Life
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.”
By Christine Pride
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.
By Julia Ries
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.
By Carolyn L. Todd
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.
By Lauren Mazzo
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.
By Grace McCarty
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Why I Send My Kids on ‘Sibling Dates’
Poet Maggie Smith wants her children to have a relationship “that’s all their own.”
By Maggie Smith
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.
By Jenna Ryu
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.
By Grace McCarty
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.
By Jessica Kasparian
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.
By Jenna Ryu
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.
By Erica Sloan
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.
By Caroline TienPhotography by Dolly Faibyshev
7 Travel Backpacks That Hold a Ton Without Straining Your Shoulders
Daypacks, carry-ons, and expandable designs for wherever your next adventure takes you.
By Jessica Kasparian
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.
By Julia Sullivan
Yes, It’s Possible to Stargaze In a Big City—And It’s So, So Worth It
Join me on an urban astronomy adventure.
By Abbey Stone
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.
By Sara Coughlin
15 Pairs of Cute, Comfy House Shoes That Were Made for Puttering
Keep your feet happy, whether you’re lounging or tackling chores.
By Sara Coughlin
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.
By Julia Ries
The Best Sex Furniture You Never Knew You Needed (Until Now)
We found 37 functional options to help you spice things up.
By Sarah Madaus, Gabrielle Kassel, and Kristin Canning