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If you hold your phone more than your partner at night, you might be the reason they are becoming a stranger. How couples choose to unwind before bedtime is an overlooked relationship killer, therapists say. And the biggest culprit might just be the TVs and phones we often use to…
When it comes to dating, the prevailing belief is that men prefer to date a bit younger, while women go for men a few years older. Global marriage stats back that up, showing that men, on average, are 4.2 years older than their wives in mixed-gender marriages. When asked about…
Relationships are full of highs, lows and a whole bunch of ordinary moments in between. Somehow couples on X, Bluesky and Threads continue to find humor in the minutiae of being in love. Every week, we round up the funniest posts from couples on those platforms. Scroll down to read…
During the last seven years of my wife Maggie’s life, she suffered from neurosarcoidosis, a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the central nervous system. Each episode of inflammation caused irreparable damage to her ability to function independently. The drugs she took to manage the neurosarcoidosis…
Picture this: You’re at brunch with a friend opening up about her marriage struggles. As she shares, you offer the classic advice: better communication, more date nights, maybe trying couples therapy. All solid suggestions, but now there’s a new player in the relationship-help arena: artificial intelligence. TikTok is now filled…
These days, many aspects of traditional etiquette feel outdated. From rigid dress codes to time-consuming formalities, many old rules no longer fit with our modern lives and resources. “In some of the antique etiquette books in my collection, there are some doozies that would be laughable in today’s world,” Jodi…
“Dads like to say ‘here comes trouble!’ But it’s just another dad wearing a backwards hat”
The best job I’ve ever worked was one where I talked about sex from the opening to the end of my shift. Walking through the fluorescent shelves and orderly storage room at The Ripped Bodice in Park Slope, Brooklyn, no conversation was considered NSFW. Trust me, if you like all…
Kids are often more observant than many adults give them credit for. It’s not just what we say to them directly that they’re absorbing; it’s how we talk about ourselves and others, what we say to others about them and how we behave, too. We asked experts what sorts of…
One of the best parts of getting older is realizing that your mom is a highly impressive, badass woman who was living a rich, interesting life long before you came along. (But hey, bonus points for raising you.) With that in mind, we asked our readers to share their favorite…
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are great occasions to honor the parental figures in your life. But it seems many moms and dads like to vent about their special days on Twitter ― and many like to highlight the differences between the two holidays. We’ve rounded up 16 funny tweets…
At the advice of a child psychologist, my boyfriend of six months put a picture of us in his apartment so his three young kids — twin boys (almost 6) and his daughter (barely 4) — could ask questions about me. I carried interminable energy to solidify this potential family…
From 2014 to 2020, the birth rate in the United States consistently decreased by 2% annually. U.S. births increased by just 1% in 2024, still near the record-setting low of 2023. Statisticians and sociologists chalk up the baby bust to a number of structural cultural factors, including sky-high child care…
My daughter was asleep in her room down the hall, and my husband and I gathered our bowls of popcorn and settled on the couch. I had my feet up on the coffee table, was comfortable in my sweatpants, and I relaxed into the cushions as my husband hit “play”…
A Charleston, South Carolina, man was taken into custody Sunday after he hid in his ex-girlfriend’s shower, pretended to stab her and later choked her in what he called a “prank,” police say. Jackson Collum Arnold, 25, is facing multiple charges in connection with the incident, including assault/battery of a…
Feeling lonely? Mark Zuckerberg thinks maybe it’s time you send an AI bot a friend request. Last week, the Meta CEO sat down for an hour-long conversation with podcaster Dwarkesh Patel and argued that it’s only a matter of time before society sees the “value” in AI friendships. “There’s this…
Twenty years ago, mega celebrity couples roamed the earth: There was Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner (hot on the heels of his first breakup with J.Lo). Nick Lachey and Jessica “Is It Chicken Or Is It Fish?” Simpson. But those are the ones everyone remembers.…
As a disabled queer man who uses a wheelchair and loves sex and getting naked with men, I have had to navigate the coming out process a number of times and in a number of different ways. I first came out as gay when I was 16. At that time,…
Opening a joint bank account can be a big milestone in your relationship, but it’s a step that many people unfortunately take without fully considering the potential risks — especially if the relationship sours and ends catastrophically. “Nobody wants to think about the bad part of it, but there are…
Aaron Rodgers’ hands are making people think he might be a married man. The football star was seen with a ring on his wedding finger during Friday’s 2025 Barnstable Brown Gala, an event held before the annual Kentucky Derby in Louisville. One fan on X shared a video from the…
I stand on a street corner in the middle of downtown Chicago in the summertime. My nerves are starting to show. I scroll on my phone and take in a few deep breaths. I don’t exactly blend in with the crowd in my flowing white dress, feather earrings and wavy…
There are 171,476 words in current use in the English language, according to the Oxford English Dictionary. If you’re learning English for the first time, it’s an intimidating number. Some of the words are cutesy (kerfuffle, jubilee). Others are onomatopoeic, with a similar sound to the idea they’re describing (meow,…
Narcissism ― the personality disorder that’s been a mainstay in pop psychology for decades now ― gets its name from Narcissus, a hunter from Greek mythology who was so handsome, he fell in love with his own image reflected in a pool of water. But when we talk about the…
A genuine, heartfelt apology is a powerful step toward mending hurt feelings and finding a resolution. A half-assed apology, on the other hand, can be worse than none at all. Illustration: Damon Dahlen/HuffPost Photos: Getty The difference between a sincere apology and cheap one has a lot to do with…
“There is no bond stronger than two moms who are annoyed by the same things.”
