By April Masini
August 25, 2008 (Posted at 7:39 am)
What would you say are the two or three biggest mistakes that people make when it comes to email etiquette with MOBILE devices (sorry, didn’t mean to yell)?
1) Anytime anywhere texting. It’s NOT alright to text whenever you feel like it, for instance, in meetings, on a dates, at dinner, in bed — you get […]
By April Masini
August 22, 2008 (Posted at 5:32 am)
PDA used to mean public display of affection, but no more. Now it means something else — however, it’s another public display that isn’t always appropriate. Etiquette is necessary for affection or workplace habits that are inappropriate, and technology has given us new turf to cover.
Here are the rules for technology etiquette:
Think of technology like […]
By April Masini
August 20, 2008 (Posted at 5:09 am)
Guys, Four Tips for Getting Out Of The Doghouse
If you’ve been banished to the doghouse by your girlfriend and need help getting her back, here’s what you need to do.
Your TO DO list:
1. Do your homework and figure out why you got so angry about losing an argument.Also decide what you’re going to do in […]
By April Masini
August 19, 2008 (Posted at 9:42 am)
Ex Etiquette
What’s the best thing to do if you run into your ex — when you’re on a date?
Be civil. When you bump into your ex, say hello or, if you are able, shake hands or hug or kiss on the cheek cordially, and very briefly introduce the person you’re with the same way […]
By April Masini
August 15, 2008 (Posted at 7:52 am)
The Obsessive Ex
What should you do if you find yourself with an obsessive ex who becomes a stalker?
Sadly, sometimes an ex refuses to accept the relationship is over and their behavior escalates to persistent pleading, begging, arguing, texting, phoning, emailing – and showing up. If this happens to you, here’s what you need to […]
By April Masini
August 14, 2008 (Posted at 4:03 am)
Gossip can spread like wildfire — especially with technology offering the speed for information that it does today. The problem with this speed is that sometimes the gossip can get misconstrued along the way, so it spreads quickly — and with misinformation!
Gossip can be helpful because it is information and if the information is correct […]
By April Masini
August 11, 2008 (Posted at 5:01 am)
Sharing information can be a therapeutic outlet that helps a spouse vent his or her feelings somewhere other than on the person they’re angry at or confused about. It also allows the spouse some feedback from a trusted friend or therapist about the situation that is being shared. In addition, some people process information by […]
By April Masini
August 7, 2008 (Posted at 8:39 am)
When a partner loses a job, the effects on both members of a couple can be challenging. Here are some tips to get through that time:
1. Don’t panic. You didn’t lose the job. Your partner did. Stay steady. Keep doing what you were doing. Your panic will fuel derivative issues between you and your partner […]
By April Masini
August 4, 2008 (Posted at 6:15 am)
Text-Message Etiquette
Breaking up by text is not okay, but Britney wasn’t really breaking up with Kevin. She had her attorneys serve him with divorce papers, and she sent him a final flip off with a text message. The breaking up happened before that. It was private and the press was not privy to it.
Text messaging, […]
By April Masini
July 31, 2008 (Posted at 8:18 am)
April’s Hints on How to Begin Mending a Broken Heart:
If there’s a party you know about, get dressed and go celebrate with people who want to enjoy themselves! Look great, and you’ll have a better chance of feeling great. Flirt!
#1 — Rub those tears away with a rub down. Book a spa date for one. […]