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The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week (Dec. 14-20)

“If you’re considering having kids just know that my daughter ate the lunch I had packed myself as her snack. It was in a lunch bag. My name was on it.

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Ethan Slater’s Ex-Wife On Divorce And Ariana Grande Scandal

Lilly Jay, the ex-wife of “Wicked” actor Ethan Slater, is sharing her take on the former couple’s highly scrutinized divorce for the first time publicly. In a lengthy essay published by The Cut on Thursday, Jay acknowledged she’d experienced “a season of shock and mourning” following the end of her marriage that had been exacerbated […]

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Giving Flowers As A Host Gift? Avoid This Mistake.

You’re headed to a party or get-together and don’t want to arrive empty-handed. So you decide to pick up some flowers for the host on your way. But if you skip one crucial step, that lovely gift of yours might become a bit of an inconvenience. In a recent episode of “The Liz Moody Podcast,” […]

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5 Sexual Kinks People Are Curious To Explore

Kink is an umbrella term used to describe a wide range of sexual interests and behaviors that fall outside of the conventional “vanilla” appetite. And while kinks were once thought of as fringe sexual interests enjoyed by a small group of people, over time, they have become more and more mainstream. In the last decade […]

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30 Gifts For Couples Who've Been Together So Long That They've Run Out Of Gifts To Get Each Other

Your heart is full, but your brain is totally empty when it comes to gift ideas this year. Don’t worry, we’ve got you.

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Aaron Rodgers Still Miffed At Brother’s ‘Bachelorette’ Stunt

NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers knows how to throw a football ― and hold a grudge. In fact, he’s still mad at his brother, Jordan Rodgers, for the way he handled their estranged relationship during a 2016 appearance on “The Bachelorette.” According to E! News, the New York Jets player explained why his brother’s appearance on […]

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One Way Women Can Have More Frequent And Satisfying Orgasms

When it comes to research and women’s sexual pleasure, most of what we know is about how things aren’t working — the fact that many women struggle to achieve orgasm with their partners, for example. One survey of women in Finland found that only 54% experienced an orgasm the last time they had intercourse, compared […]

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The Funniest Tweets About Married Life (Dec. 10-16)

Marriage is full of highs, lows and a whole bunch of ordinary moments in between. Somehow the married people on X, formerly known as Twitter, continue to find humor in the minutiae of wedded life. Every week, we round up the funniest marriage tweets on the platform. Read on for 20 relatable ones that will […]

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The 1 Thing That Should Always Be In Your Vacation Pictures

My aunt has long held the role of unofficial family photographer. So many of the moments we have captured in photos and videos are thanks to her. There’s one piece of wisdom she imparted on me years ago that has stuck with me every time I travel: Always include yourself or your loved ones in […]

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Sex After 50: The Most Common Issues And How To Handle Them

Living in an ageist culture that equates sex with youth, you may believe things fizzle out in the bedroom after you hit a certain age. But in many cases, that’s just not true. In fact, 43% of Americans over age 50 say their sex life is “just as or more adventurous” than it was in […]

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I Was A Virgin At 59. I Hired An Escort To Have Sex.

Note: This essay includes details about the author’s experience with sexual abuse. I had my first date when I was 25 years old. The guy was someone I’d shared a class with in college. We had a chance meeting and chatted for a few minutes, and he asked me out. After seeing a movie, we […]

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Sex After Menopause: Women Over 50 Tell All

Menopause can bring about a number of mental, physical and emotional changes — including some shifts in your sex life. Clinically speaking, menopause is reached when you’ve gone 12 straight months without a period, marking the end of one’s reproductive years. The average age of the last menstrual period is 51, according to the American […]

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Here’s Why You Queef During Sex. (Don’t Be Embarrassed, It’s Normal.)

Queefing, as anyone with a vagina will tell you, can happen at some inopportune times: while you’re having sex, in the middle of a yoga class or during a visit to the gynecologist. You may have heard some people refer to queefs as “vaginal farts” (charming). But while queefs do produce a toot-like sound, we […]

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Questions To Ask A Friend Going Though A Hard Time

When a friend is going through a hard time, you want to be there for them. But there’s one super common and well-meaning question you’re bound to ask that could be getting in the way of truly supporting them: Often, this feels more like a perfunctory greeting or social nicety than a genuine inquiry about […]

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Pamela Anderson Corrects Story About Jon Peters Marriage

Pamela Anderson just clarified one major “misconception” about her marriage history, sharing how she’s only been wed four times and not six, as is often reported. During a conversation on The Hollywood Reporter’s “Awards Chatter” podcast, which came out on Monday, the star of “The Last Showgirl” told host Scott Feinberg how stories about her […]

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‘Golden Bachelor’ Says Cancer Diagnosis Factored In Breakup

Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist won the hearts of reality TV romance lovers last year when he picked her as his bride on “The Golden Bachelor,” only for the couple to break up a few months later. Show fans naturally had questions about the quick breakup, and Turner now tells People that one of the […]

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The Funniest Tweets About Married Life (Dec. 3-9)

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What Does It Mean To Be Transmasculine?

“Oppenheimer” actor Emma Dumont’s recent statement coming out as transmasculine and nonbinary had some fans and observers curious about what those terms mean. The actor’s representative told TMZ on Thursday that they will use the name Emma Dumont professionally, but will “go by Nick with friends and family.” “For now, please only call me Nick […]

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Tim Walz’s Daughter Reveals Her Joe Rogan Test With Guys She Meets Online

Hope Walz said guys who are fans of podcaster Joe Rogan are a “red flag” and should be avoided. Walz, the 23-year-old daughter of Tim Walz, the Democratic Minnesota governor and recent vice presidential candidate, issued her tip for meeting men online to almost 200,000 followers on TikTok recently. “A litmus test for me and […]

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Is It Better To Have Sex In The Morning Or At Night?

Early birds prefer to get to bed early and wake up early, whereas night owls would rather stay up late and sleep in — but do our internal clocks tick the same way when it comes to our appetite for sex? One 2015 survey from the sex toy company Lovehoney found that men tend to […]

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How To Deal With An Angry Person

The last thing that most of us want to deal with is an angry person in our face. But chances are, sooner or later, it’s going to happen. So what do we do? And, maybe more importantly, what shouldn’t we do? Those are some of the questions that we — Raj Punjabi and Noah Michelson, […]

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Shoutout To The Eldest Immigrant Daughters Who Will Inevitably Burn Out This Holiday

One might be Airport Navigator, towing your family through the holiday crowds with everyone’s boarding passes in hand, double- and even triple-checking that no one has a secret water bottle in their carry-on before security check. You might also be Homework Completer, pulled in to do your siblings’ final projects at the eleventh hour. Maybe […]

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How Talking To Strangers Can Improve Your Well-Being

The close relationships we have with romantic partners, family, friends and even co-workers enrich our lives in countless ways. But there’s another type of connection that’s meaningful but often overlooked: the interactions we share with strangers. Think about the Trader Joe’s cashier you chat with while they bag your groceries or the neighbor you always […]

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Pennsylvania Couple Who Divorced In 1975 Retying The Knot

DENVER, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania couple who divorced nearly 50 years ago is planning to remarry. Fay Gable and Robert Wenrich met because he was her older brothers’ best friend, and she says he told them he was going to marry her someday. They were wed in November 1951 and had four children together […]

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Scheduling Sex Has Been Incredible For Our Marriage

“Do you want to have sex on Tuesday night this week?” my husband asked me early on in our relationship. “Sure,” I said, thinking that it was a little weird that we were scheduling our sex. “Shouldn’t we just do it when we want to? Why the need to put it on the calendar?” “Well, […]

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We Found Out My Husband Had Cancer By Voicemail.