I was recently perusing LinkedIn when I noticed a post written by a former workmate. She wrote a long-winded essay thanking the people who have always been supportive members of the media community ― and hoping that she has always been “one of these people.” I gasped. This woman ruined…
Cartoonist Adrienne Hedger illustrates all kinds of different relationship dynamics, but one of her favorites is the bond between siblings. “Sibling relationships encompass so many human experiences ― love, competition, exasperation, tenderness, annoyance, support, fun, and the intense desire to yell, “I’M TELLING ON YOU!’” Hedger told HuffPost. “Cartoons are…
I woke up in the ICU with tubes down my throat. My life had been saved, but I wasn’t relieved — I was devastated. April is National Hope Month. But is hope real? Or is it just a beautiful lie we cling to? My husband was leaving me. I had…
“As a mom, I just realized why Daddy’s porridge was hot, Mommy’s was cold, and baby’s was just right. I feel some type of way now.”
Model Elizabeth Hurley and singer Billy Ray Cyrus surprised fans last weekend when they hard-launched their relationship on social media ― but, according to Cyrus, their romance had actually been brewing for some time. Appearing on Apple Music Country’s “The Ty Bentli Show” Thursday, Cyrus recalled meeting Hurley on the…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jurors convicted a Southern California judge of second-degree murder on Tuesday for fatally shooting his wife while the couple argued and watched television at home. Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, 74, was on trial for the 2023 death of his wife Sheryl, 65, in…
Sharing is caring. Or at least that’s how people who are into “hot husbanding” feel. The kink got mainstream attention last month, when comedian Nikki Glasser went on “The Goop Podcast” and talked about “sharing” her on-and-off-again boyfriend, Chris Convy, with other women. Glasser went on to liken her kink…
Being a “girl dad” will have some benefits for NFL veteran Jason Kelce, according to his wife, Kylie Kelce. Appearing on Amanda Hirsch’s “Not Skinny but Not Fat” podcast this week, Kylie Kelce recalled the early days of her relationship with Jason Kelce, whom she married in 2018. “I think…
Mike Goodnough is hoping to clear the air about his much-buzzed-about split from Valerie Bertinelli. Last Friday, Goodnough opened up about his “complicated relationship” with Bertinelli in a lengthy Instagram post, noting there were “external” obstacles that prevented him and the actor-turned-celebrity-chef from enjoying a more stable romance. “The one…
Researchers have long known that straight women statistically have fewer orgasms than their male partners. One particularly depressing 2018 study found that 87% of husbands compared to 49% of wives reported consistently experiencing an orgasm. While you might assume the chasm would close as women aged and became more sexually…
Megyn Kelly has doubts about former first lady Michelle Obama’s efforts to shut down those unfounded divorce rumors. On Saturday’s episode of her SiriusXM radio show, Kelly called Michelle Obama’s recent comments on her relationship with former President Barack Obama into question. “I think she and he married the wrong…
Elizabeth Hurley’s son, Damian Hurley, seems to approve of his mom’s new romance with Billy Ray Cyrus. The elder Hurley and Cyrus surprised fans Sunday by going public with their relationship with an Instagram photo of themselves canoodling. “Happy Easter,” Hurley wrote alongside the image, in which Cyrus ― who…
“The downside to having smart, informed children is that sometimes you have to say things like, ‘No. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO FILIBUSTER BEDTIME.'”
In 2017, Samantha Thomas of Buffalo, New York, met a guy on Tinder. A few dates followed. Wherever they went ― casual drinks, a movie, a walk around the neighborhood ― the guy left his hat firmly in place, just as he had in all his Tinder pics. “It was…
The words “nice” and “kind” are often used interchangeably to describe a positive quality in a person. From an early age, we’re told to “be nice,” and we learn about the heartwarming nature of “acts of kindness.” But when you look into the definitions and usages for “nice” and “kind,”…
A marriage usually deteriorates slowly, after months or years of simmering tension and poor communication. But as most divorced people will tell you, if your outlook on the relationship is already bleak, sometimes there’s a moment ― a big argument or shocking revelation ― that signals to you that the…
Like so many of us, Rose Armitage, a 20-year-old from Las Vegas, is a crier during arguments. It doesn’t matter how well-reasoned her points are or how much of the moral high ground she has, when she and her boyfriend start arguing, the waterworks begin. “I can’t remember an argument…
If you were bullied or excluded as a child or adolescent, it might not surprise you to learn that studies have shown how peer victimization can have long-term effects. That’s certainly been the case for me. For decades, I’ve struggled with low-grade depression, anxiety and feelings of inadequacy and underachievement…
It’s a classic scenario: A group of friends is sitting around a table enjoying some wine or a meal when one of them brings up something that’s bothering them about their partner. Soon, others join in, sharing their own relationship woes, and suddenly it’s a full-on vent session. But is…
Driving a car might feel fun and freeing at times, but it can also be one of the most infuriating experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned commuter or occasional road tripper, you’ve no doubt witnessed your fair share of aggressive lane changes, excessive honking, bird-flipping and even physical confrontations on the…
People today have access to more information than ever before in human history, but that doesn’t mean we want to know everything. In fact, many folks lean into a common tendency called “the ostrich effect” when confronted with a prospect or news they’d prefer to keep far from their consciousness.…
Melinda French Gates is seemingly shrugging off the possibility of a reconciliation with her ex-husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. Speaking to the U.K.’s The Times in January, Gates described his 2021 divorce from French Gates as “the mistake I most regret,” adding: “The divorce thing was miserable for me and…
An Atlanta Braves sideline reporter is being criticized for asking for a woman’s phone number during Monday’s game with the Toronto Blue Jays. At one point during the game, Wiley Ballard briefly interviewed two attendees, Lauren and Kayla, who were at the rooftop patio at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.…
Steve and I found each other in midlife — both of us a bit weathered but willing, both ready for a second chance. Our bond was forged in trust and curiosity, and the outdoors was our refuge. We hiked, paddled and talked… about everything. Anything. I was magnetically drawn to…
Marriage is full of highs, lows and a whole bunch of ordinary moments in between. Somehow the married people on X, Bluesky and Threads continue to find humor in the minutiae of wedded life. Every week, we round up the funniest marriage posts on those platforms. Scroll down to read…
Dealing with a narcissist, or even any kind of antagonistic person, can be challenging to say the least. It’s hard to communicate effectively with someone who actually isn’t committed to conflict resolution. Enter the “gray rock method.” This strategy offers a helpful way to protect your peace while navigating interactions…
Conversations about sex are happening more freely and frequently than they once did. But even as we become more comfortable discussing certain topics, there are others that still make some people a little bashful. We asked sex educators to share the seemingly “weird” or “embarrassing” questions they actually get asked…
Many of us, unfortunately, encounter a bad boss at some point in our careers. But a narcissistic boss creates its own special kind of headache. At worst, they can chip away at your self-esteem by constantly needling you over your perceived faults and outright insulting you on a constant basis.…
Hosting guests at your home overnight is an incredibly generous deed that warrants gratitude and acknowledgement. Just because you’re opening up your place to others, however, doesn’t mean you have the right to treat them poorly. “The fact is everyone likes to be treated with respect and kindness,” Jackie Vernon-Thompson,…
Lainey Molnar is a 32-year-old single woman who’s child-free by choice. Needless to say, she’s no stranger to the judgment faced by women who don’t conform to society’s expectations. “I have always been considered a black sheep,” the Amsterdam-based artist told HuffPost. “I have 51 tattoos. I talk about taboos…
“My son has been alive for almost two months, and the fact that he hasn’t once asked me my name speaks volumes to his character. No class.”
