What are children of different cultures expected to learn to do independantly at different ages? [more inside]
posted by alona on Dec 6, 2009 - 8 answers

How can I learn to stop being so self-reliant? How do I begin to need other people again? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 10, 2009 - 9 answers

Should i finish a uni course in a field i dont want a job in? [more inside]
posted by stillnocturnal on Aug 10, 2009 - 18 answers

Awesome / unique locations to see the July 3rd fireworks in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by ztdavis on Jul 1, 2009 - 6 answers

We know where we want to get married, but the bride to be's parents don't like our preferred location [more inside]
posted by orville sash on Apr 17, 2009 - 51 answers

What is the best approach for me to take and continue helping my senior neighbor out without being taken advantage of by her and/or her children? [more inside]
posted by Taurid on Mar 6, 2009 - 12 answers

How do you start over, with a new love or without one? Heartfelt, soul-searching soap opera of my life and love inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 9, 2009 - 31 answers

Looking for songs with a positive theme about sisters or female friendships for a cd I'm making for my sister's birthday. Also, she's going through a rough transition with a breakup, so other female-centered songs about positivity or independence would be wonderful. [more inside]
posted by potatopeople on Dec 19, 2008 - 28 answers

Please recommend books (not overly scholarly, but in-depth, if possible) dealing with the causes and issues surrounding the rise of the American Independence movement prior to July 4, 1776. [more inside]
posted by Chrischris on Oct 13, 2008 - 10 answers

How can a person overcome general insecurity, improve their self-esteem, and bolster their sense of self worth? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 25, 2007 - 18 answers

What degree of indepdence is appropriate for a long-term relationship / marriage? [more inside]
posted by sergeant sandwich on Jul 29, 2007 - 49 answers

Is it possible to just be too damn awesome? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 26, 2006 - 68 answers

How many Hong Kongers supported reunification before it happened? Now? [more inside]
posted by grouse on Oct 6, 2006 - 2 answers

I'm having a Texas Independence Day party this week to introduce my English friends to the joys of Texas. General party hosting advice and advice more specific to this party requested inside. [more inside]
posted by grouse on Feb 25, 2006 - 14 answers

Revolutionary War Slogans? I' know "No Taxation without Representation", but what other authentic revolutionary war slogans were out there? I've tried Wikipeda, and google-fu, and have seen quotes, but no rallying cries, ala "Remember the Maine" and "54 40 or fight".
posted by Philbo on Dec 29, 2005 - 13 answers

Travel without your s/o.. Any of you do it? ---> [more inside]
posted by eas98 on Oct 6, 2004 - 14 answers

I'm looking for a good survey on the topic of U.S. energy independence. Could be book, newspaper or magazine piece, documentary film, website...Not so much interested in the debate over the urgency, Hubberts Peak and all that --the ideal resource assumes the rightness of the cause and provides an overview of the political, technological, and social progress and challenges surrounding getting there.
posted by luser on Aug 19, 2004 - 1 answer

What's a good rule of thumb for the maximum number of 'varieties' and 'factors' you can have in an ANOVA model? [more inside]
posted by freebird on Jul 1, 2004 - 6 answers