It was Oct. 28, 2023. Gavin woke up late that Saturday and came out of the bedroom with his hand cupped around one side of his neck. “Hey, honey, does this side of my neck look bigger?” I looked at him, expecting to see a pimple or bug bite. But instead, I saw a bulge […]

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Top Places Americans Fantasize About Having Sex

When it comes to sex, it seems that quite a few of us are thinking outside the bedroom. The sexual wellness company Lovehoney surveyed 2,000 U.S. adults about the places they fantasize about having sex, and these were the most dreamt-about locations. 6. On top of a pool table 10. In a friend or family […]

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Easy Ways To Make The Holidays Magical For Kids

Many folks strive to make the holiday season feel magical for the kids in their lives. But with a lot of us feeling exhausted and cash-strapped this time of year, doing that in ways that don’t require a ton of effort or money is essential. Indeed, many parents — and moms in particular — feel […]

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The Funniest Tweets About Married Life (Nov. 26 – Dec. 2)

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Shailene Woodley Says Talking About Aaron Rodgers Makes Her Cry

Shailene Woodley seems to still have some painful feelings about her ex-boyfriend Aaron Rodgers. In a new interview with Outside magazine, the “Divergent” star admits that she still has a hard time talking about the NFL quarterback, with whom she broke up in February 2022. “I haven’t shared much about my relationship with Aaron because […]

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I’m Dating A Man 27 Years Younger Than Me

When I lost my husband of 46 years on a cold January morning in 2021, I was devastated. We had agreed that if we did not die together, the survivor should seek happiness, but it was hard for me to do anything but grieve. My life felt like it was over. That summer I broke […]

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Britney Spears Declared Legally Single On 43rd Birthday

Britney Spears can celebrate her 43rd birthday with the news that she’s now legally a single lady. Seven months after reaching a divorce settlement with actor Sam Asghari, People magazine reported that the pop star was declared single by a California court on Monday, which also marked her birthday. Spears and Asghari’s 13-month marriage came […]

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I Was This ‘Unadoptable’ Cat’s Last Hope. I Never Expected What Would Happen When I Gave Him A Chance.

Roger hissed in protest at Lisa, an animal control employee who had begun pulling him from his cage. He made himself heavy with resistance, attempting to retreat back into his metal box. His eyes widened and pupils enlarged as he bit Lisa’s gloved hand. I could see in her eyes she was unfazed. She had […]

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Sexless Marriage Causes And What To Do About It

Many couples fall into periods of sexlessness over the course of a marriage. In fact, psychologist and sex therapist Shannon Chavez told HuffPost that it’s “more common than not” for couples to experience a dry spell. And yet sexless marriages are still treated as a taboo subject. Over time, spouses may start feeling more like […]

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The Top 5 Fantasies Women Want To See More Of In Porn

A new survey is shedding light on women’s porn preferences — and you might find some of the results surprising. Bloom, an erotic audio platform, surveyed 300 adult users about the fantasies they’d want to see more of in porn and erotica. They found these were the top five most popular themes among women (the […]

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Marriage Issues You Shouldn’t Ignore

In any marriage ― even the strongest, happiest ones ― problems and frustrations will inevitably arise. And while it’s not worth broaching every single little grievance that grinds your gears (e.g., Your partner forgot to wring out the sponge again? Annoying but you’ll live), there are certain problems that really shouldn’t be ignored. Some issues, […]

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6 Common Phrases People Don’t Realize Are Condescending

While we may strive to be kind and compassionate in our communications with people, we’re bound to fall short sometimes. And one of the ways we do that in conversation? When we condescend, or talk down, to the other person. We’re being condescending when we speak to someone in a way that implies our own […]

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22 Funny Tweets About Being Single And Hooking Up During The Holidays

The holiday season is upon us, and you know what that means: The thirst is real for single people. In homage to arguably the most horny time of the year, we rounded up 22 tweets about hometown hookups (happens all the time), dating apps during the holidays (frightening), and texting your ex on Christmas Day […]

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A Punk Rocker Changed My Good Girl Life

Skummy earned his punk rock name long before I met him. His friend’s 3-year-old son had discovered him hungover and sacked out in the living room, and announced, “Dad, there’s a scummy man asleep on the couch under a scummy blanket!” Forever after he was known as Skummyman — Skummy for short. I was a […]

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Who Gets The Engagement Ring If The Wedding Is Cancelled?

Engagement rings are symbols of a couple’s loving commitment to each other. But when an engagement or marriage abruptly ends, an expensive ring is also suddenly a valuable asset ― and one both parties might want to keep. “Who gets to keep an engagement ring after a relationship is over?” is a question lawyers deal […]

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The Rudest Things You Can Do In Someone Else’s House

The isolation of the pandemic gave many of us a newfound appreciation for simple forms of socialization, like getting together at a friend’s home. Although we might be more freely attending house parties, potluck dinners and casual living room gatherings to watch sports on the couch, that doesn’t give people free rein to behave however […]

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You’ve Heard Of Gentle Parenting. Now There’s ‘Gentle Partnering.’

“Gentle parenting” has been a hot topic in parenting circles for a few years now. Broadly speaking, “gentle parents” try to better understand the feelings and motivations behind their child’s challenging behavior, instead of rushing to correct said behavior. Proponents of the parenting philosophy believe that children can learn to manage their emotions and understand […]

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The Funniest Tweets About Married Life (Nov. 19-25)

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‘One Tree Hill’ Actor Blames ‘Cult’ For Ruining Romance With Co-Star

Tyler Hilton is offering new insight into what led to the demise of his short-lived romance with “One Tree Hill” co-star Bethany Joy Lenz. Performing in Portland, Oregon on Monday, the actor and singer recalled how he and Lenz “really fell for each other” while working on The CW series, which aired from 2003 to […]

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The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week (Nov. 16-22)

“I think the most financially irresponsible thing I’ve done is get my kids to like sushi.”

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Matt Gaetz’s Wife Ridiculed For ‘End Of An Era’ Post

Gaetz took to X, formerly Twitter, to celebrate (?) her husband’s decision with a photo of the two of them on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. She captioned it: “The end of an era.” Matt Gaetz married the former Ginger Luckey in August 2021, right around the time he was first under investigation as […]

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Does Your Situationship Have A Future? Ask The ‘Soup Test’

When you’re stuck in a situationship, you may find yourself wondering where you stand. Does the person you’re dating see a potential future with you, or are you just the flavor of the month? A viral concept called the “soup test” claims to provide the clarity you’re seeking. The soup test was coined by Ophira […]

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Lawyers Give Insight On Possible Divorce Surge After Election

In the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, there’s been a lot of talk about family members severing ties or setting new boundaries due to political differences. And it’s not just parents, siblings and extended family. There have been headlines about election-related divorce, too. Although there is no hard data around the pursuit of divorces […]

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Nicole Kidman Reacts To The Death Of Her Parents

Nicole Kidman recently opened up about her journey grieving the death of her parents. Her comments about heartbreak and loss captures a particular grief experience that may sometimes get overlooked: losing a parent as an adult. During an interview with GQ published Monday, the 57-year-old Oscar winner shared that some of her lived experiences as […]

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The Funniest Tweets About Married Life (Nov. 12-18)

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What Pediatricians Always Pack In Their Suitcase For Their Kids

Traveling with your children can bring moments of joy and create lifelong memories. But as any parent knows, it’s hardly a simple endeavor. The logistics of packing and transporting the essentials alone can be overwhelming. “Expect the unexpected,” said Dr. Jaime Friedman, a San Diego-based pediatrician and director of marketing at Children’s Primary Care Medical […]

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Actors Jonathan Majors And Meagan Good Get Engaged

Good, 43, was a constant presence in court when the 35-year-old Majors was on trial for misdemeanor assault against his ex-girlfriend.

