When you think of yourself, do you see yourself as an introvert or an extrovert? Do you think being one or the other impacts the people with whom you associate on a daily basis and/or form romantic relationships?

How much time should you spend with your significant other? When does it become “too much” to the point of being controlling or unhealthy? I'd love to hear your thoughts below!

How important are trust and communication? Can a relationship function without them, or function after either has been broken? What are your thoughts?

What do you think a healthy relationship looks like? Please share some of the characteristics you think a relationship needs to be healthy, as well as some things you think make a relationship unhealthy.

I've recently been hanging out with some international friends, and needless to say I love them! They are absolutely amazing people, and their outlook on life is so refreshing! I’ve come to notice how the men, especially from Britain, are so much more respectful to women. They are also more responsible when it comes to drinking due to the peer influences they have. The first night, I had only known them an hour and four of them asked me if I had a safe ride home. They told me if I didn't, and didn't have the cash for a cab, they would gladly pay for it and I could pay them back the next time I saw them… How nice is that? Has anyone else been on the receiving end of kindness due to positive peer models?

Upon having coffee with a female friend today, she told me something that shocked me. At a bar the night before, she was touched inappropriately by a male she did not know. When she went to the bouncer to have him removed due to her discomfort with the situation, the bouncer informed her, “That’s what you asked for by coming in here, there is nothing I can do to help you.” I was so appalled at this response.  Have any of you been subjected to the same treatment by bouncers or another employee in an establishment? If so, how did you handle the situation? Did you seek help from a higher authority or simply leave the establishment without any action being taken?

Quick thought of the day as we begin 2013: Everyone has intentions for “going out” and “partying” whether it is to meet someone new, hang out with friends, or to just relax and de-stress.

I’m curious to know what your reasons are for going out.  Does it vary by day, month, age, occasion etc.? Post below and let me know your thoughts!