# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=943 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 944 --- ## ["Settling" for a less than optimal marriage partner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/settling-for-a-less-than-optimal-marriage-partner/714207)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2015, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/settling-for-a-less-than-optimal-marriage-partner/714207 "2015-03-07T00:18:56Z")
“Settling” has become a dirty word when it comes to marriage and relationships. But with recent discussions, I wanted to give it its own thread. I think someone once pointed out that “settling” is often mathematically u… --- ## [EMDR Therapy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emdr-therapy/714051)
**Author:** [@yanceylebeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yanceylebeef)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emdr-therapy/714051 "2015-03-06T22:00:37Z")
I’ve made an appointment for EMDR therapy to process through my memories of my fathers accidental death last year. Can anyone tell me about your experiences, and why this is setting off almost all of my Woo alarms? The… --- ## [What’s the best smartphone right now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-the-best-smartphone-right-now/713987)
**Author:** [@peccavi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peccavi)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-the-best-smartphone-right-now/713987 "2015-03-06T19:35:40Z")
My current smartphone isn’t cutting it anymore. The main issue is that the OS is far enough out of date that it’s struggling and the hardware won’t support anything newer. So, after babying the phone and my apps for a … --- ## [Mirena IUD question - TMI potential](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mirena-iud-question-tmi-potential/714308)
**Author:** [@saramamalana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saramamalana)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mirena-iud-question-tmi-potential/714308 "2015-03-06T19:07:56Z")
I looked through some of the existing threads about the Mirena IUD and didn’t see mention of this issue. Since having my IUD placed in November, I’ve had at least two yeast infections. I’m prone to them in general, som… --- ## [Is England's West Country more like the rich Southeast or the North?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-englands-west-country-more-like-the-rich-southeast-or-the-north/714257)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-englands-west-country-more-like-the-rich-southeast-or-the-north/714257 "2015-03-06T18:39:35Z")
I always got the idea that the West Country was culturally “Northern” being that it was less influenced by London and more Celtic, and pretty similar to Wales which is a lot like northern England. But I could be totally … --- ## [Do you live in the same city, county, state, country you work in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-live-in-the-same-city-county-state-country-you-work-in/713608)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-live-in-the-same-city-county-state-country-you-work-in/713608 "2015-03-06T16:37:17Z")
Do you have to cross city, county, state lines to get to work? Cross a border? Also, what is the closest major city near you. (by major, I mean has a sports franchise, Intl Airport, we have all heard of it…) I work in … --- ## [Timberlakeing...Can we Make This a Thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timberlakeing-can-we-make-this-a-thing/714216)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timberlakeing-can-we-make-this-a-thing/714216 "2015-03-06T16:25:45Z")
So whilst in the car with a friend and Ms. Cups the sappy made-for-a-wedding song by Ed Shareen came on. I asked if he was still in One Direction even while making this song. I was then informed that he was never in On… --- ## [Charged with murder 30 years later](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charged-with-murder-30-years-later/714101)
**Author:** [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charged-with-murder-30-years-later/714101 "2015-03-06T16:06:07Z")
I was watching Dr G the other day. She was doing an autopsy on a 55 year old man who had been shot 30 years ago and was paralyzed from the chest down. The man who shot him had been charged with assault and had served h… --- ## [Diabetes Q: This Is Good News, Right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diabetes-q-this-is-good-news-right/713544)
**Author:** [@zev\_steinhardt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zev_steinhardt)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diabetes-q-this-is-good-news-right/713544 "2015-03-06T02:27:46Z")
Here’s my story: I’m 45 years old, about 90 pounds overweight. I’ve been steadily watching my blood pressure rise over the last year or two. I had two grandparents (one on each side) who died of diabetes. In addition… --- ## [Makeup advice needed: Demoness bride](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/makeup-advice-needed-demoness-bride/703540)
**Author:** [@Rocketeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rocketeer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2014, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/makeup-advice-needed-demoness-bride/703540 "2014-11-04T14:42:44Z")
I need some advice from makeup experts. I suppose many of you recall that I build models as a hobby. My current project is a figure of a demoness dressed in a bridal gown and veil, holding a bouquet and accompanied by … --- ## [paid to drive NC to UT?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paid-to-drive-nc-to-ut/714153)