When you imagine a narcissist (or simply reflect on ones you’ve met), you likely think of people who are arrogant and self-aggrandizing about their personal successes and superior skills. They’re overtly entitled, making it clear that they believe they deserve only the best. But narcissism can also manifest in alternative…
Are Americans done with marriage? Or just monogamy? A recent catchy headline in the Wall Street Journal, “American Women Are Giving Up on Marriage,” might make you think that’s the case. Even a recent study from the Institute for Family Studies found there’s an upswing in divorces for people aged…
Birth order theory is a perennial favorite topic on the internet: Are firstborn children really the independent trailblazers they’re made out to be? Are most middle children the peacemakers who everyone seems to forget exist or is that just true in your family? Are the youngest-born as laidback and chill…
Marriage is full of highs, lows and a whole bunch of ordinary moments in between. Somehow the married people on X, Bluesky and Threads continue to find humor in the minutiae of wedded life. Every week, we round up the funniest marriage posts on those platforms. Scroll down to read…
If you’re human, you likely harbor strong opinions about which of your friends should get divorced. But your personal beliefs are likely to differ from many of your friends’ views. A 2023 Pew Research Center survey found that Americans are split on when couples should break up. While 55% say…
I was 34 and married to a man when it first hit me: I should have bloomed by now. In high school, I had always been way too into waiting for marriage to have sex, even though I wasn’t particularly religious or conservative. I just thought, Well, a rule’s a…
“I can’t stop thinking about him,” my client said. “I even daydream about our wedding.” She stared at me intently from across the coffee table where our two cups of peppermint tea sat untouched. When I didn’t respond, she lowered her voice and said, “I just feel like we’re meant…
We all know what it’s like to feel resentful at times. Some people begin to resent their partners due to an unequal division of labor at home, while others develop resentment at work when their contributions go unrecognized. With kids, it’s not uncommon for resentment to build toward their parents.…
“Parenting is weird, like, I would die for you but I also don’t want to cook you dinner”
Tori Spelling claims she has few regrets in her life ― except about that sex tape she made with ex-husband Dean McDermott. She wishes it had gone public ― even though she said she never watched it after making it. The former “Beverly Hills: 90210” star recently dished about the…
When talking to a friend, family member, partner or co-worker, you probably have your go-to ways of responding. Maybe you’re the “ride or die” person always on their side. Maybe you like to brainstorm solutions. Maybe you think critically about what they’re saying and consider other perspectives. All of those…
Encountering a narcissist can present a range of challenges and leave you feeling emotionally drained and manipulated. When that person is a close relative or romantic partner, the issues compound. “If you’ve had a narcissist in your life, you probably felt that you didn’t have a voice,” Virginia Gilbert, a…
NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Bennett’s two daughters have filed a new lawsuit against their brother, alleging he illegally enriched himself at their expense against their father’s wishes both before and after the legendary singer’s death in 2023. Antonia and Johanna Bennett filed the lawsuit Monday in New York against…
Glen Powell confirmed that Sydney Sweeney attended his sister’s recent wedding, but he didn’t address speculation that there’s a budding romance. “Timing is everything in this world, isn’t it? [My sister] and Syd are obviously great friends, and it was a hell of a wedding,” Powell told Jenna Bush Hager…
In this TikTok era of quippy terms for lifestyle trends, you might have heard about “loud budgeting” in personal finance or “loud quitting” in the workplace. It turns out you can apply “loudness” to your dating as well. The concept is called “loud looking,” and it might be the ultimate…
That’s including Harrison’s ex-wife Pattie Boyd, a model and photographer who was married to the guitarist between 1966 and 1977 before she married Eric Clapton, who wrote the song “Layla” for her. After it was officially announced that Harris Dickinson will portray Lennon, Paul Mescal will be McCartney, Joseph Quinn…
A MAGA influencer who is claiming to be the mother of one of Elon Musk’s children resorted to drastic measures this past weekend to deal with a cut in child support from the Tesla mogul. Ashley St. Clair, 26, said that she was selling a Tesla worth $100,000 in order…
Marriage is full of highs, lows and a whole bunch of ordinary moments in between. Somehow the married people on X, Bluesky and Threads continue to find humor in the minutiae of wedded life. Every week, we round up the funniest marriage posts on those platforms. Scroll down to read…
“I love how my kids can’t find their shoes but they can find the tiniest bit of onion in their dinner”
Dirty talk doesn’t have to be complicated. As sex columnist Dan Savage once summed it up, the best sex talk is simple and straightforward: “Tell ’em what you’re going to do, tell ’em what you’re doing, tell ’em what you did.” Still, as simple as it can be, many of…
People are not always at their best throughout the air travel process, particularly not at the end of the journey at baggage claim. “Travel these days is stressful,” said Jodi R.R. Smith, the president of Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting. “After a long flight, passengers are tired, dehydrated and stressed. Now they…
“The View” co-hosts recently engaged in quite the lively discussion about marriage, with one particularly intriguing question: Is it ever OK to suddenly request a nonromantic partnership from your spouse? Co-host Joy Behar doesn’t think so. During a segment of the daytime show on Wednesday, moderator Whoopi Goldberg kicked off…