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5 Things You Should Never Say To Your Partner When They’re Having Bad Anxiety

Living with anxiety can be debilitating and consuming. Symptoms often manifest both mentally and physically, so working through anxiety in the moment can be difficult, even with a rolodex of coping skills. Having a partner that understands and supports you through it can make all the difference. In a relationship when one person suffers from […]

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The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week (Nov. 9-15)

“I just did the overstimulated mom ‘WHAT?????’ to my 3yo and he yelled back ‘MOMMY YOU NEED TO TALK TO ME GENTLY!!!!!!;”

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Elmo Offers Dating Advice To A Burnt-Out Single Woman, And It’s Actually Pretty Good

Whether you’re Team Elmo or Team Rocco, it’s safe to say that no pet rock could ever offer up a gem like this. In Friday’s episode of the popular YouTube interview series “Chicken Shop Date,” host Amelia Dimoldenberg ate nuggets with “Sesame Street” star Elmo (who opted for vegetarian nuggets, because “Elmo has friends that […]

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The Rudest Things You Can Do During Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving brings loved ones together to unplug and share a special meal. This holiday is famously not always the most harmonious, however. From cooking stress to tense conversations to full-on blowouts, many situations can derail a Thanksgiving dinner. But there are ways to keep things peaceful and light, as well. We asked etiquette experts to […]

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How To Be A More Interesting Person

“To be interesting, be interested,” Dale Carnegie wrote in his 1936 book, “How to Win Friends & Influence People.” Those words of wisdom still hold true — whether that means taking a genuine interest in the people around you or diving into the hobbies and subjects that light you up. Unfortunately, when you’re stuck in […]

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Traveling With Your Partner 11 Key Takeaways

Taking a trip with your significant other marks a big step in your dating journey. There’s a reason some people call it “the ultimate relationship test.” “Traveling with a partner can reveal a lot about their personality, habits, and even the dynamics of your relationship in ways that might not surface in daily life,” said […]

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My Husband Voted For Trump, So I’m Canceling The Holidays

I knew he voted red. He knew I voted blue. I had hoped the most capable and most inclusive candidate would win. He hoped his idea of a better America would win. He won, and, from where I stand, America lost. In the aftermath of Tuesday night’s results, still under the bed covers Wednesday morning, […]

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The Funniest Tweets About Married Life (Nov. 5 – 11)

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Women Reflect On Troubling Age-Gap Relationships As Teens

Chances are, you have or someone you know has “dated” an older man at some point as a teenager. If you have, you may have felt special and mature to be in an “adult” relationship — especially since society teaches girls that male attention is desirable and reflective of their worth. Because it’s so normalized, […]

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The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week (Nov. 2-8)

“My kid says there aren’t enough pajama days in her life, and same, girl, same.”

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How Should You Handle Your Parents’ Political Views?

The mother of NFL star Patrick Mahomes, Randi Mahomes, sparked a lot of chatter earlier this week after a video made the rounds online in which she enthusiastically declared her support for now-President-elect Donald Trump while wearing a red MAGA hat. The Kansas City Chiefs player has not indicated that his mother’s political views have […]

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What Moms Are Telling Their Daughters About Kamala Harris’ Loss

As Wednesday dawned and it became obvious that Donald Trump would return to the White House for a second term, Rebecca Shrader struggled to get back to her regular programming. The Durham, North Carolina, mom of two had put her kids to sleep with them not knowing who would win the presidency: Trump or Vice […]

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Is It Healthy For Couples To Share Their Location?

It’s one of the polarizing relationship questions of the digital age: Should you share your location data with your partner? Some folks view this choice as an invasion of privacy, while others see it as a useful safety precaution or logistical tool. A recent viral conversation on X, formerly known as Twitter, about location-sharing in […]

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Couples Are Already Using ChatGPT To Solve Arguments. Here’s How To Do It Fairly.

For people who turn to ChatGPT for nearly everything, there are three sides to every argument in a relationship: theirs, their partners’ and ChatGPT’s. “Pretty sure my wife just apologised through chatgpt,” one husband wrote on Reddit, showing the mea culpa and saying he wasn’t entirely mad about it. “Honestly, I think it’s a pretty […]

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I Used To Judge Couples Who Slept In Separate Bedrooms, Until I Became One Of Them

My late husband Remi and I slept happily in the same bed throughout our nearly 12 years together. At the time, I couldn’t understand my couple friends who slept separately. I wondered to myself if it was a sign of a bigger problem in their relationship. I’m older now, and hopefully wiser. I’ve had more […]

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The Funniest Tweets About Married Life (Oct. 29 – Nov. 4)

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I Was Having Sex With An Old Hookup. Midway Through, I Discovered He Was A Trump Supporter.

When comedians Billy Eichner and Will Ferrell hit the streets in a video released last week repping “loud white men for Kamala Harris,” I was delighted. I was even happier when three women they approached had similar answers to slightly different versions of the same question: “Would you have sex with a Trump voter?” The […]

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When My Husband Died, I Did Something That May Shock And Disturb You. I Hope This Explains Why.

“There is a part of me that wants to warn you about it… and a part of me that wants to trust you with it.”

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The Advice Therapists Give Families Estranged By Politics

Family estrangements ― a term used broadly to describe situations in which someone cuts off all communication with one or more relatives ― seem to be more common than ever. Over one-quarter of adults responding to a U.S. survey by the Cornell Family Reconciliation Project reported being estranged from a family member. When applied to […]

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Pets Join Mexico’s Day Of The Dead Celebrations

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Pets are not forgotten during Mexico’s famed Day of the Dead celebrations, when even Fido and Tiger get a place at the altars Mexican families set up to honor their deceased loved ones, complete with flowers, candles and photographs. Though the human dead usually get their favorite food or drink placed […]

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The 1 Thing Parents Get Wrong About Raising Confident Kids

Raising confident kids today can feel like an uphill battle — particularly in a time when social media stirs up feelings of inadequacy, comparison and self-doubt among young people. Parents want to help their children feel capable and self-assured as they move through the world, but sometimes the way they go about it is misguided. […]

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The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week (Oct. 26-Nov. 1)

“Wanted something sweet so I popped some gummy vitamins instead of getting into the kids’ halloween candy, this is a fitness account now”

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Jenna Dewan’s Fiancé’s Instagram Post Has People Talking

Jenna Dewan’s fiancé had a curiously timed social media post the same day it was revealed that Dewan’s ex-husband, Channing Tatum, was breaking up with his girlfriend of three years, Zoë Kravitz. However, the publicist for Steve Kazee insisted the cheeky Instagram story from the 49-year-old Broadway actor wasn’t a comment on the split at […]

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5 Things Adults Shouldn’t Talk About In Front Of Kids

