What to Say (and Not to Say) When You Break Up With Someone
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) Breaking up, as they say, is hard to do. Everyone needs guidance when it comes to ending things, but usually, advice focuses on how to know you…
9 Things Our Parents Did That We Should Absolutely Bring Back
Photo: Drazen Zigic (Shutterstock) OK, not all families all the time (this was the latchkey kid era, after all). But in general, there was once a greater emphasis on family…
The 7 Deadly Sins of Friendship
Photo: dezy (Shutterstock) Back in 1939, scientists at Harvard began a longitudinal study in order to “identify the psychosocial predictors of healthy aging.” The study, which is still running to…
Stop Thinking You’re ‘Too Old’ to Do What You Want to Do
Photo: Halfpoint (Shutterstock) There are plenty of ways our culture tells us we are “too old” for certain jobs, activities, or pursuits. Game shows ask participants at what age women…
How to Complain About Bad Service Without Being an Asshole
Photo: Alp Aksoy (Shutterstock) Have you ever gotten a bad meal at a restaurant, then proceeded to eat it anyway? Have you ever told a stylist you love your new…
What Not to Do When You Fuck Up at Work
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) We all make mistakes, but knowing how to actually get over them is a sorely underrated skill. We recently covered how to save your career after screwing…
9 Ways to Foster Financial Intimacy in a New Relationship
Photo: Andrey_Popov (Shutterstock) A couple’s discussion about finances should never be a one-off. Once you’ve laid the foundation for open and honest communication about money, make it a habit. If…