Before he became a dating coach and started dating with some finesse, Benjamin Camras would often make a serious mistake on first dates: Nervous to meet someone new, he’d make it weird by oversharing some insecurity or intimate detail about his life. “I thought that if someone knew all of…
Marriage is full of highs, lows and a whole bunch of ordinary moments in between. Somehow the married people on X, Bluesky and Threads continue to find humor in the minutiae of wedded life. Every week, we round up the funniest marriage posts on those platforms. Scroll down to read…
Movies and TV shows long flaunted the power of epic romantic gestures. But anyone who’s been in a relationship IRL knows that these “thousand yellow daisies” and bleachers serenade moments are not feasible in everyday life, at least not all the time. That doesn’t mean we can’t display our love…
Grimes and Elon Musk’s child X Æ A-Xii appears on the news almost daily now. “Lil X” is frequently seen beside his high-profile father trotted out in interviews, photographed with President Donald Trump or filmed in the Oval Office. And he isn’t the only child of famous individuals thrust into…
Vittoria Ceretti has publicly acknowledged her relationship with Leonardo DiCaprio for the first time, though her interest in getting candid about her private life continues to be minimal. The 26-year-old Italian model graces the cover of Vogue France’s April issue, and in the accompanying interview, she offered a brief glimpse…
In the summer of 2020, while the virus raged and my marriage folded in and collapsed in slow motion upon itself, I decided that I would become infertile. My husband sat next to me in the waiting room before I was wheeled away, surprisingly good-natured about it all, even taking…
Kids are often more observant than many adults give them credit for. It’s not just what we say to them directly that they’re absorbing; it’s how we talk about ourselves and others, what we say to others about them and how we behave, too. We asked experts what sorts of…
Having people over your house, whether it’s for a casual get-together or a fancy dinner party, can be stress-inducing — especially if you have anxious or perfectionist tendencies. Perhaps you’re someone who obsesses over every detail of your home needing to be pristine. Maybe you find it hard to enjoy…
Until my mid-30s, I was like a lot of women I know. Nice guys were boring, and those who wouldn’t commit were exciting — but only because it felt like they might slip through my fingers at any moment. Then, about a year before I met Chris, I took a…
Most people these days rely on text messages as their main form of communication; for some, the thought of making a phone call is even scary. That said, since a text can’t capture one’s body language and nonverbal cues, it is easy for certain messages to come across as condescending…
“My 3yo called black pepper a ‘sneezoning.’ She’s making puns already.”
Today, at 69 years old, I’m a grandmother, and I thoroughly enjoy that role. I read library books for story time at my grandkids’ school, I sew Halloween costumes for them, and I roast marshmallows for s’mores on our camping trips together. But Grandma had another chapter of her life…
Melinda French Gates doesn’t seem all too interested in exploring the dynamics of her divorce. The philanthropist was asked about comments made by her ex-husband, Bill Gates, in an interview in January, in which he said their split was the “mistake I most regret.” The comments prompted speculation about reconciliation…
With her return to music now underway, Jessica Simpson is taking time to open up about her split from her husband of a decade, Eric Johnson. Simpson surprised fans with an intimate performance of songs from her new EP, “Nashville Canyon Pt. 1,” at Texas’ Luck Reunion festival last week.…
Marriage is full of highs, lows and a whole bunch of ordinary moments in between. Somehow, the married people on X, Bluesky and Threads continue to find humor in the minutiae of wedded life. Every week, we round up the funniest marriage posts on those platforms. Scroll down to read…
“Mondays as a working mom are goofy bc I just said ‘ooh, big truck!!!’ out loud in my car alone”
I received my first lesson in desirability politics via an unexpected text. A white boy from my high school, who wouldn’t make eye contact in the hallways but somehow found my number, sent me a message one night: “Is it true what they say about Asian pussies?” he wrote, followed…
Hearing your siblings describe their childhood can sometimes be a little jarring. You may even get the sense that you didn’t grow up on the same planet, much less in the same house. “Despite having shared early experiences, it’s not uncommon for siblings to have experienced their childhood in a…
Getting into a disagreement with another person is never easy. It often brings up uncomfortable feelings like stress, anger or sadness. But while arguments are generally uncomfortable with just about anyone, they are extra difficult with narcissists. Narcissists are manipulative and have a desire to control others, making disagreements really,…
Cate Blanchett got married a little under 30 years ago ― but she’s missing a few mementos from her big day. The “Black Bag” star stopped by “The Drew Barrymore Show” on Friday and told the host all about her wedding day ― and why she only has a single…
Over the last few months, the “let them theory” has been all over the internet. It all started over the summer, when Mel Robbins, a popular motivational speaker, went on Instagram and shared an idea she said she’d just heard about and “frigging loved.” In the video, which now has…
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin had such an awkward exchange during an interview that people wondered if they’re creating some storylines for their reality show’s next season. The couple, who are currently showcasing their family of nine on their controversial TLC reality show “The Baldwins,” spoke to Extra at the opening…
I learned that my husband, Q, lied about having a vasectomy the same day I found out I was pregnant. Q had gotten clipped a few months before and we used protection until he returned from the follow-up appointment when he announced his sterility had been confirmed and gave me…