Children tend to pick up on a lot more than adults realize. They absorb not only what we say to them directly but also what we say around them — even when we think they’re not paying attention. That got us wondering: Are there certain topics that just shouldn’t be discussed with or in front […]

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Brian Austin Green Recalls Breaking Point In Marriage to Megan Fox

Brian Austin Green is sharing candid details about his decade-long marriage to Megan Fox more than three years after their divorce was finalized. Appearing on his “Beverly Hills, 90210” castmate Tori Spelling’s “misSPELLING” podcast this week, Green said he knew his relationship with Fox had hit a breaking point when she began complaining about the […]

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‘Dateline’ Correspondent Officiates True Crime Fan’s Wedding

Dive deep into true crime cases and follow the latest headlines with HuffPost’s Suspicious Circumstances newsletter. Sign up here. For true crime fans, the traditional wedding vow of “’til death do us part” can strike an ominous tone — after all, in countless cases chronicled in podcassts and documentaries, the husband did it. Writer Sara […]

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Judith Light Opens Up About Her Long-Distance Marriage

For Judith Light, absence really can make the heart grow fonder. In an interview with People published Monday, Light shared new insight into her 39-year marriage to Robert Desiderio, an author and former actor. An Emmy and Tony winner, Light remains a fixture in the theater community and thus resides in New York, while Desiderio, […]

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The Funniest Tweets About Married Life (Oct. 22-28)

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Sex During Perimenopause: Why It’s Better

Rumor has it that perimenopause is a second puberty. But is the transition out of fertility really as challenging as the transition in? If you’re like many people who menstruate, that idea feels daunting. Research has linked female puberty with anxiety, stress and depression. It’s easy to assume that perimenopause means not only similar emotional […]

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The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week (Oct. 19-25)

“The problem with parental controls is I need my kid to help me figure out how to set them up”

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These People Aren’t Telling Their Spouses And Family Whom They’re Voting For

Earlier this week, while stumping for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in a Detroit suburb, former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney made the case for Harris to suburban Republican and independent women. At one point, she assured them that no one ― not your husband, not your family ― will know who you vote for. “If […]

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People 50+ Share When They Realized Their Marriage Was Over

Being a divorced older adult is a far more common occurrence than it was even a few decades ago. In 1990, roughly 5% of folks 65 and older were divorced. By 2022, that number tripled to 15%, according to new research from Bowling Green State University, based on U.S. Census Bureau data. Sociology professor Susan […]

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Science Says We Like When People Flirt With Our Partner. To A Point. Science Says We Like When People Flirt With Our Partner — Up Until This Point

There’s a social phenomenon that psychology professor Gurit Birnbaum often sees play out among people she knows and couples in the wild: Thinking they’re sly, one partner will try to make the other jealous or get a rise out of them by flirting or seeking attention elsewhere. “It made me wonder: Does this strategy actually […]

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Mistakes Couples Make When Traveling Together

Traveling with your partner is a great way to strengthen your bond while exploring a new destination and making lifelong memories together. “Sometimes couples get stuck in familiar grooves of conflict, entrenched roles and squabbles while living out the same daily routine at home,” clinical psychologist Sabrina Romanoff told HuffPost. “Vacation provides the opportunity to […]

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The Funniest Tweets About Married Life (Oct. 15-21)

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New Zealand Airport Imposes 3-Minute Limit On Goodbye Hugs

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Emotional farewells are a common sight at airports, but travelers leaving the New Zealand city of Dunedin will have to be quick. A new three-minute time limit on goodbye hugs in the airport’s drop-off area is intended to prevent lingering cuddles from causing traffic jams. “Max hug time three minutes,” […]

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When My Husband Survived Brain Cancer, His Doctor Made 1 Suggestion. It Ended Up Changing My Life Instead.

In December 2022, two weeks before Christmas, I found my husband, Ted, lying on the ground of our brand-new home, the house he had just finished building, unable to move. A visit to a major Boston hospital would reveal a reasonable-to-doctors yet unfathomable-to-us answer to his change in personality, his sleep-filled days, his unbalanced saunter […]

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The 5 Stages Of A Dying Marriage

When a marriage is in decline, it tends to follow a predictable pattern. Knowing what to look for can help you repair your relationship before it’s too late. Becky Whetstone, an Arkansas marriage and family therapist and the author of the forthcoming book “I (Think) I Want Out,” has spent more than 20 years counseling […]

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Anna Kendrick And The Double Standard Of Childless Men And Women

On more than one occasion, “Pitch Perfect” actor Anna Kendrick has said that she’s fine with not having kids. “Motherhood isn’t for me,” she wrote in her 2016 memoir, “Scrappy Little Nobody.” In an interview with the magazine Flow Space published earlier this week, Kendrick, 39, was asked if she still holds that stance ― […]

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The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week (Oct. 12-18)

“A little bit of my body is a shark -my 6yo explaining cartilage”

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It Took 7 Years To Bury My Husband. I Learned About Grief.

I placed the box on the security conveyor belt, then hefted my bulging backpack into a bin and pushed it into the scanner. When the screener, a young woman about my daughter’s age, noticed me, I patted the box. “Thank you for telling us,” she said, “so we can be sure to treat it with […]

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What Is ‘Love Echoing’ In Relationships?

As a psychologist who specializes in helping women who deal with attachment anxiety, Marie Land quickly noticed something almost all of her clients had in common: Whether single or in a new relationship, the women tended to ruminate on their past relationships to an almost self-sabotaging degree. A decade into her career as a psychologist, […]

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You Know Your Love Language, But What’s Your Fight Language?

You’ve likely heard of love languages, author Gary Chapman’s categorization of the ways a person prefers to receive love: words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time or physical touch. Understanding your partner’s love language can help you show them that you love and care for them in the way that will most […]

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Empty Nesters Are Sharing Their Parenting Regrets

When it comes time for your kids to leave the nest, it can be bittersweet, to say the least. On the one hand, you’re proud of the independent young adults you’ve raised. Perhaps you’re also looking forward to having more time to pursue interests and relationships that took a back seat during your active parenting […]

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As A Divorcee, I Find This Dating App Phrase Infuriating

I became a single mother seven years ago. I ended my marriage because I simply wasn’t happy, wasn’t in love and believed I deserved to feel fulfilled. I didn’t want to merely exist in life or in my most important relationship. I wanted to be my authentic self. I wanted more. My estranged husband and […]

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The Funniest Tweets About Married Life (Oct. 8-14)

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Man Won’t Buy Pregnant Wife ‘Push Present’

Childbirth is both a physically and mentally intense experience. This is why many times, the non-birthing parent buys the birthing parent a little something special, or what’s typically referred to as a “push present,” as a way to thank them for what they have endured during pregnancy and childbirth. These gifts are usually something simple […]

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Men Share Things That Secretly Bother Them But Are Rarely Talked About

This Reddit thread of things men secretly think about but never openly discuss gave me perspective on how the male mind works (okay, I’m still confused, but this helped). Here is what some of the top responses said: 1. “I think a lot of men and women take media’s representation of relationships as what a […]

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The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week (Oct. 5-11)

“A haunted house, but it’s just my kids loading the dishwasher with mugs that aren’t dishwasher safe.”

