There are few things more disconcerting than realizing the first date you thought went so well was in fact a dud.
Mallory OrtbergI don't think unfriending your old crush on Facebook will do much other than remove him from your Facebook feed. Don't beat yourself up over what you dream about; there are a lot worse things that could slip across the transom of your unconscious mind than an old high school crush who was always nice to you.
Mallory OrtbergIt's OK to tell your partner to objectify you. That's part of the fun of having a partner.
Mallory OrtbergUnlike celibacy, which people choose, asexuality is an intrinsic part of who we are.
Mallory OrtbergIf your partner asks you if something bothers you, and something bothers you, the best thing you can do is say, "Yes, it bothers me." Otherwise you create a situation where they think everything is fine, continue with the offending behavior, while you build up a secret reservoir of resentment that will eventually come pouring out, to their shock.
Mallory Ortberg