Model Gigi Hadid is reflecting on her “very romantic and happy” relationship with actor Bradley Cooper as she plots her next career move. Hadid graces the cover of Vogue’s April issue and, in the accompanying interview, offered some rare comments about Cooper. “Bradley has opened me up to going to…
Marriage is full of highs, lows and a whole bunch of ordinary moments in between. Somehow, the married people on X, Bluesky and Threads continue to find humor in the minutiae of wedded life. Every week, we round up the funniest marriage posts on those platforms. Scroll down to read…
Dolly Parton paid tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean, on Thursday and quoted one of her most famous songs in the process. Dean, who was married to the music legend for 58 years, died Monday at 82. No cause of death was announced, and the family plans to honor…
“I’ll make you pay for this!” I used to hear these dramatic words uttered by jilted lovers in movies, and think it was something said in the heat of the moment, with no real consequences. I’ve discovered that’s not the case when it comes to high-conflict spouses. Believe it: Your…
Is a “divorce album” on the horizon for Jessica Simpson? That’s the question on many fans’ minds after Simpson dropped a new single, “Leave,” with lyrics that seemingly allude to a romantic partner’s infidelity. “What we had was magic, now you made it tragic,” she sings on the country-tinged track,…
The night I met my husband, we slunk into a faux denim sleeper sofa, a hand-me-down that resided in my parents’ basement for years, after too many PBRs and tequila shots. I insisted he watch several episodes of “Scrubs,” clumsily bringing my body closer to his on the squishy cushions,…
“out of nowhere my kid laughed and said ‘I’m having a great time with you people’ which might be the funniest thing you can say in a room containing only your parents”
Kim Kardashian is sharing a rare insight into her marriage to first husband Damon Thomas. On Thursday’s episode of “The Kardashians,” the Skimms founder and reality TV personality made a brief, but telling, allusion to Thomas, recalling how her sister Khloé Kardashian came to her aid when the pair split.…
“But I really like making you sandwiches,” I whimper. The Man says he doesn’t believe catering to him will make me happy. He wants autonomy, not a pet. I’ve just stepped, catlike, out of the shower, in his short-term Los Angeles rental where I have been half-living since day three…
These days, people are generally familiar with FOMO, the fear of missing out. Some have even learned to embrace JOMO, the joy of missing out. But a lesser known (yet related) phenomenon is FOBO. “FOBO, or fear of a better option, is a psychological condition in which a person is…
EUTIN, Germany (AP) — It’s timber over Tinder in a forest in northern Germany where the Bridegroom’s Oak has connected lovers for more than a century. Known as “Bräutigamseiche” in German, the Bridegroom’s Oak has a famous knothole that’s been used as a mailbox since 1892. It even has its…
The on-screen chemistry between actors John Cusack and Ione Skye in the 1989 film “Say Anything” apparently crossed over into real life. In her new memoir, “Say Everything,” Skye dishes on what it was like to make the classic rom-com and on her relationship with Cusack. Skye has long claimed…
It was a song that hooked me. “Boots of Spanish Leather,” a lesser-known Bob Dylan track I’d been playing on my Volkswagen tape deck obsessively — the Nanci Griffith version. I mimicked Griffith’s twang and bounced in and out of singing with her. It’s a song of love and the…
Marriage is full of highs, lows and a whole bunch of ordinary moments in between. Somehow the married people on X, Bluesky and Threads continue to find humor in the minutiae of wedded life. Every week, we round up the funniest marriage posts on those platforms. Scroll down to read…
Every season on Netflix’s reality dating show “Love Is Blind,” we see people make the gamble of a lifetime by dating and getting engaged to people they have never seen in person. To decide who they will marry, contestants first enter pods where they cannot see each other, but they…
Passive-aggressive behavior occurs frequently in everyday interactions with our friends, romantic partners, family members and co-workers. But because it can be insidious, you may not always recognize when it’s happening to you — or when you’re guilty of doing it yourself. What does being “passive-aggressive” mean, exactly? It’s when you…
Cleanliness is next to godliness, but Kathy Griffin was a little further from that ideal when she was dating actor Jack Black. In the inaugural episode of her YouTube show “Kathy Griffin: Talk Your Head Off,” posted on Wednesday, Griffin gave us a peek into what it was like dating…
“The mental load” has been a hot topic in recent years. And while awareness of the term has increased, it’s still something many families struggle to divvy up. The mental load is defined as the invisible work of running a household and managing a family. There are the obvious physical…
“My son calls donuts ‘happy bagels’ and I will never refer to them as anything else now”
Marriage is full of highs, lows and a whole bunch of ordinary moments in between. Somehow the married people on X, formerly known as Twitter, continue to find humor in the minutiae of wedded life. Every week, we round up the funniest marriage tweets on the platform. Read on for…
Carrie Coon is clarifying remarks about her relationship with husband Tracy Letts after inadvertently setting off a media frenzy. Appearing on Monday’s episode of the “WTF with Marc Maron” podcast, Coon acknowledged she and Letts have had frank discussions about being attracted to other people, despite being married for 12…
The third season of HBO’s “The White Lotus” includes a plot line centered on a real pressure cooker of a situation: the costly, weeklong girls’ trip that could very easily make or break a friendship. Three of the characters who’ve checked into the 5-star Thai resort on Mike White’s soapy…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approaches the end of his second term in office, he’s talking up one potential heir to succeed him in 2026: his wife, Casey DeSantis. And he’s taking a shot at President Donald Trump ’s pick to be the next governor. Questioned…
