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Gen Z Is Sharing Misery on Dates With ‘Grim-Keeping’

In dating, many experts stress the importance of compatibility. Do you share the same interests, passions, values, and lifestyle as your partner?...

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Today’s Moon Phase: November 3, 2025

Happy Monday! I hope you had a spooky, festive Halloweekend. Are you ready for this week’s full moon? It’s coming up quickly, but for now, we’re...

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Night Owls vs Early Birds: This One Is ‘Cognitively Superior’

Would you consider yourself a night owl or an early bird? Apparently, one is considered “cognitively superior” to the other. While they might seem...

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People Are Paying $200 to Hug Strangers

Singles are getting so lonely and touch-deprived that they’re paying $200 to hug strangers. That’s right: this loneliness epidemic is impacting us...

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Holiday Horoscope: What Each Zodiac Sign Can Expect This Halloween

Happy Halloween to all who celebrate! Whether you’re dressing to the nines and hitting the town with your friends or sporting a Snoopy Halloween PJ...

31.10.2025 2

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Today’s Moon Phase: October 31, 2025

Happy Friday, but more importantly, Happy Halloween! The moon is extremely important today, as it’s often associated with the spooky holiday. And...

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How to Banish Demonic Spirits, According to a Real Life Addams Family

Apparently, there’s a real-life modern version of the Addams family living in the UK today—and they shared some tips for keeping the bad spirits...

31.10.2025 9

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Halloween Parties Are the New Dating Mixers: 5 Ways to Find Your Boo

Halloween is my favorite holiday—and for good reason. From the ideal brisk autumn weather and vibrant scenery to the mysterious and spooky energy,...

30.10.2025 2

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Today’s Moon Phase: October 30, 2025

Happy Thursday! We’ve almost made it to the weekend, and we are just one day away from Halloween, which is often associated with the moon, by the...

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Today’s Moon Phase: October 29, 2025

Happy Wednesday! We are just two days away from Halloween, and the moon has officially transitioned into the first quarter moon, meaning it’s now...

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4 Zodiac Signs Most Likely to Ghost You This Halloween

With Halloween mere days away, some zodiac signs are getting into the holiday spirit by ghosting their partners. Wondering whether you’ll be the...

28.10.2025 1

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7 Solo Halloween Ideas That Are a Total Vibe

Love spooky season, but have no one to spend the holiday with? Don’t worry—you’re not the only one, and you don’t have to miss out on...

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Today’s Moon Phase: October 27, 2025

Happy Monday! I hope you’re ready for a new week ahead, because this one is sure to be filled with intense energy—especially as we move closer to...

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5 Tips for Finally Moving on After a Nasty Breakup

Apparently, Breakup Day is coming up on December 11—just in time for the holidays.  Many people look to lock it down with someone before the cold...

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What is Menodivorce? The Midlife Marital Crisis No One Talks About.

In honor of Menopause Awareness Month, many people have been discussing a recent menopause hot topic: “menodivorce.” Menodivorce is essentially a...

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5 Ways To Protect Your Relationship From Daylight Saving Time Woes

The clocks are set to change Halloween weekend, with many of us gaining a beloved hour of sleep. And while it might feel like a positive in the...

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TikTok Dating Experts Are Ruining Your Love Life

TikTok can be an entertaining place to escape and zone out after a long day at work. However, oftentimes, it can also be a harmful one. Without...

25.10.2025 2

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6 Signs Your Partner Is Cheating During the Holidays

The holidays are typically a time to gather with loved ones and secure a 1 for all the festivies. Many relationships deepen during the late...

25.10.2025 2

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Today’s Moon Phase: October 24, 2025

Happy Friday and happy weekend! We’ve officially made it through another week, and with the moon currently in the zodiac sign of Sagittarius, the...

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3 Zodiac Signs That Will Experience Major Shakeups This Scorpio Season

Spooky season has been in full effect since the start of October, but Scorpio season (October 22 – November 21) has just begun, bringing an even...

23.10.2025 2

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Today’s Moon Phase: October 23, 2025

Happy Thursday! As we near the weekend, the moon is slowly gaining illumination from the sun each night. We are currently in the waxing crescent...

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10 Iconic Spooky Songs for Your Halloween Playlist

I pride myself on creating the best mood-based and holiday-themed playlists. And since autumn is my favorite season of the year, and Halloween is my...

22.10.2025 3

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Today’s New Moon in Libra Is Putting Your Relationships on Trial

Today’s new moon in Libra is bound to change your life as you know it—especially when it comes to your relationships. If you’ve been avoiding...

21.10.2025 3

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5 Ways to Prepare for Winter and the Seasonal Affective Disorder That Comes With It

If you’re someone who suffers from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), you likely know just how debilitating winter can feel. According to the Mayo...

20.10.2025 5

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8 People With OCD Told Us Their Stories to Help Shatter the Stigma

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an often misunderstood mental health condition, affecting about 1 in 40 adults and about 1 in 100 kids and...

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Today’s Moon Phase: October 20, 2025

Welcome to a new week—and soon, a new lunar cycle. Today is the last day of the current lunar cycle. The waning crescent moon is officially...

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This Is What Your Wardrobe Color Says About You

If you were to take a look at your closet, is there a specific color that stands out more than others? For example, my entire wardrobe is basically...

19.10.2025 7

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The 5 Types of Couples—and What They Reveal About Your Relationship’s Future

The Gottman Institute, which was co-founded by doctors John and Julie Gottman, provided a research-based approach to relationships. Drawing from over...

19.10.2025 10

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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...

16.10.2025 7

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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...

16.10.2025 5

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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...

15.10.2025 6

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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...

12.10.2025 10

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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...

12.10.2025 7

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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...

11.10.2025 3

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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...

08.10.2025 4

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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?...

07.10.2025 2

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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...

07.10.2025 20

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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...

07.10.2025 20

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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...

06.10.2025 20

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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...

06.10.2025 10

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