I am getting married in a month. I'm not keeping my maiden name or taking my husband's name, but choosing something entirely new (although somewhat rooted in tradition). I am absolutely dreading having to explain this to 150 guests at my wedding in 150 conversations with each one. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 13, 2009 - 40 answers

Grr, how to stop being the butt of all the jokes and defend... it's getting annoying! [more inside]
posted by dragontail on Sep 17, 2008 - 34 answers

I'm verbal. He's not. Is our relationship doomed? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 22, 2008 - 23 answers

TalkingFilter : How to talk less ?. This goes to all the ones who have considered themselves extravert (verbally extravert, not necessarily always surrounded with large groups) at a certain point, then realized it was more than exhausting : How did it happen ? if it was related to personal issues, was there any key event/epiphany that changed this habbit so hard to quit ? [more inside]
posted by Jireel on May 3, 2008 - 7 answers

I say and write the word 'Anyway' too often as a bridge between a previous thought and the next one. I knew I did this on the page a lot but didn't realize I was saying it too. It's clear that I've got some reason why I can't just start into the new thought. How can I stop?
posted by TheManChild2000 on Mar 29, 2008 - 11 answers

Please help me kill my introversion before it kills my relationships. [more inside]
posted by allkindsoftime on Oct 16, 2007 - 40 answers

What are the best (free) online exercises to prepare for the GRE? [more inside]
posted by dead_ on Feb 9, 2007 - 6 answers

ClaimsCourtFilter: A web design client of ours had a verbal contract with us, approved both the design and the logo, and then reneged due to a "misunderstanding," after most of the work had been completed. [more inside]
posted by disillusioned on Jan 31, 2007 - 17 answers

I'm thinking about entering into a friendly agreement over an apartment sublet with someone I trust completely. What sort of (mellow, low-grade, commie-loving) conditions should we have? [more inside]
posted by RJ Reynolds on Apr 11, 2005 - 7 answers