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Cheryl Hines Honors Mother-In-Law Ethel Kenned On Social Media

Hines and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have reportedly been distant since news broke that he had a personal relationship with New York Magazine journalist Olivia Nuzzi. However, she made sure to let the world know how she felt about her mother-in-law of 10 years. “My mother in law, Ethel Kennedy, Bobby’s mother, passed this morning. […]

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Lupita Nyong’o And Joshua Jackson Appear To Have Split

Lupita Nyong’o appears to have confirmed the end of her romance with Joshua Jackson. The “Quiet Place: Day One” actor “has eyes for no one else” besides her cat, Yoyo, according to a new interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK. “My love for my cat is singular. If I’m ever so lucky to be in a […]

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What To Do When You Don’t Like Your Child’s Partner

As a parent, you’ve spent your child’s whole life learning who they are and how to support them. While you want your child to find love and happiness, it’s possible that you’re holding their romantic partner to a near-impossible ideal. “It is easy to think that no one is good enough for your child. You […]

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Jennifer Lopez ‘Not Looking For Anybody’ After Ben Affleck Split

After a summer marked by personal and professional challenges, Jennifer Lopez is bouncing back with some new wisdom. Speaking to Interview magazine in a story published Wednesday, the pop icon acknowledged that her “whole fucking world exploded” in recent months ― seemingly alluding to the demise of her marriage to Ben Affleck and the cancelation […]

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7 Phrases That Can Instantly De-Escalate An Argument

Conflict with loved ones is inevitable, as much as we’d like to avoid it. Even in the best relationships, you’re bound to bump heads occasionally. But how you navigate tense moments can strengthen or damage those bonds. When things get heated, an argument can quickly spiral out of control, making it virtually impossible to have […]

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Lisa Marie Presley Reveals Michael Jackson Sex Secret

Lisa Marie Presley long admitted her marriage to Michael Jackson was “unusual,” but her posthumous memoir reveals a sex secret about the King of Pop. In her newly published posthumous book, “From Here To The Great Unknown: A Memoir,” Presley said that when she first became romantically involved with the then-35-year-old singer in 1994, he […]

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I Barely Escaped My Abusive Marriage. If JD Vance Had His Way, I’d Still Be Trapped There.

On the morning of our divorce, my husband was not fazed one bit. In typical “steamroller” fashion — the term I used for his belief that he could always manipulate his way into getting what he wanted — he accosted me as I walked toward the courtroom doors. “You don’t have to do this, hon,” […]

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The Funniest Tweets About Married Life (Oct. 1-7)

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21 Hilarious Yet Humbling Things Kids Have Said To Parents

If there’s one thing kids can do, it’s keep their parents humble. You’re a mom or dad just going about your day, feeling pretty good about yourself, and in comes your offspring to knock you down a peg or two. Granted, they’re (probably) not calling you out to hurt your feelings — they just operate […]

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6 Phrases Narcissists Commonly Use During An Argument

Getting into a disagreement with another person is never easy. It often brings up uncomfortable feelings like stress, anger or sadness. But while arguments are generally uncomfortable with just about anyone, they are extra difficult with narcissists. Narcissists are manipulative and have a desire to control others, making disagreements really, really frustrating, said Monica Cwynar, […]

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Why is Gen Z Weird About Relationship Age Gaps?

Is a five-year age gap in a relationship a little untoward? What about a three-year gap? On social media, Gen Zers ― at least those who are chronically online ― are constantly debating the ethics of age gaps. Even if some relationships are perfectly legal, that doesn’t necessarily make them ethical, many say. It’s little […]

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20 Red Flag Wedding Moments That Signaled The Marriage Was Doomed

Weddings can be pure magic. There’s nothing more heartwarming than watching two people in love say their vows and begin the next chapter of life together. But other times, there can be some major red flags. Perhaps you’ve experienced one of these ~less spectacular~ wedding days. Well, one Redditor recently asked, “At what point in […]

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‘Bless And Release’ Is The Dating Strategy You Need In Your Life

Dating coach Lily Womble went on plenty of chemistry-deficient dates when she was single in New York City years ago. (There were plenty of dates where sparks flew, too, but this is not a story about that.) She recalls getting a text from a man after one particularly lackluster first date. Knowing Womble was a […]

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The 1 Question You Should Never Ask Someone Who Isn’t Drinking

Before she became a sober coach, Casey McGuire Davidson spent years working corporate jobs. Her weeknights were spent juggling office happy hours and girls’ night invites from her coworkers and friends. When she cut back on her drinking, she’d often field questions and comments like “Aw, you’re not drinking?” or “Why aren’t you drinking?” when […]

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The Best Place To Meet Your Future Partner At Every Age

October marks the beginning of cuffing season — the time of year when people actively look to find a romantic partner as the weather cools down. (It’s short for “handcuffing,” because you’re attaching yourself to that person for the winter.) With fall rolling in and a chill in the air, you may be thinking about […]

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Jodie Turner-Smith Talks Co-Parenting With Joshua Jackson

Jodie Turner-Smith recently opened up about what co-parenting has been like since she filed for divorce from fellow actor Joshua Jackson. In a Glamour UK article published Wednesday, the “Queen & Slim” star said that learning to co-parent after a breakup requires an “adjustment period.” Her divorce filing in October 2023 came after four years […]

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There’s So Many Alleged Affairs Happening. This Might Be Why We Care.

Unless you’ve been blessed to live under a rock, you’ve probably noticed that the news cycle has been pretty TMI lately. Tabloids and social media are rife with stories of rumored affairs between public figures we’d rather not imagine having sex. First, there were reports that former President Donald Trump was getting chummy on the […]

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Goldie Hawn Shares Her Secret For A Long-Term Romance

Goldie Hawn, who has been with her partner and fellow actor Kurt Russell for more than 40 years, was recently asked by E! News what it takes to have a long-lasting romance — and she gave a pretty spicy albeit straightforward answer. “You have to have good sex,” the star of 1992′s “Death Becomes Her” […]

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Trump VP Pick Sparks Tim Scott Engagement Jokes

Scott was so secretive about his love life that even six of his friends admitted to The Washington Post last September that they were unaware if he had “a woman in his life.” But in January, Scott announced that he was engaged to Noce, a previously married interior designer and mother of three from Charleston, […]

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Too-Real Tweets About Flying With A Baby

Air travel today tends to bring logistical challenges, physical discomfort and unforeseen snags. For parents flying with a baby, those factors are multiplied exponentially. Fortunately, the experience is also fodder for humor. Many people who’ve taken a flight with an infant haveshared their musings and funny moments on social media for all to enjoy and […]

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The Rudest Things You Can Do On A Group Trip

Group trips are a great opportunity to explore a new place while bonding with old and new friends. But with so many different personalities at play, tense moments may arise every now and then. Still, there are ways to make the experience more pleasant for everyone. As etiquette experts know, it mainly boils down to […]

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Dad Offended After What His Fiancée Said After Birth

At the time, the poster’s fiancé — who was also there for the moment — simply smiled and said nothing, she said. But later, when the pair were on their own, he “Privately said he was hurt. He said he loved us both the same, and my saying that made it seem like I loved […]

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Dad Had A Wedding For 7k In The 80s And His Son Can’t Do The Same

Weddings are EXPENSIVE. Like, tens of thousands of dollars expensive, and any help financial help from family members is usually more than appreciated. Well…unless it comes with complaints. And that is exactly the case when it comes to this story told by 57-year-old father throwR-7746, who sought advice from strangers in the Am I the […]

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Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Radio And TV Sex Therapist, Dies

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a sex therapist and media personality, died on Friday at age 96. The German-born academic, whose death was confirmed to the media Saturday by spokesperson Pierre Lehu, reportedly died at her Manhattan home in New York City. Westheimer, better known simply as Dr. Ruth, lived a long and adventurous life. As a […]

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Eddie Murphy Marries Longtime Love Paige Butcher

The 63-year-old comedy legend married 44-year-old Australian model on Tuesday on the Caribbean island of Anguila, according to People. The couple tied the knot in a private ceremony with family and close friends, including their daughter, Izzy Oona, 8, and their 5-year-old son, Max Charles. Butcher walked down the aisle in what the magazine described […]

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The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week (July 6-12)

“No parenting books or conversations ever prepared me for what to do when I hear “I was bored so I woke the baby up.”

