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My Life With OCD: What It’s Like to Live With the Chronic ‘Doubting Disorder’

October is National OCD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to fighting the stigma against obsessive-compulsive disorder and spreading awareness about...

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The Majority of Women Think They’re Too Fat for Sex

As a society that claims to be body positive, we witness and perpetuate a ton of harsh criticism and toxic messaging regularly. Take one scroll on...

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Today’s Moon Phase: October 16, 2025

Happy Thursday! We are just one day away from the weekend, and as we move closer to a new lunar cycle, the moon is losing its illumination from the...

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‘Snowmanning’ Is the Cold New Dating Trend Taking Over This Winter

Welcome back to another segment of: “WTF is wrong with today’s culture?” Today’s topic is the disgustingly common winter dating trend called...

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Your Job Is Destroying Your Love Life

It seems everyone I know, myself included, is experiencing burnout today. With daily responsibilities, personal relationships, and financial hardships...

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Today’s Moon Phase: October 15, 2025

Happy Hump Day! If you look up at the sky tonight, you might notice the moon in her sliver of glory. The current phase is a waning crescent, which is...

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Today’s Moon Phase: October 14, 2025

Happy Tuesday, and happy last phase of the lunar cycle! Today, the moon has officially entered the waning crescent phase, meaning it is shrinking in...

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Today’s Moon Phase: October 13, 2025

Welcome to a new week—and a new lunar phase. Today, the moon entered the last quarter phase, reaching an illumination of 50%. From here on out, the...

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5 Fall Cleaning Hacks for the Ultimate Autumn Reset

I don’t know about you, but autumn is my season to start fresh—and that often means decluttering my home and wardrobe. Similar to the concept of...

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6 Ways To Revive a Dying Friendship

As we get older, many of us outgrow certain friendships. It’s all a natural part of aging and maturing, as our values and priorities tend to change...

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Forget Cuffing Season: 3 Ways to Embrace Leafing Instead

Autumn is infamously known as “cuffing season,” a time when you lock down a partner so you have a 1 for the holidays, a cuddle buddy on cold...

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Today’s World Mental Health Day: 4 Real Ways You Can Help

Today, October 10, is World Mental Health Day—the perfect opportunity to pause and reflect on your own mental wellbeing. There are countless ways...

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Neptune Is Reentering Pisces: What Each Zodiac Sign Should Know

On October 22, Neptune—the planet of inspiration, spirituality, and dreams—will re-enter the intuitive water sign of Pisces. Wondering how this...

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Is Netflix’s ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ Romanticizing a Murderer?

Monster: The Ed Gein Story is receiving a great deal of criticism for its fabricated storylines and lenient portrayal. Is the series showing too much...

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Today’s Moon Phase: October 9, 2025

Happy Thursday, and Happy Waning Gibbous Moon! Today, the moon is slowly becoming smaller from our view here on Earth. This time marks the infamous...

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Meet ‘Hub-Sons,’ 2025’s Answer to the Tradwife Trend

You’ve heard of the tradwives and stay-at-home moms, but what about the hub-sons?  Apparently, there’s been an increase in sons choosing to live...

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Today’s Moon Phase: October 8, 2025

Happy Wednesday! How are you feeling coming off the full moon? If you’re still wired, you’re definitely not alone. I don’t know about you, but...

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3 Zodiac Signs Most Likely to Be Successful Musicians

Did you know that the deeply sensitive and nurturing water sign Cancer is known as the most successful zodiac sign in Billboard Hot 100 history?...

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Today’s Moon Phase: October 7, 2025

Happy Tuesday—and Happy Full Moon! Last night, the moon officially reached 100% illumination, shining brightly over us. This beautiful moon is known...

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A Pub Postponed Its Psychic Night Due to ‘Unforeseen Circumstances,’ and Everyone’s Laughing

A pub in Northumberland announced that it was rescheduling an event due to “unforeseen circumstances.” The kicker? The postponed event was...

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4 Ways to Quit Caring About Likes and Actually Live Your Life

Anyone who uses social media understands the rush of validation after posting a photo—whether it’s a selfie, a shot of their new home, an art...

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Who Is Christa Gail Pike, the Only Woman on Tennessee’s Death Row?

Next year, Tennessee plans to execute the only woman on the state’s death row. Christa Gail Pike, who is now 49 years old, brutally killed her...

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Today’s Moon Phase: October 6, 2025

Happy Monday, and welcome to a new week! This one is bound to be magical, as the full moon will occur later this evening at around 11:48 p.m. EST. Not...

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4 Zodiac Signs Set for Major Growth During October’s Harvest Supermoon

October is associated with various themes—from Halloween and mysticism to full moons and crisp air. To kick off the early days of this festive...