**Author:** [@cedman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cedman)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 8:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paid-to-drive-nc-to-ut/714153 "2015-03-06T08:41:56Z")
I’ve got a friend currently living in the Wake Forest, NC area who is moving to St. George, UT. (No, I have no idea why he would do this!) Anyway, he has asked me to drive his truck and trailer to Utah and back for pay.… --- ## [Why doesn't Monica Lewinsky legally change her name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-monica-lewinsky-legally-change-her-name/714158)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-monica-lewinsky-legally-change-her-name/714158 "2015-03-06T07:34:27Z")
According to Wiki, If my name were Monica Lewinsky, I would legally change it, pronto. Seems like an obvious thing to do… --- ## [Snowstorm Travel Roulette: Where am I sleeping tomorrow night?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snowstorm-travel-roulette-where-am-i-sleeping-tomorrow-night/714240)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 7:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snowstorm-travel-roulette-where-am-i-sleeping-tomorrow-night/714240 "2015-03-06T07:22:34Z")
Tomorrow’s forecast: SNOW ACCUMULATIONS…GENERALLY 4 TO 8 INCHES. TIMING…SLEET DEVELOPING NEAR MIDNIGHT THEN CHANGING TO SNOW BY 3 AM… CONTINUING THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY AFTERNOON POSSIBLY HEAVY AT TIMES. My plans… --- ## [Tsarnaev trial : how's it legal to eject anti DP peers from the jury pool?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tsarnaev-trial-hows-it-legal-to-eject-anti-dp-peers-from-the-jury-pool/714246)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tsarnaev-trial-hows-it-legal-to-eject-anti-dp-peers-from-the-jury-pool/714246 "2015-03-06T06:21:07Z")
So, I’ve been reading the various articlesabout the Tsarnaev trial. Yes, the man’s a bad guy. He murdered innocent people and possibly deserves death himself. With that said, the native residents of the city where the… --- ## [New Clinton Presidential portrait unveiled? What do you think?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-clinton-presidential-portrait-unveiled-what-do-you-think/354145)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-clinton-presidential-portrait-unveiled-what-do-you-think/354145 "2015-03-06T04:17:27Z")
A bit unusual, but then so was Clinton. Story & pic here Pic here --- ## [Seems like girlfriend isn't being honest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seems-like-girlfriend-isnt-being-honest/713999)
**Author:** [@Pursuitofhappiness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pursuitofhappiness)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seems-like-girlfriend-isnt-being-honest/713999 "2015-03-06T01:51:58Z")
So here’s the story. My girlfriend used to smoke pot before she met me. I mean like every day all day. But before me, she had already cut back a lot but would still smoke at work. I told her how I feel about it and she k… --- ## [Reopening the Buddy Holly crash investigation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reopening-the-buddy-holly-crash-investigation/714285)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reopening-the-buddy-holly-crash-investigation/714285 "2015-03-06T00:58:45Z")
The investigation into the crash that killed Buddy Holly may be reopened. The article states ‘\[T\]he Civil Aeronautics Board blamed the accident primarily on the pilot’s lack of qualification and certification to fly so… --- ## [Have You Ever Won A Large Amount Of Money Gambling (Or Through Store Promotions Or Whatever)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-won-a-large-amount-of-money-gambling-or-through-store-promotions-or-whatever/713859)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-won-a-large-amount-of-money-gambling-or-through-store-promotions-or-whatever/713859 "2015-03-06T00:20:53Z")
Excluding inheritances, legal settlements, and the like, have you ever gotten a large amount of money that you didn’t earn? Say, at the slots, or a state lottery, or you got the right McDonald’s Monopoly™ piece? Define … --- ## [I Can't takes no more! (Internet TV vs. Cable)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-takes-no-more-internet-tv-vs-cable/713173)
**Author:** [@Uncle\_Brother\_Walker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncle_Brother_Walker)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2015, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-takes-no-more-internet-tv-vs-cable/713173 "2015-03-05T23:27:22Z")
I just hit my anniversary date 2/1/2015 and my cable company raised my rate again. I’ve already got the bundle package (tv / internet / phone) even though I don’t use the phone. Last year when they raised my rate, they s… --- ## [Yarn (crochet) question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yarn-crochet-question/714301)
**Author:** [@MLS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MLS)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2015, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yarn-crochet-question/714301 "2015-03-05T23:08:13Z")
Calling any yarn experts! I am going to make a shawl for a good friend. The pattern calls for a main color of a variegated yarn and a contrasting solid color, in fingering weight (Weight \[1\]). After I started in I n… --- ## [Advise your daughter to "get married in \[her\] 20s."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advise-your-daughter-to-get-married-in-her-20s/713638)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 203\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2015, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advise-your-daughter-to-get-married-in-her-20s/713638 "2015-03-05T21:48:38Z")
