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Why Am I So Put Off By My Friend’s Constant Asks For Financial Help?

A reader’s being driven up the wall by her friend’s money asks on social media. Also; how to handle ticket…

the team

Jan 16, 2026

christmas

DIY Soy Massage Candles For The Holigays (and Beyond)

Pour hot wax on your partner! The perfect activity for chilly winter nights.

Laura Mandanas

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Nov 28, 2017

christmas

You’re Throwing the Legendary Theme Party of Your Dreams (with This Guide)

“Don’t half-ass a themed party. No one will ever trust you to throw a party again.”

Vanessa

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Nov 27, 2017

holigays

2017 Black Friday Deal Guide To Black Friday Deals You Can Get Without Getting Up This Black Friday Sale Day

Black Friday Wildfang! Black Friday Deals J Crew! Black Friday H&M Deals. Black Friday Shopping Deals. Wow Black Friday deals for queers right here, what a day we are all…

Riese

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Nov 24, 2017

holigays

OPEN THREAD: Your Internet Friendsgiving Extravaganza

Whether you need company today, solidarity when it comes to family, or just someone to share memes with, we’ve got you covered. Get in here!

Rachel

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Nov 23, 2017

christmas

Holigay Gift Guide: Trusting Gender Traitors Is Never Dangerous

Take your gender treachery to the next level with these gifts for watching, reading, playing, and giving.

Creatrix Tiara

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Nov 22, 2017

recipes

Friendsgiving Challenge #3: Let’s Talk (Not) Turkey

You’re looking for an impressive quick-cooking, small-scale main dish that was chosen just for you by Cat Cora her very self? WELL THAT’S THIS.

Cat Cora

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Nov 21, 2017

christmas

Holigay Gift Guide: Queer Comic Book Movies and the Queer Comic Book Ladies In Them

We’ve seen a lot of canonically queer women in comic book movies lately; here’s the gift guide for those who are thrilled about that development.

Mey

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Nov 21, 2017

christmas

Six Tips for Dealing with Your Difficult Family Members Over the Holidays

I’m sharing tips and techniques that have been useful to me in the face of conflict for those of you who’ll need to advocate for yourselves in difficult conversations and…

Reneice Charles

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Nov 21, 2017

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Why Am I So Put Off By My Friend’s Constant Asks For Financial Help?

DIY Soy Massage Candles For The Holigays (and Beyond)

You’re Throwing the Legendary Theme Party of Your Dreams (with This Guide)

2017 Black Friday Deal Guide To Black Friday Deals You Can Get Without Getting Up This Black Friday Sale Day

OPEN THREAD: Your Internet Friendsgiving Extravaganza

Holigay Gift Guide: Trusting Gender Traitors Is Never Dangerous

Friendsgiving Challenge #3: Let’s Talk (Not) Turkey

Holigay Gift Guide: Queer Comic Book Movies and the Queer Comic Book Ladies In Them

Six Tips for Dealing with Your Difficult Family Members Over the Holidays

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