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4 Fights Couples Have On Vacation (And How To Avoid Them)

When you go on vacation with your partner, you’re looking to make the most of your time together. But the pressure to enjoy yourselves mixed with travel stressors and deviations from your normal routine can also make it a ripe time for fights. “We love vacations, but they take us away from the comforts of […]

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Is It Rude To Playfully Ask If A Designer Brand Is Real?

When it comes to “fake” designer bags and jewelry, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to tell the difference between a knockoff and the genuine article. If you’re wearing or carrying a superfake (or you’re walking around with an authentic piece), curious minds may want to know: Is that Hermès bag the real deal, or just a […]

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John Mulaney And Olivia Munn Got Married This Past Weekend

Besides the bride and groom, only a witness and the couple’s two-year-old son, Malcolm, were at the nuptials. News of the wedding came after speculation last month that the couple was already married, after Mulaney posted and deleted a Father’s Day photo showing him wearing a silver band on his ring finger, according to Page […]

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My Husband Demanded I Take His Name. 20 Years Later, I Made A Move To Reclaim Myself.

In March, I took part in an artist residency at Vermont Studio Center. The residency is in a small town nestled in the Green Mountains, and it’s designed to give artists time to focus on their work with minimal outside distractions. Each evening after dinner, I intended to return to my studio to write for […]

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The Funniest Tweets About Married Life (July 2-8)

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My College Roommate Became A Close Friend. Then I Started To Develop Feelings — And Didn’t Know How To Tell Her.

For those who haven’t heard it, a “U-Haul Lesbian” is an old term based on the joke/stereotype that queer women go from one date to rapidly moving in together. I must have set some kind of record, because I was already living with my girlfriend, Taryn, when we started dating. I was nervous to meet […]

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The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week (June 29-July 5)

“My teen hasn’t finished cleaning her room but she did prepare a PowerPoint for why she needs her own Instagram account.”

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How People Feel About Their Partners After They Settled

We recently asked the BuzzFeed Community: “If you’re someone who ‘settled’ in a relationship, how do you feel about your partner today?” Well, everyone’s experience was totally different and shed a light on how someone’s feelings toward their partner can change over time. Whether they’re currently in their “settled” relationship or have broken ties, their […]

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Married Men Are Revealing The Hardest Parts Of Marriage

1. “Twenty-five years married here. The person you marry is going to change in each season of life, and you have to abandon your own selfishness and put in an effort to fall in love with them anew each time…and to help them find new ways to fall in love with you as you change, […]

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People Are Sharing The Wildest Wedding Toasts People Made

3. “A slightly drunk childhood best man gave a toast congratulating John and Mary. Mary was the groom’s ex-wife. John was marrying Nicole.” u/Nuicakes 4. “The father of the bride just listed off everything he didn’t like about the groom in his speech at her wedding. So something like ‘Well you’re not a doctor, you […]

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The Best Destination Wedding Photos Of The Year So Far

You’ve seen beautiful wedding pictures and you’ve seen beautiful destination photography. But these award-winning images are the best of both worlds. Thousands of images were submitted by photographers from around the world, including pictures from weddings, engagements and couples portrait sessions. Only 50 made it into the final collection.

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My Wife Died. Here Is How I Deal With Grief.

My wife Rebecca and I celebrated our 26th anniversary while she was getting in-patient care at a hospice center for pain management for her colon cancer. Well, “celebrated” is not quite right, though we certainly tried. That day I dressed up a bit and brought her an elegant blue dress, pictures from our funky wedding, […]

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Is It Rude To Add Salt Before Tasting Your Food?

Are you a jerk if you salt your food before tasting it? When you automatically add salt to food that someone else has prepared for you, whether it’s your mom or a chef in a restaurant, it’s no longer just about seasoning –– it is, for many, a social faux pas. If you’re a guest […]

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The Most Common Arguments Adult Kids Have With Their Parents

Parents and children are likely to bump heads from time to time, whether the relationship is strong or strained. But the arguments between parents and their young kids are typically different from the ones between parents and adult children. We asked therapists to share the points of contention they commonly see in the parent-adult child […]

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Susan Sarandon’s Daughter Slams Critics For Wedding Photos

Eva Amurri has some choice words for people “scandalized” by her wedding dress. The lifestyle blogger and actor was all smiles in photos from her intimate ceremony Saturday in upstate New York, but also earned flak on social media for choosing a dress that showed her cleavage. Now Amurri, whose mother Susan Sarandon attended the […]

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We Asked People To Share The Best Love And Dating Advice They’ve Ever Received

Advice on dating and relationships tends to be cliche (“There’s plenty of fish in the sea”) or too specific to the person sharing it (What worked for them isn’t necessarily going to work for you). On the hunt for genuinely good advice, we decided to ask an assortment of people ― pastors, podcast hosts, psychologists […]

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The Funniest Marriage Tweets (June 25 – July 1)

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Here’s What Makes Grandparents Feel Loved

Grandparents support their grandkids in a multitude of ways, whether it’s helping to raise them day to day, teaching them new skills and life lessons, showing interest in their hobbies, or providing a listening ear and words of wisdom when they need guidance. But it’s not a one-way relationship — grandchildren enrich their grandparents’ lives […]

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The Most Damaging Things You Can Say To A People-Pleaser

The best way to please a people-pleaser? Understand where they’re coming from. For people-pleasers, the tendency to put their needs on the back-burner and prioritize other’s desires usually stems from childhood. A child learns how to people-please by first learning how to parent-please. “During their formative years, these individuals likely received validation and approval when […]

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6 Passive-Aggressive Phrases You Should Probably Stop Using

Passive-aggressive behavior occurs frequently in everyday interactions with our friends, romantic partners, family members and co-workers. But because it can be insidious, you may not always recognize when it’s happening to you — or when you’re guilty of doing it yourself. What does being “passive-aggressive” mean, exactly? It’s when you express negative emotions, such as […]

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Rep. Thomas Massie Mourns The Loss Of Wife, Rhonda Massie

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Rhonda Massie, the wife of U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, has died, the Kentucky congressman announced Friday in a moving social media tribute to his high school sweetheart and the “love of my life.” No details about the cause of death or her age were immediately provided by Massie or his staff. […]

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People Are Calling Out The Overrated Things They’re Tired Of Being Told Are Amazing

It’s safe to say there are plenty of things that don’t live up to the hype, no matter how much people try to convince you otherwise. Recently, redditor u/ancientinfamy asked the r/AskReddit community to share the things they’re sick of people trying to convince them are great. Here are a few of their controversial takes. […]

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The Funniest Tweets About Married Life (June 18-24)

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Melania Trump’s Living Situation Will Change If Donald Trump Wins, Experts Predict

