He wants our dog wearing diapers on walks to bathroom train her

He wants our dog wearing diapers on walks to bathroom train her

My partner wants our dog to wear diapers when we walk her. She doesn't have health issues but he feels that's a good training technique. He believes we're above walking around the neighborhood carrying a bag of dog crap after she does her business. He doesn't want her going to the bathroom during walks. "We don't work for her," he says in regards to carrying around her bag of doo. She doesn't need to wear a diaper for walks. It looks ridiculous. A diaper doesn't stop going to the bathroom it just catches it. It doesn't make sense.

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What a buncha animals!

What a buncha animals!

Everyone knows I am an animal lover. And by now you know what that means: a visit to the zoo.

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There's no way I'm doing it again

There's no way I'm doing it again

I think back on my time as a student walking the halls of my school… and occasionally skipping class. I remember how life was carefree, I felt safe and looked forward to growing up and making something of my life.

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Why would we stay when you treat us like this?

Why would we stay when you treat us like this?

I’ve commented before about how customer service ain’t what it used to be. Because of that, I find I want to deal with companies less and less. If that was their goal, well, mission: accomplished.

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Do I mention others I'm talking to on a dating app?

Do I mention others I'm talking to on a dating app?

I'm new to dating apps. I realize most people are chatting with more than one person at a time. I'm debating about how open I should be. Do you talk about other connections and conversations you have? Or should you keep your other interactions private? Is it cool to say, "Yeah, I'm talking to this other person who..."?

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Holy, Buff cannoli!

Holy, Buff cannoli!

Cannoli, the iconic Sicilian pastry, boasts a rich history and an even richer flavor profile. Its crispy shell, creamy ricotta filling and hints of citrus and chocolate make it a universally beloved treat.

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You sell houses, get over yourself

You sell houses, get over yourself

Alright, let's talk about real estate agents. No, not about their tireless work, their market knowledge or their uncanny ability to make a dusty open house smell faintly of lemon and desperation -- or fresh cookies with nary a baked good in sight.

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I can see your brain!

I can see your brain!

"You have to check out the Indiana Medical History Museum," I was told. "What's that?" was my question. I wasn't told much more before arriving in Indianapolis so I went in with an open mind... and I actually saw some of those -- literally. They have brains in jars all over the place.

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Curl, lift, pump, grunt, repeat

Curl, lift, pump, grunt, repeat

You'd think as Buff Boys we'd focus a lot of time on hair and fitness products. Well, actually, I guess we kinda do. Never mind. I thought it was going to be a more creative introduction. Fail. (Cut me some slack, I'm new at this writing thing!)

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To be a fly on the wall for this

To be a fly on the wall for this

Ben is the strong silent type. You’re more likely to catch him reading a book in the bath than you are to see him raging on the dancefloor of a sweaty nightclub. Either lying in silence or to the strings of classical music, Ben stays calm… unless something breaks his focus.

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My partner wants us to vacation... with his mom

My partner wants us to vacation... with his mom

My partner wants his mom to vacation with us. I like her, I can tolerate her but I have no interest in travelling with her. We booked our vacation time at our jobs six months ago and she was never mentioned then. All of a sudden she's being brought up in the last couple of weeks. I don't know if she asked to come along or if she was invited. I'm totally not into her coming with us. What's the way out of this?

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Sunset in the desert garden

Sunset in the desert garden

Our arrival at Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix was close to sunset. I was told that was the ideal time to visit because there's a light show at night where the desert and plants are lit up and magically dance to music. That is, the lights dance, not the actual plants. Not being familiar with a desert I ignorantly thought a cactus is a cactus. Not so! I got a chance to learn about the plants from all over.

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No, seriously, it's my mom's bra

No, seriously, it's my mom's bra

It’s natural to be nervous on your first date. It’s an exciting time for a teenager. After all, it could be a lifelong relationship. But, let’s be honest, it’s not. Nevertheless, hours of preparation goes into making it a memorable time for not only you but the date you’re trying to impress.

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I'm turned off by my partner's nasty teeth

I'm turned off by my partner's nasty teeth

I like everything about my partner... except his teeth. Not only does he have giant gums (think "horse teeth") his bottom row is all out of alignment. It's not something I noticed right away because our first few hangouts were on video chat and then we were out doing things when we first met so we weren't exactly face to face talking. Once we did settle down for a cuddle night I was looking and once I noticed it I couldn't stop looking at his teeth. And I think he caught me because he was talking less after and wasn't moving his mouth as much when he talked. What do I do now?

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I'd rather stay in a hotel than a pushy, intrusive Airbnb house

I'd rather stay in a hotel than a pushy, intrusive Airbnb house

When Airbnb first burst onto the scene, I, like many others, was instantly captivated. It felt revolutionary, a breath of fresh air in the often-stuffy world of travel accommodation. The idea was simple, yet brilliant: why stay in an impersonal hotel room when you could live like a local, stepping into someone else's beautifully curated home, even if just for a few days?

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Just sing the national anthem, don't 'make it your own'

Just sing the national anthem, don't 'make it your own'

I was recently passing one of our TVs that was showing a racecar event, the kind where the roar of the engines is a familiar soundtrack. As the spectacle ramped up, the announcers prepared viewers for the opening ceremony, of sorts.

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Buff-infused coffee freezer pops

Buff-infused coffee freezer pops

It's usually summer weather here so we're always thinking about ice cream. (It's another heatwave here in Southern California.)

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Tech up your ride

Tech up your ride

As someone who spends a fair amount of time on the road in Los Angeles, I've always appreciated the convenience of modern in-car technology.

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