Love & Relationships

It’s time to cut the relationship fantasy crap

by Queen D, February 19, 2014

I am enamored with the medieval code of conduct when it comes to relationships – the importance of chivalry. I love the idea of knights, castles, and battling for a woman’s affection. The gowns, the corsets, the Lancelots… Then I shake myself from my reverie, and realize that women were often treated like property in […]

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Personality

Do all rich people have a selfish personality?

by Queen D, February 12, 2014

It’s hard not to paint the filthy rich with the same dirty brush. And so hard not to punch someone who flaunts their wealth. “I’m in the process of having my condo built to my specifications,” said a silver-spooned, snob of an acquaintance I run into occasionally. “I took the top floor. I don’t want […]

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Love & Relationships

Not Mars vs. Venus, But One Well-Rounded World

by Queen D, February 5, 2014

I thought I’d be a little heart-warming today. I was inspired to write something that could restore our faith in humanity after receiving a pamphlet on how to prepare for a zombie apocalypse. Seriously. I was waiting in line to watch Rocky Horror Picture Show, surrounded by enthusiastic fans in lingerie and heels. I am […]

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Personal Development

Speak up – I don’t understand what your body is saying

by Queen D, January 29, 2014

Catechism classes, as I recall them, were usually followed by attending mass, which most of us found mind-numbingly boring – and of course, gave us an excuse to talk and fool around. I remember telling my friend how creepy the life-sized statues of saints were, and pointed at a particularly nightmare-worthy one, to which my […]

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Attitude & Lifestyle

This is what Madonna really meant

by Queen D, January 23, 2014

I won’t spend more than $50 on a purse – and even that’s a bit steep. Why? I don’t care whose name is on it, as long as I like it. A store I worked at often stocked Fendi and Prada accessories, and I couldn’t understand the logic behind spending $500 on a purse and […]

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Personal Development

Like two pigeons that need to validate each other’s pigeonry

by Queen D, January 15, 2014

I called a friend last night for relationship advice – knowing, of course, exactly what her advice would be. The problem with problems is that we already know the answer; we either want to be validated, or don’t like the solution and hope for an easier way out. An hour later she called me…for relationship […]

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Mental Health & Well-Being

Fat loss at all costs

by Queen D, January 8, 2014

I’m not going to lie, I’ve dabbled a little in weight loss products. OK, I just lied. I’ve dabbled a lot. It’s not that I don’t work out – I actually go to the gym several times a week – I just like yummy, not so healthy food. And just to prove my point, I’m […]

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Personal Development

Love everything you hate about 2013

by Queen D, December 17, 2013

Most companies do inventory at the end of the year. I, like many people, do my own inventory, which I call “counting my grievan-blessings.” I’ll explain. I usually begin by being thankful for the blessings in my life, like, “Thank you for my car,” to which a voice in my head will add, “even though […]

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Mental Health & Well-Being

Emotional carnage – and the other things left in the path of PMS

by Queen D, December 10, 2013

“Why am I writing a post on PMS?” I had to ask myself this before going through with it. Maybe I’m tired of it being used as the butt of jokes, or the panacea to account for my outbursts, every time, all the time. “She must be PMSing.” Sorry guys. It’s not an excuse. It’s […]

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Attitude & Lifestyle

Contemporary Minds Don’t Always Think Alike

by Queen D, November 26, 2013

In my previous post, I talked about the really interesting results we uncovered in our gender roles study. Essentially, how traditional vs. contemporary men view both genders’ place in the world, how children should be raised, and what it means to be a man. The differences were noteworthy (although I have no problem with chivalry […]

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Attitude & Lifestyle

A macho guy, a sensitive guy, and a liberalist walk into a bar…

by Queen D, November 14, 2013

I love some manly traditions. Open doors for me? Yes. Sport a slightly scruffy, five o’clock shadow? Yes. Tell me to put my shovel away while you proudly muscle my car out of the snow?” Oh God yes. Tell me I need to stay at home, raise your kids, cook and clean? I’ll laugh and […]

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Personal Development

The ABC’s of T-H-E-R-A-P-Y – Part Two

by Queen D, November 6, 2013

In one of my previous posts I talked about four different therapies, specifically, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Behavioral. This week, I’ll be covering the next five therapies. As always, I encourage anyone who is dealing with a mental health problem to seek out therapy – and therapist who melds well with your personality and values. […]

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