Former first lady Melania Trump would likely be calling the White House home in name only if Donald Trump returns to the presidency, experts predicted in a new report. Axios interviewed veteran observers of the reclusive ex-FLOTUS, writing Monday: “So the prospect of her rolling in for a second full-time stint in the East Wing? […]

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Margot Robbie’s Husband Reveals The 1 Thing They Fight About

Despite the underlying message in “Barbie” that women should focus more on self-actualization than a romantic relationship, it seems that actor Margot Robbie has found her real-life Ken. In a joint interview with The Times of London, Robbie and her husband, Tom Ackerley, spoke about their shared business ventures — film production company LuckyChap, which […]

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10 Things Guests Notice Most About Your Home

Having people over your house, whether it’s for a casual get-together or a fancy dinner party, can be stress-inducing — especially if you have anxious or perfectionist tendencies. Perhaps you’re someone who obsesses over every detail of your home needing to be pristine. Maybe you find it hard to enjoy hosting because you’re preoccupied with […]

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There Might Actually Be Some Science Behind Eldest Daughter Syndrome

Growing up as the oldest sibling, author Y.L. Wolfe often felt the lines between her role and her mother’s role were blurred. “By the time my youngest brother was born when I was almost 11, I was overwhelmed with feelings of responsibility for his welfare. I used to sit by his crib and watch him […]

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Does ‘Summer Penis’ Exist? The Truth About Men Looking Bigger In The Heat

As the temperature rises, some men swear the heat has a flattering effect on their peens, adding inches in length and girth down below. Last July, Mel Magazine reporter Tracy Moore gave a name to this peculiar seasonal phenomenon: summer penis. “Summer penis is a temporary dick fluctuation that, thanks to the heat and warmth, […]

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Divorced People Reveal When They Knew Their Marriage Was Doomed

We previously covered this Reddit thread from u/tippytoes1216, which asked community members, “When did you realize you married the wrong person?” The thread has since received hundreds, if not thousands, more replies from people, so we decided to make a part two. Here’s what people shared: 1. “It was actually almost immediately after getting married. […]

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The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week (June 15-21)

“My 6yo doesn’t want to go to the park because he’s tired of wearing sun scream.”

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I Gave Up Hook-Ups And Found The Man Of My Dreams

On lockdown in the Andes without Grindr, I cooked, wrote and slept too much. Several mornings a week, double-masked, I was allowed to leave my mud-brick cottage to go to the market for eggs and purple potatoes. And I began FaceTiming with Tony. A self-described gay virgin, he was a butch dreamboat who conducted endangered […]

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Jennifer Hudson Says Her Father Had 27 Children

Jennifer Hudson said this week her father had 27 children ― and she isn’t even close to meeting all of them. Hudson, the talk show host and EGOT winner, discussed the importance of Sunday dinners with her son on the “Your Mama’s Kitchen” podcast. Host Michele Norris eventually took a detour. “Your father had a […]

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‘Help! My Neighbor Is Masturbating Loudly And I’m Embarrassed For Him’

“Noise issues arising from a space beyond one’s own walls are among the most sensitive of topics for neighbors to discuss. As a member of my building’s co-op board, I have heard innumerable tales of grief as adjacent neighbors recount the commotion emanating from above, next door or below ― from crying babies to loud […]

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Mistakes Brides Make When Shopping For Their Wedding Dress

Shopping for that special dress is one of the most memorable experiences in the wedding planning process. It can also be incredibly overwhelming as you wade through endless styles, fabrics and opinions. “Wedding dress shopping entails a deeply emotional journey, especially for those experiencing it for the first time,” Anna Ramirez, head of design at […]

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The First Time I Peed On My Boyfriend’s Floor, I Was Mortified. Then It Kept Happening.

The first time I peed on my boyfriend’s living room floor, I was sure it spelled doom for our relationship. Why would he stay with someone who could do such a disgusting thing, especially when we’d only been together three months? I probably wouldn’t have. I’d come downstairs wearing only a towel to ask him […]

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Kevin Costner Breaks Silence On Jewel Romance Rumors

Despite months of media speculation over the nature of their relationship, Kevin Costner insists he and Jewel are not dating. Appearing on “The Howard Stern Show” Tuesday, Costner said he and Jewel have had “tremendous conversations” in recent months, but clarified, “We’ve never gone out, ever.” “We have a friendship, we don’t have a romance, […]

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Wedding Dress Shopping As A Lesbian Gave Me Anxiety

When I was a teenager, I tried to picture being married to a man one day. Each time, I saw a man and a woman in their early 30′s standing in a kitchen. The sequence was silent, but the couple’s lips moved, each of their mouths making the shape for either language or laughter. The […]

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People Who Went No-Contact With Their Parents Reveal Final Straw’ Moment

Warning: This post contains mentions of abuse. We recently asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us the “final straw” moment that made them go no-contact with a toxic parent. Here are the shocking — and heartbreaking — results: 1. “My father told my mom, whom he’d been married to for over 40 years, that he […]

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The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week (June 8-14)

“When my 4yo woke up, she said ‘I’m so excited for my party today,’ and I have no idea what she’s talking about.”

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Jessica Alba Shares ‘Secret’ To Marriage With Cash Warren

As she gears up for the release of her first feature film in five years, Jessica Alba is sharing a rare glimpse into her relationship with husband Cash Warren. Speaking to People in an interview published Friday, the “Sin City” actor said she and Warren, a film producer, have worked hard to “really find time […]

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Forget ‘Instagram Official’: If You Want To Make A Partner Feel Secure, Do This Instead

In the modern age of dating, it’s usually safe to assume a couple is getting serious when they post a photo together and make it “Instagram official.” But if you’re dating and really want to signal your commitment to a new partner, you might be better off simply scaling back on those “likes” of other […]

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What People With A Foot Fetish Want You To Know About Their Kink

Foot fetishes are often spoken of with an air of disgust or as the punch line of a joke, but it’s actually one of — if not the most — common fetishes out there. So we thought it was about time we dip a toe into the sexual fascination with feet. Broadly speaking, a fetish […]

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Natalie Portman Shares Message Of Gratitude 3 Months After Finalizing Divorce

Natalie Portman is relishing in newfound freedom after her divorce with Benjamin Millepied. The Oscar winner is sharing “gratitude” four months after finalizing her legal proceedings to separate from Millepied, the French choreographer whom she met on the set of “Black Swan” (2010) and later married in 2012, following rumors he was having an extramarital […]

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The Funniest Tweets About Married Life (June 4 -10)

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Why Texting ‘Sure’ Sounds So Hostile

About a year ago, Isabel Steckel texted her 30-year-old older brother about hanging out the following afternoon. She received a one-word reply: “Sure.” “If you’re bringing ‘sure’ attitude, then let’s not do it,” Steckel countered. “And he said, ‘lol,’ and I said, ‘I’m not kidding, lol.’” This May, the New York City-based comedian shared a […]

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Ex Claims Jennie Garth Relationship Felt Like ‘Arranged Marriage’

Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli are not holding anything back. The actors, who had been married for 12 years, dissected the dissolution of their marriage during a brutally honest recording for Garth’s podcast, “I Choose Me,” released on Wednesday. The two, who split in 2012, spoke about having their first kid in their early 20s […]

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What No One Tells You About Sex After 70

There’s a lot of mystery surrounding sex in your 60s, 70s and beyond. Look online and you’ll find countless threads where curious younger people ask if older people are having sex at all, and if they are having it, what it’s like. “What does it feel like?” others wonder. (Good, we imagine? It’s still sex!) […]

