Advice, stories, and real talk on love, dating, and more.
Advice, stories, and real talk on love, dating, and more.
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The dating scene is a fickle business. Unless you're a conventionally attractive human being who's generally doing alright for themselves in life, the chances of you scoring a partner who fits into that category are incredibly low. And that's just sort of how things go: the hot people date the…
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It's a sad fact that people on the internet will take any opportunity they can get to shame and judge other people, whether they're friends, strangers or even family members. It often seems like social media has only served to exacerbate our least empathetic traits, and can turn the most…
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When it comes to weddings, sometimes the photographs seem to be more important than the actual event itself. I remember when I was a best man at a wedding a couple of years ago, and I seriously underestimated the amount of time I spent in front of the camera. Every…
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You may have noticed a lot more guys out there with facial hair over the last few years. There are plenty of different theories on why exactly this has been happening, from those who claim it's due to some sort of 'masculinity under threat' to others who see it as…
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"Where do you want to eat?" If you're of a certain age in a certain living situation, that simple question of six words is enough to send shivers down your spine. Ladies and gentlemen, being in a loving, fulfilling relationship with another person is great - you should try it…
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When you're thinking about getting married to the person you love most in the world, there's certainly a heck of a lot to plan and consider ahead of time. Yes, they liked your romantic proposal, but there's so much left to plan! The catering, the guests, the wedding band; just thinking…
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When you brainstorm Halloween costumes, you typically think of something outside of reality: a superhero that can shoot spider-webs out of his wrists or a magical princess with the power to control ice and snow. But you can also create an incredible costume based on someone in real life, poking…
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We're often told that love can come in many guises and that none of us can prepare for the person we fall for. Indeed, while our society is a lot more open and tolerant towards romantic relationships that fall outside the 'traditional', it's clear that we still have a ways…
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Cults are inherently a very scary prospect for many of us. Popular Netflix shows like Wild Wild Country and classic movies like The Wicker Man (1973) have created an aura of fear and mystery around any that do continue to thrive, with survivors telling tales of bizarre sex rituals and…
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When it comes to piercings, you'll find that everyone has an opinion, and sometimes a surprisingly strong one on what is appropriate and what is not. Some parents choose to have their kids' ears pierced at a young age, while others are firmly against piercings of any kind, and would…
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When it comes to displaying affection, it seems that people either fall into one or two camps: overly touchy-feely or completely standoffish. And for those who find physical touch repulsive, life sure can be difficult. I mean, you never know when you're going to encounter a "hugger", and in that…
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Alcohol often gets a pretty bad rap in the press these days, but it turns out that booze isn't all bad for you. Sure, an excessive amount will cause some serious problems but, in moderation, it can have a number of benefits. It can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease, for…
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When you're a kid, birthday parties are the best. You get to pig out on junk food, open a bunch of sweet presents, and hang out with all of your friends. It's a special day where you feel loved and appreciated. (And also hopefully you get a lot of presents.)…
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Hope you have your costume ready, because Halloween is just around the corner. Actually, scratch that, it is already Halloween in America. Yeah, it's October 19, but we pretty much celebrate the holiday all month. There's nothing we love more than dressing up in costumes and getting wasted. When choosing…
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Professional gamer Douglas Martin, aka FaZe Censor, made headlines when he announced he was dumping his girlfriend, Yanet Garcia, 'The World's Hottest Weathergirl.' The reason? So he could have more time to play 'Call of Duty.' Seriously. The couple dated for three years, and Yanet moved from Mexico to New…
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What's the best strategy to get swiped right on Tinder? Is it turning your profile into a Powerpoint presentation? Using photos that 'get uglier if you keep scrolling'? How about using a profile pic of you with Angela from The Office? People have tried just about everything to attract those…
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In many parts of the world, abstinence is considered to be a virtue - a way of preserving the sanctity of marriage by forgoing sexual intercourse until after the nuptials. But many of us would certainly struggle with the idea of staying celibate after getting married. Unfortunately, that's exactly what…
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In a world where everyone seems to get divorced, it's always rather touching to find a couple still in love after decades of marriage. Mona and Des Manahan have been married for 56 years and have taken their vows to each other very seriously. [caption id="attachment_12427257" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Caters…