“After 30, the people who are single are divorcees or people who are not married for a reason, so most of the time you will be picking from the reject bin.” — Advice from an anonymous Slashdot poster, rated highly as “I… --- ## [If You Were a Voyeurism Victim, Would You Want Investigation/Prosecution?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-voyeurism-victim-would-you-want-investigation-prosecution/713102)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2015, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-voyeurism-victim-would-you-want-investigation-prosecution/713102 "2015-03-05T21:42:44Z")
I’m referring specifically to a case where someone took pictures and/or video. And your choices are getting all the actual pics/tapes back (assuming you knew this was possible) or calling in the cops. On the one hand, y… --- ## [Getting a passport through work when you might not stay long](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-a-passport-through-work-when-you-might-not-stay-long/714093)
**Author:** [@slalexan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slalexan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2015, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-a-passport-through-work-when-you-might-not-stay-long/714093 "2015-03-05T19:38:37Z")
I have a job that requires a lot of travel. In the past, it wasn’t really a problem. But then I had the nerve to go and start a family with my husband. I didn’t anticipate how much having a baby would change my feelings … --- ## [How would you handle this guy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-handle-this-guy/714043)
**Author:** [@JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JcWoman)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2015, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-handle-this-guy/714043 "2015-03-05T06:18:11Z")
So there’s this guy at work who apparently processes information verbally. That means that every time I send him an email, or reply to an email he sent me, he has to walk over to my desk or call me on the phone to have … --- ## [When a song hit's you.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-a-song-hits-you/714050)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2015, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-a-song-hits-you/714050 "2015-03-05T03:44:58Z")
I was walking in the grocery store today when the song came on; “Hello, Yeah, It’s been a while… Not much. How bout you? I’m not sure why I called I guess I really just wanted, to talk to you”. Immediately I was taken … --- ## [Ants in the kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ants-in-the-kitchen/713886)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2015, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ants-in-the-kitchen/713886 "2015-03-05T03:42:46Z")
Do all women cry, “Die! Die!” when they crush ants in the kitchen? :dubious: --- ## [Tailgaters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tailgaters/713709)
**Author:** [@Steve918](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve918)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2015, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tailgaters/713709 "2015-03-05T00:39:40Z")
I despise them. They will either kill me or be a factor in my becoming famous for all the wrong reasons. There are several ways to deal with them. Ignore them. Lightly tap on the break peddle. Switch the fog lights on. … --- ## [How should I put these jobs in order on my CV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-should-i-put-these-jobs-in-order-on-my-cv/714136)
**Author:** [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-should-i-put-these-jobs-in-order-on-my-cv/714136 "2015-03-04T23:11:01Z")
I’m updating my CV, and I need to know which jobs to put where. I’m planning to put them in chronological order, listing the first one last. My problem is that some of my job duration dates overlap. I’ll explain. I have… --- ## [need advice - bought tickets for the wrong date :( need to resell](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-bought-tickets-for-the-wrong-date-need-to-resell/714166)
**Author:** [@HazelNutCoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HazelNutCoffee)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-bought-tickets-for-the-wrong-date-need-to-resell/714166 "2015-03-04T22:54:39Z")
So like an idiot I purchased tickets for a Cirque du Soleil performance in Denver for the wrong dates. We’re only there for two days but I accidentally bought tickets for the week after. I’ve contacted them about changi… --- ## [My crazy neighbor is ruining my life!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-crazy-neighbor-is-ruining-my-life/711108)
**Author:** [@dada2fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dada2fish)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-crazy-neighbor-is-ruining-my-life/711108 "2015-03-04T21:22:23Z")
I’m not sure if this is the right place to put this, so moderators, I’m looking for advice on how to handle my crazy next door neighbor. Please don’t nitpick my sentence structure and grammar. I’m so upset right now, I’m… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=942) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=944)