Know when to hold on and when to walk away.Sometimes the answer is obvious: Cut your losses and move on. (image by stevenvanwel) Dear FGG, I’ve been on a few dates with a guy I met on a dating site. We’re not exclusive or anything, and he’s kind of fun to be with. But almost [...]
Successful flirtation is all about attitude, not sizekiss by chatblanc1 You know you’ve watched her. She’s the girl at a party with a gravitational pull that effortlessly draws men into her orbit. Or the stranger on the train whose laughter fills the car two stops after she boards, delighting the random passenger sharing her seat. [...]
Our advice? Find a fabulous outfit, take a deep breath, and GO.Reunions call for writing your own Cinderella story. (Image by Molmanik) Dear FGG, I have two reunions coming up this summer: a family reunion, and my 15th high-school reunion. Most of the people that will be at both of those remember me as a [...]
If you think being overweight means you’re stuck at ground level, think again.On the approach to Reno’s 8,300-foot Peavine Peak If we’re talking semantics, I’ve always been more of a trekker than a hiker. I love a long, flat or gently-rolling surface, and even at a size 24 I could walk and walk all day [...]
Plus-size swimwear meets upscale pool partyThe mission: To blend in here (image by YoTut) One of the best parts of receiving FGG reader mail is that it gives us a glimpse into how diverse your lives and interests are. In recent weeks, we’ve fielded questions on everything from cycling to sundresses to tennis clothes. And [...]
Take time to relax and explore someplace new with friendsYou never know who you’ll meet on a girlfriend getaway It’s vacation season for many, with great weather and kids out of school as families head off to water parks, resorts, and campgrounds. For moms like me, it’s also girlfriend getaway season, because it’s easier to [...]