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Women Need Birth Control For Non-Contraceptive Reasons, Too

An estimated 6.5 million people in the United States have endometriosis, a painful condition in which the uterine lining spreads and grows outside of the uterus. The first step for treatment of painful periods associated with the disease, according to gynecologists? Hormonal birth control. That’s what Bella, a 21-year-old New Yorker, has taken since age […]

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18 Powerful Boudoir Photos Of People Over 50

“Originally the shoot was going to be a present for my husband, but it became a way to document the part of me that is sensual. Like many women, I spent a lot of my time and energy on others first, and COVID only multiplied what needed to be done. “Also, too much of my […]

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‘Bachelorette’ Alum Rachel Lindsay Regrets Prenup Decision

“The Bachelorette” alum Rachel Lindsay is sharing some regrets about not having a prenuptial agreement with her ex, Bryan Abasolo, whom she married in 2019 after they met on the reality dating show. During an appearance on Thursday’s episode of the podcast “Hidden Gems With Natasha Parker,” Lindsay opened up about her “unnecessarily messy” split […]

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The Best Wedding Gifts To Give When There’s No Registry

You gleefully RSVP’d to an upcoming wedding when you realize that the happy couple isn’t registered for presents anywhere. Sure, you could give them cash, but you like the idea of gifting an actual present. And while you could ask the couple what they want, you may want to simply surprise them with something they […]

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Men Get Real About Whether They’d Use Male Birth Control

This week, scientists at the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society in Boston announced that we may be one step closer to male birth control becoming a reality: Judging by early clinical trials, a hormonal gel that’s rubbed on the shoulders daily may be even more effective than hormonal contraceptive options for women. The gel, […]

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15 Reasons Parenting A Teen Is Actually Pretty Great

As a parent, every age and stage of your kids’ lives comes with its unique set of ups and downs. But no stage is dreaded the way the teenage years seem to be — at least based on the pervasive stereotypes out there. But as it turns out, raising a teenager can actually be a […]

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27 Really Funny But Humbling Things Kids Have Said To Adults

If you’ve spent time around kids, you know how brutally honest they can be. Sure, their unfiltered observations can sting at times (hey, adults have feelings, too), but they can also provide endless laughs and entertainment. We recently published a story about the hilarious yet humbling things kids have said to their parents. We got […]

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The Funniest Tweets About Married Life (May 28 – June 3)

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I Became Friends With A White Woman. Then 1 Cringeworthy Conversation Changed Our Relationship Forever.

Kim (not her real name) and I bonded when our sons played on the same travel basketball team. For years, we spent weekend after weekend together in loud, testosterone-filled gyms, rife with the smell of boy sweat and breakfast sandwiches. We always sat in the same place on the unforgiving bleachers, midway up in the […]

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Why Experts Suggest You Have A Nightly Make-Out Session

A few years back, sex therapist Vanessa Marin and her husband of 13 years, Xander, initiated a bedtime policy in their marriage: Before they fell asleep every night, they vowed to make out. As Marin explained in a viral TikTok video last year, the couple had started to experience a rough patch when it came […]

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Why ‘Find A Job You Love And You’ll Never Work A Day In Your Life’ Is B.S.

“Find a job you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” Ever since I entered the workforce about a decade ago, I’ve noticed versions of this expression on inspirational posters, mugs, online memes, laptop stickers and more. The phrase speaks to the idea that if you are passionate about your […]

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Cute Aggression: All About This Psychological Phenomenon

When my youngest sister was a baby, I recall telling my mom through gritted teeth: “Ugh, she’s so cute, I can’t stand it. I just want to squeeze her!” Years later, I still feel this overwhelming pull to squeeze adorable things: when my son belly-laughs, when my puppy rests his perfect little head on my […]

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16 Little Everyday Things That Men Say Melt Their Hearts

“I remember once being on my last day of work before going on leave. It was a Friday, and some stuff went down, so I had to finish late. It bothered me because, in my mind, I imagined myself clocking out at 5 p.m. and celebrating. I was pretty burned out at that stage, too. […]

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Kris Jenner Addresses Age Gap With Boyfriend Corey Gamble

Kris Jenner recently discussed her age gap with boyfriend Corey Gamble, and how her opinion about the 25 years between them has changed. The Kardashian-Jenner matriarch, 68, talked about her relationship with the talent manager, 43, on Thursday’s episode of Hulu reality series “The Kardashians.” Jenner, who was previously married to Caitlyn Jenner for over […]

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No-Fault Divorce is Under Fire From Conservatives. Here’s Why.

Ben Carson made headlines earlier this month upon the release of his new book, which calls for lawmakers to put a stop to no-fault divorce in the U.S. “For the sake of families, we should enact legislation to remove or radically reduce incidences of no-fault divorce,” the former cabinet member for Donald Trump writes in […]

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Bad Bunny And Kendall Jenner Are Back Together Again

People magazine is reporting that the 28-year-old tequila mogul and 30-year-old Latin music superstar (real name Benito Martínez Ocasio) have made it official once again after being spotted together several times in the last few weeks. “It’s going well and they’re prioritizing spending time together as they figure it out,” a source close to the […]

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These Surrogate Grandparents Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity

Ania Zimnoch, a photographer living in the San Francisco Bay Area, found herself weathering a rough patch several years ago. Her husband of 16 years had left, making her the sole parent to her daughter Ella, now nine years old. Zimnoch’s mother, who lived all the way on the other side of the country, was […]

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6 Qualities Divorce Attorneys Look For In A Romantic Partner

Given their line of work, divorce attorneys have a unique view on relationships. They may not be couples therapists, but they’ve certainly gotten an up-close-and-personal-look at marriage, observing what makes them work and what makes them fall apart. To that end, we asked divorce lawyers to share the top qualities they look for in a […]

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The Funniest Tweets About Married Life (May 21-27)

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6 Phrases Adult Children Long To Hear From Their Parents

As we mature, the relationship we have with our parents is bound to change — sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. Fostering a healthy dynamic in this new phase of life does take some work. Clear communication, respect and empathy from all parties is essential. Therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab, author of “Set Boundaries, Find Peace,” […]

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Your Significant Other May Be ‘Cushioning’ And You Wouldn’t Even Know It

Years ago, writer Sara C. felt palpable chemistry with a coworker. She had been married for 14 years at the time, but her friendship with the man was flirtatious and she started to fixate on it. They communicated regularly and had coffee dates. Then they slept together. But a line was crossed even before the […]

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6 Passive-Aggressive Phrases You Should Probably Stop Using

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I Fell In Love With A Stranger On A Rafting Trip

I met Doug on a 20-day rafting trip through the Grand Canyon, where I was randomly assigned to be the sole passenger in his boat. He was a former raft guide and bona fide waterman, soft-spoken and ruggedly handsome. I was a rafting novice who thought rain gear could stand in for a dry suit, […]

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10 Things Guests Notice Most About Your Home

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The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week (May 18-24)

“Took my kid to “Bring Your Child To Work Day” a few weeks ago and now, any time I ask her how she’s doing, she says ‘Living the dream.’”

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The ‘Invisible’ Household Labor Moms Don’t Get Enough Credit For Handling

Keeping a household running smoothly takes a lot of effort. There are the more obvious physical tasks like cooking meals, taking out the garbage, folding laundry and picking the kids up from school. But it also requires a whole bunch of behind-the-scenes planning, organizing, anticipating of needs, decision-making and delegating known as the mental load […]