Advice, stories, and real talk on love, dating, and more.
Advice, stories, and real talk on love, dating, and more.
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For many of us, family is one of the most important things in life. We depend on them, we do our best for them, and - ultimately - we love them... even if they can be irritating sometimes (and if my younger brother happens to be reading this: yes, I'm…
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There's a reason that wedding photographers are so expensive. First, there's a lot of planning that goes into selecting the dream venue, the perfect flowers and the dress for the occasion, and getting crappy photos of it all would just not do it justice. Secondly, many people claim it's the most important…
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Most of us use legal drugs, like caffeine, alcohol and marijuana (depending on where you live). But others crave illegal ones, like cocaine, ecstasy and marijuana (depending on where you live). And the only way to buy those seductive substances is from a drug dealer. (I asked at Target. They don't…
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Divorce lawyer Baroness Shackleton, who previously represented Paul McCartney, teamed up with researchers from the University of Exeter to figure out what exactly what couples should know about one another before they commit to a serious relationship. "More than 50% of the people consulting me about divorce have said they…
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Sometimes, being a social media addict has its disadvantages. We're all guilty of spending a bit too much time on Facebook (hey, you probably wouldn't be reading this article otherwise, right?) And this can get pretty aggravating if you end up with a reputation for spending your whole week taking…
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Valentine's Day can be a difficult one for couples. Things usually work out, but figuring out the perfect gift can be a bit of a headache. Luckily for Brian, he had an inspired idea for what to get his girlfriend Manini that year. Seeing as they were both Disney fans,…
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The first date. The big day. It's showtime, Baby. This is it. Your hair is wet with gel and sweat, you smell like a walking advert for CK IN2U, and your shirt - for one day only - is ironed. "Where are you taking them?" your friends ask. The cinema?…
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I've never pulled off a hilarious phone prank. In my early 20's, I tried, swiping friend's phones and texting awkward things to all their contacts: "I'm pregnant." "I'm moving to North Dakota." "I have herpes." But they didn't think it was "funny ha-ha" so much as "funny I-don't-want-to-be-your-friend-any-more-do-not-ever-contact-me-ever-again." However, some…
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Recently a stunning Sports Illustrated swimsuit model strutted down the catwalk while breastfeeding her baby daughter. The video went viral, with thousands of people thanking the model for normalizing the act. Breastfeeding is totally natural, but mothers often get shamed for doing it in public. Usually haters give breastfeeding moms…
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Remember at school when you had to do a presentation in front of the class? I don't think any of us ever liked doing that - except for those of us who just love the spotlight. Teachers promised us that this prepared us for the future - but what did…
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Nothing better than a beer, is there? Feeling sad? Have a beer. Feeling happy? Celebrate with a beer. Is it too hot? Have a beer. Is it freezing outside? Go and have a beer. Beer is a cure-all. Beer is comforting. Beer, above all else, is a friend. However, it…
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How much do you really know about your significant other? How much do they know about you? it's a bit of an uncomfortable question isn't it? To be honest, it's one that a lot of couples are conflicted over, because there's a good chance that they might not like to…
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At a Sports Illustrated swimsuit show in Miami, a lot of extraordinary women strutted down the catwalk. One model was a cancer survivor, one model was about to go to boot camp, and one model was a two time Paralympic gold medalist. However, model Mara Martin stole the show by…
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Women put up with a lot of crap from guys. Obnoxious bros catcall women when they walk down the street, following them for blocks, wondering why they're not smiling. Odious creeps use their positions of power at work to take advantage of women, committing acts of sexual harassment and sexual…
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The world of dating in the modern world is a vast, confusing and challenging landscape. While landing yourself a date used to be based on human interaction and chance encounters, it's now a science. There is a multitude of articles online that give you tips and tricks on how to…
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If you have siblings, you know that sometimes you're allies, and sometimes you're enemies. Like the lords and ladies on Game of Thrones, you're always scheming to get what's in your best interest. And when you get compromising information on your sibling, it's a gift. Do you snitch on them…
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There's a common belief that, when people are searching for their soulmate, it's "opposites" that attract most. However, after a recent conversation thread went viral on Twitter, it's transpired that a lot of folks out there are drawn to other halves that look almost identical to them. It all started when…
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If you asked a hundred different parents for their opinions on the best way to raise a child, you'd almost certainly get around a hundred different answers. But that's not surprising, really, considering that there is no tried-and-tested "right" way to bring up a kid, and everyone who does take…
