An Age-By-Age Guide to Teaching Kids About Online Safety
This post is part of our “Big Talks” series—a guide to helping parents navigate the most important conversations they’ll have with their kids. Read more here. It is one of…
How to Stop Being Lonely, According to the Surgeon General
The Surgeon General of the United States is sounding the alarm about the growing epidemic of loneliness in this country. Vivek Hallegere Murthy’s just released public health advisory compiles a…
Beware of ‘Snow Globing’ When Dating During the Holidays
Photo: scaiphotography (Shutterstock) The holidays bring up all sorts of different feelings for singles, which explains why some engage in cuffing season (aka when you “cuff” yourself to someone—metaphorically of…
How to Respond to People Who Constantly Talk Over You
Photo: Fran jetzt (Shutterstock) Sometimes, interruptions are necessary—like if someone’s pointless speech at an awards show rambles on too long. But most of the time, interruptions that involve one person…
How to Get Through a Dry Spell in Your Relationship
Everything seems better at the beginning of a relationship, but especially the sex. Impromptu romps in the sack are the norm as you and your partner are excited to explore…
Things Only Assholes Say After a Celebrity Death
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) When a celebrity dies, it’s normal to grieve. Sure, it probably indicates you had something of a parasocial relationship with that person (as they likely did not…
The ‘Four Horsemen’ That Can Predict Whether You’ll Get Divorced
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) Divorce is the big “D” word that no one in a marriage wants to think about—but we all know it happens, even to couples whose relationship was…
What Is a Parasocial Relationship (and How to Know If You’re in One)?
If you spend any time on Twitter or other social media platforms, you’re bound to encounter words that you usually learn in therapy. “Gaslighting” is one. “Toxic” is another that…
How to Rekindle a Fling After You Ghosted Someone
It’s pretty much a universal law that after you ghost someone, they’ll start looking hotter in their Instagram pics. They might not even be doing it to show you what…