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How much do you spend a month on food and other misc. expenses like haircuts, clothes, Target crap (I heart that store way too much) pets, vacations, etc.?I've been having to do some serious budgeting because I was laid off and now I am probably going to be accepting this new job at a 25% pay cut. Before I was estimating $425/mo. on food and $300/mo. for miscellaneous expenses ($725/mo. total on shopping for food and crap wow!). Now I have to cut it back to $425/mo. for everything. (This…See More

What is your opinion on waiting to have sex when you are married? I changed my viewpoint on this over the last few years. I have a hard time separating my mind, body and heart. Physical closeness can intensify a relationship, but often times it is a false intensity.Don’t get me wrong, sex is awesome- one of the best things in a relationship. And I know…it is crazy and probably won’t go over well with some guys, but I really believe waiting is the right thing to do.Last year our pastor did a…See More

For those of us who are in the beautiful state of North Carolina. Whether you were born and bred here, or just moved here.

Have any of you tried online dating (match.com, eharmony, etc.)? I just started match.com a few weeks ago and it is a lot harder than I thought it would be! There were so many winks, emails, and phone calls to keep up with...it was overwhelming. And now I have been on a few dates and the guys are nice and cute and funny, but there aren't any sparks. How long do you keep dating someone without sparks? When do you move from formal dinner and drinks to hanging out on the couch watching a movie?…See More

For all lovers of a good chick-lit book. Discuss your fave girly novels and authors here!