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9 People Share How They Coped With the Crushing Pain of Losing a Parent

“I reminded myself that while I wouldn’t come out of the grieving process unchanged, I would come out of it.”

Why Do I Revert Back to My Moody Teenage Self Whenever I’m Around My Family?

Old dynamics die hard—especially if you’re still treated like a kid.

Feel Like the Universe Is Sending You Signs? Blame Apophenia

Read this before you text your ex because you heard their favorite song on the radio.

Why Does Online Shopping Make Me Feel Like Absolute Crap?

We’ve all had that icky, anxious feeling after spending hours trying to find the perfect item.

Here’s What That ‘Little Treat’ Can—and Can’t—Do For You

Fancy lattes aren’t necessarily frivolous, but it's important to pay attention to your deeper needs too.

Why I Send My Kids on ‘Sibling Dates’

Poet Maggie Smith wants her children to have a relationship “that’s all their own.”

5 Signs You Complain Too Much—and What to Do Instead

It’s easy to get consumed with negativity without even realizing it’s happening.

The Morning Routine That Gets Chandler Kinney Through Her Longest ‘DWTS’ Days

The Dancing With the Stars frontrunner swears by fuzzy socks, mountain music, and a simple skin care routine.

21 Work Bags That Can Fit a Laptop But Won’t Ruin Your Shoulders

Because your commute shouldn’t be part of your weightlifting routine.

Your Grief Over the Election Results Is Entirely Valid

Experts say it’s natural to mourn any lost hopes, dreams, and expectations for the future.

What It Means if You’re Wholly Numb Right Now—And How to Cope

It’s a normal way of processing a range of big emotions at once, according to experts.

Here’s What Kept the NYC Marathon’s ‘Final Finishers’ Going in the Home Stretch

The first runners to cross the finish line get all the glory—but the last deserve our admiration, too.

7 Travel Backpacks That Hold a Ton Without Straining Your Shoulders

Daypacks, carry-ons, and expandable designs for wherever your next adventure takes you.

How to Be a More Charismatic Person, According to Science

Even if you consider yourself an introvert, you can learn to turn on the charm.

Yes, It’s Possible to Stargaze In a Big City—And It’s So, So Worth It

Join me on an urban astronomy adventure.

An Emergency Poop in the Desert Changed My Relationship With Nature

I was so focused on being quiet and discreet that my mind went quiet too.

15 Pairs of Cute, Comfy House Shoes That Were Made for Puttering

Keep your feet happy, whether you’re lounging or tackling chores.

3 Things to Do If a Friend Is Always Late and You Just Can’t Take It Anymore

Blowing up at them won’t help either of you.

The Best Sex Furniture You Never Knew You Needed (Until Now)

We found 37 functional options to help you spice things up.