If you told me a year ago that thinking about ”My Big Fat Greek Wedding” would make me teary, I would have laughed in your face. I’ve loved that film since it came out in 2002, and my family still asks me to do impressions of the aunt and father.…
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California judge pulled a loaded gun from his ankle holster and fatally shot his wife during an argument while the couple was watching television, a prosecutor told jurors as the judge’s trial got underway Wednesday. Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, who…
“My daughter told me I’m too old to enter her fort so for the next hour I will be constructing the world’s best blanket fort and only those 30 and above are welcome”
The best thing about him was he wasn’t going to hurt me. After that last slice to the heart, I needed to know there wouldn’t be an exit wound. “Boyfriend” was more than I could muster. Technically, he served as that geriatric euphemism, “companion”: n. a person with whom one…
When Kanye West and Bianca Censori stepped onto the Grammys red carpet earlier this month and Censori dropped her long fur coat to reveal she was wearing nearly nothing, the internet started asking questions: Namely, what in the everloving kink is going on with these two? Censori, an Aussie architectural…
The start of a relationship is an exciting time when everything seems wonderful. But even if you’re smitten with your new partner, your pet might not be. Whether your dog or cat is barking, hissing, hiding or outright ignoring your paramour, their disapproval can put a serious damper on a…
Recently, during a routine attempt at becoming more organized, I found myself sitting in my pajamas sifting through old letters and photos — piles of memorabilia I hadn’t touched in years. I keep everything from wedding place cards to photo booth strips, and I even have a special box just…
First things first: There’s nothing inherently unsexy about vanilla sex. Generally defined as more “traditional” than other forms of eroticism, like kink and BDSM, vanilla sex can be just as pleasurable, fun and exciting for folks who enjoy it. “Vanilla sex is sometimes thought of as ‘boring’ sex, but vanilla…
Not a fan of Valentine’s Day? You’re not the only one. Maybe you consider it a Hallmark holiday, live for the discounted candy haul on February 15, or have zero interest in romance and roses. If that’s you, I recently asked the BuzzFeed Community to share their *worst* V-Day stories…
Imagine ending up in the emergency room and Buddy the Elf is your first call. On Wednesday, Will Ferrell’s eldest son, Magnus, decided to participate in the “My Emergency Contact” TikTok trend. The meme involves showcasing a video of your “emergency contact” doing something that makes them look less than…
When you think about the clitoris, you’re probably picturing that super-sensitive nub that’s visible on the outside of the body, located at the top of the vulva where the inner labia meet. But there’s a lot more to the clitoris than meets the eye. In addition to the small nub,…
“Someone gifted us some Berenstain Bears books and my husband said ‘we can read those but before we do, you should know upfront I have some issues with Lizzie.'”
After 22 years and parenting nine children with me, my husband declared, “I don’t love you anymore, and to be honest, I probably never did.” For the next year, I clung to the belief that I could hold our marriage together, convinced this was a midlife detour — an awful…
You ask your new partner if they care about Valentine’s Day, and they say, “Nah, not really!” Do you A) take them at their word and go about your day, or B) figure they’re feigning indifference and buy a box of chocolates or a bundle of roses just in case?…
Naya Rivera’s ex-husband Ryan Dorsey is speaking publicly about the “Glee” actor’s 2020 death for the first time. In an emotional interview with People published Wednesday, Dorsey said his 9-year-old son, Josey, feels guilt over not having been able to save his mother from drowning in California’s Lake Piru. “Something…
Marriage is full of highs, lows and a whole bunch of ordinary moments in between. Somehow the married people on X, formerly known as Twitter, continue to find humor in the minutiae of wedded life. Every week, we round up the funniest marriage tweets on the platform. Read on for…
When I was just out of college, I made a list of 17 characteristics my future boyfriend would need to possess to be worthy of my love. My list was written in blue felt tip pen on the back of an envelope I took from the desk at my temp…
When it became clear that President Donald Trump was going to be president again on election night, Paul Curry, a gay man in Seattle, took refuge in his friends. “It felt like an inevitable gut-punch, or a recurring migraine, but we had each other’s back,” Curry said. “A week later,…
About a year ago, Isabel Steckel texted her 30-year-old older brother about hanging out the following afternoon. She received a one-word reply: “Sure.” “If you’re bringing ‘sure’ attitude, then let’s not do it,” Steckel countered. “And he said, ‘lol,’ and I said, ‘I’m not kidding, lol.’” This May, the New…
Working out regularly can boost our longevity, reduce the risk of injuries, improve posture and do wonders for our mental health. Another area where exercise brings major benefits? Our sexual health and pleasure. “Exercise is an amazing tool to enhance your sex life by boosting confidence, strength, stamina and even…
I was on my first date in 14 years, and I was excited, nervous and sober. In my car, waiting for my date to approach, I was feeling and looking good. I got this. He texted me he just parked, and I stepped out of my car, my stomach in…
The thought of attending a concert alone may seem strange or even anxiety-inducing. Isn’t it awkward to stand there without a buddy to talk to? Won’t people gawk at you for being such a loner? Won’t be it boring if you don’t have a loved one to share the experience…
“Two year old is in complete denial that her grandpa is my dad. She gets so mad if I tell her”
On Tuesday’s episode, the 69-year-old comedian admitted being shocked by the backlash he received for the stunt but said he was sorry for the effect it had on Burr. “I want to apologize. I feel horrible,” Mandel said, adding, “I’m sorry, Bill. I’m sorry, Billy. I only tried to do…
