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Not knowing what’s going to happen is the worst. It’s also really good for us.
Not knowing what’s going to happen is the worst. It’s also really good for us.
Here’s how much of a buffer you really have.
The definitive guide to bailing on your friends.
Will I ever use this pickle container again? Probably not. Should I recycle it? Absolutely not, that jar is my son.
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Expert advice on how to live with other people.
Your guide to eating produce in a time of cyclospora.
Cyclosporiasis has sickened some 4,000 Americans so far this year.
If you’ve never read the 2,800-year-old epic (or only skimmed it in high school), here’s how to get into it.
Bad days are inevitable. A meltdown doesn’t have to be.
When you feel terrible — or just numb — singing can be easier than talking.
And what you can do to keep petty drama from escalating into all-out warfare.
Time to spam your friends with photos.
Dishing with your neighbors is a time-honored tradition. Here’s how to do it without getting messy.
Interacting with children has gotten a lot less intuitive, even if you’re a parent yourself.
Don’t be nervous! Befriending them is easier than you think and could meaningfully improve your life.
How to build good relationships with your neighbors (even when it’s hard).
Doorbell surveillance is undermining neighborly relationships.
After decades of social isolation, people are realizing proximity is a resource.
If you’re already stressed about the end of the season, you’re not alone.
Activity fairs give shy and hesitant people permission to participate.
Traditional milestones are still attainable — just on a longer timeline.
Building platonic intimacy takes intention, creativity, and a little vulnerability.
Here’s everything to know about BEMT, which is safe, highly effective, and actually pleasant to wear.
“She’s conveying this stuff and I’m like, ‘Wow, you really think that?’ And she’s like, ‘Well, no, not really.’”
AI slop will teach your kid how to dust underwater and eat salad with scissors.
They grow up together, but are twins destined to share a social network?
Unclench your jaw and unlock your emotions?
When bodies and appearances are malleable, what does that mean for the person underneath?
What to do if your friends are confiding in ChatGPT instead of you.
Most people say friendship is important to them, but often act in ways that contradict that sentiment.
Even when you’re physically alone, you might not be getting the restorative solitude you need.
Losing a job can feel like losing your identity. Here’s how to find yourself again.
Whether you’re really struggling or just need a small favor, there’s no shame in seeking support.
It is possible to shut your brain off without falling into the mindless scrolling trap.
Have we finally unlocked exercise’s biggest secret? Or is this yet another lie perpetrated Big Treadmill?
I like camping. My partner doesn’t. How will we make it work?
If you’re about 30 seconds away from completely losing your cool with a family member, read this.
How to turn new people into new friends.
We can get distracted sometimes. Here’s how to make your loved ones feel truly heard.
A lot of people find money stuff overwhelming — but it’s never too late to start educating yourself.
I feel guilty about how much I hate being pregnant. Experts say I shouldn’t.
You just have to strike a balance between optimism and realism.