Almie Rose

Do people often describe you as a “pushover” or a “doormat”? Do you let people in your personal and professional life walk all over you? It’s time to stop. I know this process isn’t always easy, but the sooner you grow a backbone, the happier you’ll be. It might feel weird at first, but you owe it to yourself. Here’s how to stand up for yourself at work, at home, and everywhere else (and without being rude, to boot). How to stand up for yourself without being rude Practice saying no.

Love is a many splendored thing, right? Actually, sometimes love feels like the biggest pain in the ass. I think we all reach a certain breaking point in our lives where we think, “You know what, screw this — down with love!” We swear off men and roll our eyes at all the happy couples we see, among other things. Have you reached that point? Are you unsure? Here are some signs that you’re unhealthily cynical about love. You can’t stand rom-coms.

Whether or not you’ve already slept together or you’ve only just started talking, a guy asking for naked pictures is tacky at best and disgusting at worst. If you choose to share intimate photos with someone, that’s a whole different story. But more often than not, these requests are unwelcome and pretty obnoxious. If you’re a bit lost for words when some jerk is begging for nudes that you really don’t want to send, here are some ideas on how to respond. Text a photo of Michelangelo’s David statue.