Six years ago, I went on a trip to Hawaii with my then-boyfriend and his family. Later that year, we broke up; I unfollowed him and everyone he knew, and I’ve nary seen a trace of him online or anywhere else since. So I was startled when, a few months…
It looks like there wasn’t much cheer between Ted Danson and Kelsey Grammer for about 30 years. The two “Cheers” co-stars first revealed their three-decade impasse in October on “Where Everybody Knows Your Name,” a podcast about the iconic sitcom hosted by Danson and fellow cast member Woody Harrelson. But…
Microsoft founder Bill Gates is speaking publicly about his relationship with Paula Hurd for the first time. Appearing Tuesday on NBC’s “Today,” Gates had a curt, but telling, response when asked about Hurd, to whom he was first romantically linked in the media about two years ago. “I’m lucky to…
First things first: There’s nothing inherently unsexy about vanilla sex. Generally defined as more “traditional” than other forms of eroticism, like kink and BDSM, vanilla sex can be just as pleasurable, fun and exciting for folks who enjoy it. “Vanilla sex is sometimes thought of as ‘boring’ sex, but vanilla…
— u/EmergencyDrive622 Answer #1: “Legitimate interest on her part. Anything can happen and I’m fine with it as long as I know she’s doing it because she likes it. And also, face-sitting. Don’t feel self-conscious about it either.” — u/yourname92 Answer #2: “Giving you pleasure, making you want it, teasing,…
Going to the doctor’s office is rarely an enjoyable experience. Whether you have a specific medical issue or simply are there for your annual physical, you would probably prefer to be spending your time somewhere other than a waiting area or exam room. But the vibes get significantly worse when…
Hosting a gathering — whether a dinner party, cocktail soiree or birthday celebration — can be stressful for some. Maybe you’re the kind of person who gets so worried about the party being a success that you get hung up on inconsequential details while neglecting some of the important things…
Will Ferrell has an objection to this one particular wedding practice. While chatting with BuzzFeed UK on the promotional tour for his new comedy “You’re Cordially Invited,” which co-stars Reese Witherspoon, Ferrell was asked about one wedding tradition he’d ban for good. “Cash bars,” the actor said confidently in a…
When I met Zoe, an 85-pound, deaf American bulldog with different colored eyes, I knew she was my companion. Seeing her pumpkin-shaped head in my rearview mirror as I drove with her away from the Los Angeles rescue gave me a sense of, “There you are!” as though I’d found…
NFL star Travis Kelce celebrated the Kansas City Chiefs’ AFC Championship victory Sunday by turning the clock back a half-century. Kelce, a Chiefs tight end, sang a few lines of KC and the Sunshine Band’s 1975 classic “Get Down Tonight” at the end of an interview with CBS Sports’ Jim…
If we could sum up parenting with a pie chart, there would certainly be some debate around how to divide it up. Over the years, the funny parents on X, formerly known as Twitter, have been been sharing their percentage breakdowns. For some, parenting might be “30% love, 10% discipline,…
Comedian Bill Burr wasn’t laughing recently when Howie Mandel forced him into having a “family reunion” with his alleged half-brother, Smashing Pumpkins leader Billy Corgan. Mandel invited Burr on to the Jan. 21 episode of his podcast, “Howie Mandel Does Stuff,” but didn’t tell Burr there would be a surprise…
We all know stretching comes with a host of benefits, including pain relief, better posture and reduced risk of injury. Now it’s time to consider adding it to your daily routine for another important reason: your sex life. “Stretching can improve your sex life by increasing flexibility and range of…
Sam Asghari is taking time to reflect on his seven-year relationship with ex Britney Spears with the benefit of hindsight. Appearing on Monday’s episode of “Sibling Revelry with Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson” podcast, the Iranian actor and model described his romance with Spears as “a crash course in Hollywood,”…
I gripped the steering wheel tighter, trying to steady my trembling hands. The silence in the car was deafening. After 15 years of structured custody arrangements, everything could change with a single answer from my twin sons. Since their mother and I separated when they were 3, our lives had…
Marriage is full of highs, lows and a whole bunch of ordinary moments in between. Somehow the married people on X, formerly known as Twitter, continue to find humor in the minutiae of wedded life. Every week, we round up the funniest marriage tweets on the platform. Read on for…
“Crazy that my body cant tell the difference between answering a text and being chased in the woods.”
Negative beliefs about aging run rampant in our culture, perpetuating the misconception that life stops being enjoyable or exciting after a certain age. But that’s just not true. There are lots of positives about being in your 60s and beyond, said Northern Virginia therapist Alicea Ardito, who works with older…
Trace Cyrus, the son of country musician Billy Ray Cyrus, is urging his famous father to seek help after his shaky performance at President Donald Trump’s inaugural festivities. On Wednesday, the 35-year-old posted an open letter to his father on Instagram, noting that he and his family ― which includes…
Marriage is full of highs, lows and a whole bunch of ordinary moments in between. Somehow the married people on X, formerly known as Twitter, continue to find humor in the minutiae of wedded life. Every week, we round up the funniest marriage tweets on the platform. Read on for…
When I was four years old, my dad’s job transferred him north, so he and my mom moved our family to Canada for six years. While living there, they decided that we should all become Canadian citizens. I don’t know what compelled my parents to go through the process of…
I’m not sure which is stranger ― that in my late 20s I identified as bisexual and was in an open marriage and never visited a nudist swingers resort or that 20 years later, when I had come to identify as a lesbian and was a month into a closed…
“I don’t have any rizz but I do have snacks in my purse.”
