Lamia remembers when her family members started getting threatening text messages from members of the Shiite militia in their region of Iraq. Her father, who worked as a translator for the U.S. military, got them first — before he was killed, in 2006. Lamia, who is being identified by a pseudonym because she’s concerned for […]
Setting boundaries with your parents as an adult isn’t always easy. But it may be necessary for your own well-being and the health of the relationship. Know that boundaries are for you. They’re a way to respect yourself and honor your needs. They’re not about controlling other people — in this case, your parents. As […]
Intercourse is (often) the act that brings a child into a relationship ― but once the baby arrives, couples’ sexual intimacy generally takes a backseat to the all-encompassing task of keeping a tiny human alive. If one partner has given birth, they will need time for physical healing, and if they’re breastfeeding, couples may need […]
“I’m roasting garlic in the oven. My 13 year old thinks it smells like weed. I can relax now, confident that my youngest child has never smoked weed.” Read more
Trees, grass, weeds, pollen and mold are just a few of the things that people who experience seasonal allergies are constantly doing their best to dodge. Those who are allergic to these plants know that sneezing, congestion and red, itchy eyes are some of the hallmark symptoms they experience when coming into contact with them. […]
Terminology from therapists’ offices and psychology books has increasingly made its way into everyday conversations, both in person and across the internet. “Therapy-speak,” as it’s been dubbed, refers to “prescriptive language describing certain psychological concepts and behaviors,” according to a viral Bustle story journalist Rebecca Fishbein wrote on the topic. (While the term is new, […]
Is a five-year age gap in a relationship a little untoward? What about a three-year gap? On social media, Gen Zers ― at least those who are chronically online ― are constantly debating the ethics of age gaps. Even if some relationships are perfectly legal, that doesn’t necessarily make them ethical, many say. It’s little […]
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Dementia is extremely common. According to a 2022 study, a startling 10% of adults in the United States over the age of 65 have dementia, and another 22% have mild cognitive impairment. And dementia risk only increases as we get older: Thirty-five percent of people over the age of 90 are living with dementia. The […]
Though she’s glad she had kids, the talk show host appeared exasperated by the thought of Arizona lawmakers preventing others from making their own choice. Read more