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Today’s Moon Phase: October 3, 2025

Happy Friday! We’ve officially (thankfully) made it to yet another weekend. Today’s moon phase is the waxing gibbous, as it has been virtually all...

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Black Cat Adoptions Are on the Rise Thanks to a Cartoon Cat

Black cats are renowned for their spooky, mysterious vibes and direct association with Halloween. As a black cat owner myself, I am wholeheartedly...

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5 Rising Dating Trends to Look Out for in 2026

With 2026 creeping closer, we’re all starting to look toward the year ahead, and the questionable new dating trends that will come along with it....

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Today’s Moon Phase: October 1, 2025

Happy Wednesday—and Happy October! We’ve now entered the month of Halloween, with spooky season officially upon us. I don’t know about you, but...

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Today’s Moon Phase: September 30, 2025

Happy Tuesday—and happy last day of September! Tomorrow marks the beginning of October, a particularly autumnal month. With Halloween just around...

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6 Ways to Celebrate National Coffee Day

Did you know that today is National Coffee Day? This unofficial yet important holiday marks the end of the summer and the beginning of autumn,...

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Today’s Moon Phase: September 29, 2025

Happy Monday, and welcome to a new week! I hope you had a great weekend and enjoyed a small break from the chaos. Today’s moon phase is the first...

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5 Signs You Need to Dump Your Therapist ASAP

Oftentimes, when we start therapy for mental health struggles, we trust the professional we’re seeking help from. In fact, throughout my lifelong...

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Want To Strengthen Your Relationship? Try This.

A few years back, author Codie Sanchez coined the TEAM method—a daily practice that’s supposed to benefit couples. “Every night my husband and I...

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6 Non-Cringe Ways to Make Yourself Instantly More Magnetic

In a society that shames individuality and authenticity, especially when it comes to our physical appearance, it’s difficult to feel alluring when...

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Current Moon Phase: September 26, 2025

Happy Friday—and welcome to the weekend!  Today’s moon phase is the waxing crescent, just as it was yesterday and will be again tomorrow. Right...

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5 Life Lessons I Learned From My Cat

I recently came across an article from Psychology Today about the lessons we can learn from cats, and I figured I’d create my own list based on...

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Slow Dating is Trendy Again. Is It Right for You?

Dating has become a dreadful activity for many people. Between the non-committal types and the love bombers who want to rush into a relationship,...

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Dogfishing Is a Thing Now, Thanks to the Awful Dating Scene

Let’s face it: dogs are much more appealing to most women than fish—especially on a dating app. Odds are, a profile of a man holding a bass while...

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Today’s Moon Phase: September 24, 2025

Happy Hump Day! We are officially halfway through the work week—but just a few days into the new lunar cycle. Right now, the moon is in the waxing...

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8 Signs You Might Have Eldest Daughter Syndrome

Have you ever heard of eldest daughter syndrome? If you’re on a certain side of TikTok, you might be familiar with the concept. Countless women have...

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5 Tips for Maintaining Your Sanity on Social Media

I don’t know about you, but I have an awful habit of starting and ending my day scrolling on social media. And, of course, it often distracts me...

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Today’s Moon Phase: September 23, 2025

Happy Tuesday! Yesterday, we experienced the autumn equinox, aka the first day of fall. And what a perfect time to kickstart this season than with a...

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4 Signs You’re Overgiving in Your Relationship

Do you have an unhealthy habit of overgiving in your relationships? Are you always the one stewing in resentment after going above and beyond for...

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Today’s Moon Phase: September 22, 2025

Happy Monday! Welcome to a new week—and a new lunar cycle. Yesterday, we experienced the new moon in all of its glory. As the first of eight moon...

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3 Tips for Figuring Out What the Heck You Want in a Relationship

A recent study published in the journal Personal Relationships stressed the importance of relationship clarity in building fulfilling romantic...

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5 Signs You’re a Chronic Procrastinator—and How to Finally Stop

Procrastination is a common issue many people face, and for a variety of reasons. In fact, some people don’t even realize they’re procrastinating...

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Flights Grounded, Airport Shut Down Over UFO Sighting

09/19/25 Update: After investigating, airport security determined the UFO was most likely an unauthorized drone. The airport resumed operations around...

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Today’s Moon Phase: September 19, 2025

Happy Friday! We’ve officially made it to the end of the week. In just two days, we will close out the current lunar cycle and start a new one....

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4 Tips for Absolutely Owning Your ‘Winter Arc’

If you’re chronically online like most people unfortunately are today, you might have heard the term “winter arc.” Popular on TikTok, the...

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There’s a Partial Solar Eclipse This Weekend—Here’s How To See It

On Sunday, September 21, we are experiencing a partial solar eclipse—one that can be viewed by only 0.2% of the population. Wondering if you’re...

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