The concept of forgiveness is often framed by a fascinating spirituality-based narrative that advises us we should always do it, no matter what the circumstances. We’re told that by forgiving others, we will also be forgiven, and that for all intents and purposes, we will feel better about the situation,…
Riley Keough is sharing a few candid thoughts about about her late mother Lisa Marie Presley’s marriage to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Appearing Tuesday on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, Keough took a look back on the two years she and her late brother, Benjamin Keough, had Jackson…
Looks like Glenn Close won’t be “swiping right” in search of love anytime soon. In a candid moment on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” the acclaimed actor — who has been married three times — opened up about her single status, which has been a constant since her divorce from David…
When you think about the clitoris, you’re probably picturing that super-sensitive nub that’s visible on the outside of the body, located at the top of the vulva where the inner labia meet. But there’s a lot more to the clitoris than meets the eye. In addition to the small nub,…
Marriage is full of highs, lows and a whole bunch of ordinary moments in between. Somehow the married people on X, formerly known as Twitter, continue to find humor in the minutiae of wedded life. Every week, we round up the funniest marriage tweets on the platform. Read on for…
In 2018, I received a long-overdue dual diagnosis of endometriosis and interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as bladder pain syndrome. It took 14 years, countless doctors and a decade-plus of dealing with debilitating back and pelvic pain, heavy periods, sciatic nerve pain, and burning and bleeding with urination for me…
“Feel her toes and feet. When they turn cold, you’ll know. You’ll know she’s ready to go,” the hospice nurse told me. “Human bodies are predictable.” She had witnessed life’s final act hundreds of times. This was my Sue’s 13th day in hospice. I held her hand, still warm. My…
If you’re bracing for a rough 2025 ― and given the current political and economic climate (not to mention the actual climate), who isn’t? ― there’s one thing you might want to start prioritizing: Sex, and pleasure in all its various forms. Take that long, luxuriant cat nap. Order the…
With her acting career once again in high gear, Pamela Anderson is hoping to smooth things over with her ex-husband, Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee. Appearing on SiriusXM’s “Andy Cohen Live” Thursday, Anderson acknowledged that she and Lee ― with whom she shares sons Brandon Thomas, 28, and Dylan Jagger,…
Jennie Garth is thanking her ex-husband, Peter Facinelli, for helping her out as wildfires continue to blaze across the Los Angeles area. On Thursday, the “Beverly Hills, 90210” actor shared an emotional video on Instagram in which she revealed that she and husband Dave Abrams were sheltering at Facinelli’s home…
Becoming a parent is one of the most profound transitions a person can go through in a lifetime. It isn’t always obvious how to support a new parent during this time — we all have different needs and preferences, after all. And it can be even trickier to figure this…
Travis Kelce isn’t down with the idea of having a fall wedding. The Kansas City Chiefs’ star tight end explained why he’d avoid scheduling nuptials in the middle of football season while talking to a caller during the “No Dumb Questions” portion of his “New Heights” podcast with brother Jason…
If you met me at a cocktail party, you probably wouldn’t find me remarkable. I’m middle-aged, attractive but not in a flashy way, a casual dresser, not someone who generally turns heads. When we talk, you might discover that I went to a Seven Sisters college, have a successful career…
Marriage is full of highs, lows and a whole bunch of ordinary moments in between. Somehow the married people on X, formerly known as Twitter, continue to find humor in the minutiae of wedded life. Every week, we round up the funniest marriage tweets on the platform. Read on for…
Maybe you recently started seeing a new partner and you’re trying to think of great ways to set the scene for excellent sex. Or maybe you’ve been with your partner for so long, you’re hoping for a refresher on how to create a more sensual mood in the bedroom. Either…
Pam Barnes, a resident of Louisville, Ohio, watches her 3-year-old grandson 10 hours a day, four days a week. She loves being involved in her grandchild’s life, but being a full-time caregiver also comes with a price. Barnes had to quit a “good-paying” job as an office manager. Her daughter…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer said Monday, bringing an apparent end to one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history. Jolie’s attorney James Simon confirmed to The Associated Press that the couple had come to a…
When I turned 25, I cried on my birthday. Not out of some melodramatic dread of the quarter-century milestone, but because something inside me shifted. Suddenly an internal spotlight flickered on, illuminating every corner of my life I had been unwilling to inspect too closely. Choices I had made, realities…
This moment is a daunting one for many sexual health professionals and the millions of Americans who wish the 2024 election had ended differently. With everything from abortion bans to the targeting of LGBTQIA+ people on the table, there’s a lot at risk in terms of sexual well-being for the…
This year, the spouses on X (or Twitter, as we still like to call it) have captured married life with their signature honesty, humor and wit once again. We’ve narrowed down the thousands of funny marriage tweets we saw in 2024 to 50 of our favorites. Check them out below:
This is the first time I’ll be alone for the holidays. For 45 years, I was married to the love of my life, Steve. As handsome as a film star and loaded with business smarts and common sense, he was my go-to person whenever I had a question or concern…
Last Christmas, I squinted at my phone screen, trying to catch glimpses of my twin sons’ faces as they unwrapped their gifts in the summer heat in Melbourne, Australia. The Wi-Fi froze, leaving their faces fragmented and pixelated — and me frustrated at the long distance separating us. It was…
“They are all spending Christmas as a family,” an insider told the magazine, but didn’t clarify whether that included the youngest child. Grohl and Blum share daughters Violet, 18, Harper, 15, and Ophelia, 10. The musician announced the situation on Instagram back in September, saying that he loves his wife…
Just 12 hours after the last Halloween trick-or-treater left and my sugared-up kids were tucked into bed, I started my typical Monday morning fitness class. But mid-plank, the instructor’s comment caught me off guard, and didn’t sit well with me the rest of the day. “Let’s work off all that…
A new erotic thriller illuminates that the version of ourselves we present to the world can be very different from who we are in our sexual fantasies. In “Babygirl,” directed by Halina Reijn, Romy (Nicole Kidman) seemingly has it all ― a hot husband (Antonio Banderas), two kids, multiple homes,…
“If you’re considering having kids just know that my daughter ate the lunch I had packed myself as her snack. It was in a lunch bag. My name was on it.
Lilly Jay, the ex-wife of “Wicked” actor Ethan Slater, is sharing her take on the former couple’s highly scrutinized divorce for the first time publicly. In a lengthy essay published by The Cut on Thursday, Jay acknowledged she’d experienced “a season of shock and mourning” following the end of her…
You’re headed to a party or get-together and don’t want to arrive empty-handed. So you decide to pick up some flowers for the host on your way. But if you skip one crucial step, that lovely gift of yours might become a bit of an inconvenience. In a recent episode…
Kink is an umbrella term used to describe a wide range of sexual interests and behaviors that fall outside of the conventional “vanilla” appetite. And while kinks were once thought of as fringe sexual interests enjoyed by a small group of people, over time, they have become more and more…