Ryan Dorsey Reflects On Naya Rivera’s Final Moments

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 he’s said over and over…

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Work Etiquette: Avoid These Rude Meeting Behaviors

Work meetings aren’t exactly the most fun and exciting parts of our lives. But the vibes get significantly worse when manners go out the window. Unfortunately, meetings can bring out some of people’s ruder instincts, and their colleagues suffer as a result. HuffPost asked etiquette experts to identify the faux pas people often commit in…

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Why Texting ‘Sure’ Sounds So Hostile

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 York City-based comedian shared a…

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8 Simple Exercises That Can Boost Your Sex Life

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 libido,” fitness and wellness coach…

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Will Ferrell Wants Cash Bars Banned From Weddings

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 clip published Thursday. Both he…

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I Chose My Dog Over My Boyfriend

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 someone I’d been searching for…

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What You Shouldn’t Forgive | HuffPost UK Life

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, the damaged relationship and ourselves….

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How To Have Good Sex With Endometriosis

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 to finally get the answers…

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The Best Gift You Can Give A New Parent

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 out if you haven’t been…

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What We Learned About Sexual Health In 2024

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 masses. Still, 2024 brought forth…

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5 Sexual Kinks People Are Curious To Explore

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 mainstream. In the last decade…

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Sex After Menopause: Women Over 50 Tell All

Menopause can bring about a number of mental, physical and emotional changes — including some shifts in your sex life. Clinically speaking, menopause is reached when you’ve gone 12 straight months without a period, marking the end of one’s reproductive years. The average age of the last menstrual period is 51, according to the American…

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What Does It Mean To Be Transmasculine?

“Oppenheimer” actor Emma Dumont’s recent statement coming out as transmasculine and nonbinary had some fans and observers curious about what those terms mean. The actor’s representative told TMZ on Thursday that they will use the name Emma Dumont professionally, but will “go by Nick with friends and family.” “For now, please only call me Nick…

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How To Deal With An Angry Person

The last thing that most of us want to deal with is an angry person in our face. But chances are, sooner or later, it’s going to happen. So what do we do? And, maybe more importantly, what shouldn’t we do? Those are some of the questions that we — Raj Punjabi and Noah Michelson,…

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How Talking To Strangers Can Improve Your Well-Being

The close relationships we have with romantic partners, family, friends and even co-workers enrich our lives in countless ways. But there’s another type of connection that’s meaningful but often overlooked: the interactions we share with strangers. Think about the Trader Joe’s cashier you chat with while they bag your groceries or the neighbor you always…

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Sexless Marriage Causes And What To Do About It

Many couples fall into periods of sexlessness over the course of a marriage. In fact, psychologist and sex therapist Shannon Chavez told HuffPost that it’s “more common than not” for couples to experience a dry spell. And yet sexless marriages are still treated as a taboo subject. Over time, spouses may start feeling more like…

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Marriage Issues You Shouldn’t Ignore

In any marriage ― even the strongest, happiest ones ― problems and frustrations will inevitably arise. And while it’s not worth broaching every single little grievance that grinds your gears (e.g., Your partner forgot to wring out the sponge again? Annoying but you’ll live), there are certain problems that really shouldn’t be ignored. Some issues,…

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A Punk Rocker Changed My Good Girl Life

Skummy earned his punk rock name long before I met him. His friend’s 3-year-old son had discovered him hungover and sacked out in the living room, and announced, “Dad, there’s a scummy man asleep on the couch under a scummy blanket!” Forever after he was known as Skummyman — Skummy for short. I was a…

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You’ve Heard Of Gentle Parenting. Now There’s ‘Gentle Partnering.’

“Gentle parenting” has been a hot topic in parenting circles for a few years now. Broadly speaking, “gentle parents” try to better understand the feelings and motivations behind their child’s challenging behavior, instead of rushing to correct said behavior. Proponents of the parenting philosophy believe that children can learn to manage their emotions and understand…

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Nicole Kidman Reacts To The Death Of Her Parents

Nicole Kidman recently opened up about her journey grieving the death of her parents. Her comments about heartbreak and loss captures a particular grief experience that may sometimes get overlooked: losing a parent as an adult. During an interview with GQ published Monday, the 57-year-old Oscar winner shared that some of her lived experiences as…

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How To Be A More Interesting Person

“To be interesting, be interested,” Dale Carnegie wrote in his 1936 book, “How to Win Friends & Influence People.” Those words of wisdom still hold true — whether that means taking a genuine interest in the people around you or diving into the hobbies and subjects that light you up. Unfortunately, when you’re stuck in…

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Traveling With Your Partner 11 Key Takeaways

Taking a trip with your significant other marks a big step in your dating journey. There’s a reason some people call it “the ultimate relationship test.” “Traveling with a partner can reveal a lot about their personality, habits, and even the dynamics of your relationship in ways that might not surface in daily life,” said…

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Science Says We Like When People Flirt With Our Partner. To A Point. Science Says We Like When People Flirt With Our Partner — Up Until This Point

There’s a social phenomenon that psychology professor Gurit Birnbaum often sees play out among people she knows and couples in the wild: Thinking they’re sly, one partner will try to make the other jealous or get a rise out of them by flirting or seeking attention elsewhere. “It made me wonder: Does this strategy actually…

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Mistakes Couples Make When Traveling Together

Traveling with your partner is a great way to strengthen your bond while exploring a new destination and making lifelong memories together. “Sometimes couples get stuck in familiar grooves of conflict, entrenched roles and squabbles while living out the same daily routine at home,” clinical psychologist Sabrina Romanoff told HuffPost. “Vacation provides the opportunity to…

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When My Husband Survived Brain Cancer, His Doctor Made 1 Suggestion. It Ended Up Changing My Life Instead.

In December 2022, two weeks before Christmas, I found my husband, Ted, lying on the ground of our brand-new home, the house he had just finished building, unable to move. A visit to a major Boston hospital would reveal a reasonable-to-doctors yet unfathomable-to-us answer to his change in personality, his sleep-filled days, his unbalanced saunter…

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The 5 Stages Of A Dying Marriage

When a marriage is in decline, it tends to follow a predictable pattern. Knowing what to look for can help you repair your relationship before it’s too late. Becky Whetstone, an Arkansas marriage and family therapist and the author of the forthcoming book “I (Think) I Want Out,” has spent more than 20 years counseling…

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What Is ‘Love Echoing’ In Relationships?

As a psychologist who specializes in helping women who deal with attachment anxiety, Marie Land quickly noticed something almost all of her clients had in common: Whether single or in a new relationship, the women tended to ruminate on their past relationships to an almost self-sabotaging degree. A decade into her career as a psychologist,…

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Man Won’t Buy Pregnant Wife ‘Push Present’

Childbirth is both a physically and mentally intense experience. This is why many times, the non-birthing parent buys the birthing parent a little something special, or what’s typically referred to as a “push present,” as a way to thank them for what they have endured during pregnancy and childbirth. These gifts are usually something simple…

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6 Phrases Narcissists Commonly Use During An Argument

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, really frustrating, said Monica Cwynar,…

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My Husband Joined The Army At Age 55

We lie in bed tangled up in the sheets on a Monday night, savoring the little time we have left before my husband will leave for a month. There are piles of military uniforms folded neatly and stacked high on the dresser. His camouflage bags are scattered on the floor. My husband’s decision to join…

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