I was married, divorced, a friend with benefits, a doormat, a first date more times than I’d like to count, and the victim of a man who needed a lot of space all the time. Basically, I spent too many years meeting the wrong men, acting the wrong ways, and feeling the wrong things about myself. However, the weird part was that I wasn’t a weak and stupid woman; I was a smart woman....

We’ve rounded up 50 of the best gifts for a pregnant friend — everything from luxurious robes to calming shower bombs to pregnancy congratulations gifts, there’s something here for every taste, budget, and practicality. Even if you can’t make it to her baby shower, almost all these gifts for pregnant women are available to be shipped, so whether your pregnant friend is close by or across the country, you can show her through these gift ideas how thrilled and excited you are/ From pregnancy gift ideas for friends (see #3) to gifts to give someone newly pregnant (#20), you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for....

Our only real experience of any other sign is in how we relate to those in our lives who are of other signs than us. As astrology indicates, if you love a Libra, they’re cool; they make the grade and can be considered interesting, along with you and your own sign. But if your experience of your Pisces friend has you feeling like they are boring, then Pisces is one of the boring zodiac signs....

It was so calming and healing. And it was something that I did on my own and wholly for myself and no one else. RELATED: My Husband Was Addicted To Cheating On Me — With Craigslist Escorts Here are 6 really surprising things I learned about divorce from yoga: 1. Embrace a ‘beginner’s mind’ Imagine what it would be like to see a sunrise for the first time as if you have never seen one before and you will never see one again....

If there’s no drama for them to immerse themselves in, they’ll manufacture it. It can be mentally and emotionally exhausting to be in a relationship with someone that thrives on conflict. RELATED: 10 Drama-Filled Celeb Friendship Breakups You can never let your hair down around a drama king because everything is the end of the world to them. No matter how inert the situation, a drama king will find a way to turn anything into a crisis....

Perhaps on the most basic level, a family is a group of individuals we love so much that we will do things for them we would not do for anyone else. This doesn’t mean it’s easy, but we are often willing to because they are, well, family. Our basic desire is to be with our family members during the holidays and gatherings throughout the year. But to keep the peace, it helps to be prepared to manage the range of potential conflict when the people you care most about are under the same roof....

Sorry, clean-shaven, conventionally handsome Bradley Cooper, but I’m too busy checking out your bearded buddy Zach Galifinakis. And George Clooney? Not even worth a second glance without some scruff on his cheeks. Ke$ha is already on the beard bandwagon (I’m not exactly saying to take dating cues from her since she also sings about chugging Jack and rolling around in glitter, but I digress …). She knows that even a decent five o’clock shadow can transform any dork into a rugged, mountain-climbing hunk....

Here are seven easy ways to know if your partner is also your best friend. 1. You bring them along when you hang out with your friends. In a partnership between two best friends, you WANT to bring them along when you make plans with the rest of your friends. They’re your best friend, so it’s easy to relax and have a good time without worrying about any drama or jealousy lurking about....

But is it possible that, in addition to being an awesome escape and adventure, traveling is also incredibly good for your health? Yes. Here are 7 sneaky ways traveling actually makes you healthier, according to science: 1. Vacationing with other people adds to your feelings of well-being While referring to Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index scores, Deborah Heisz, editorial director of Live Happy, says, “Forty-nine percent of Americans take regular trips or vacations, and those that go with family and friends have significantly higher well-being than those who say they do not....

My wife Dedra and I have been in the lifestyle for around 4 years. Before that, well, we were the typical monogamous happyish couple. We followed the typical American dream blueprint. We were high school sweethearts who got married on our 10-year anniversary (hey, what’s the rush?), bought a house, and got a dog. We worked our 9-5 jobs and had typical, repetitive, intimacy once a week or less. Then it hit us....

The siblings are fortunate to have a team of assistants, nannies, security guards, house staff and a camera crew who are an important part of their kids’ lives but — as all parents know — having so many people around to influence your children can come with its own problems. With that in mind, the reality TV stars allegedly have strict standards for what they will and won’t tolerate in front of their kids....

Also, I didn’t want to answer too many questions.Of course, the first thing my friends asked me was if I was in love with someone else. I denied their claims. The next “natural” question was did my husband beat me? I definitely denied this, too. My ex is a fun, polite, humorous, intelligent person with a great education and career. Why would I want a divorce from such an excellent human?...

Yet, we’re all intrigued with the idea of fate in some way or another. The idea of horoscopes and soulmates and life callings — they all allude to the idea of there being a bigger picture, or at least one just a bit larger than we can see. We aren’t instructed on “how to tell whether or not something is perfectly meant for us,” and worse, when we only want to do what’s “meant to be,” it’s often a mechanism we utilize to avoid pain....

RELATED: How I Learned To Forgive My Cheating Husband (After He Left Me For A Much Younger Woman) More than once, the people decided to not even go on a date because the contestants were so different from each other on paper. While some personality differences are beneficial to relationships, I sometimes wonder to myself how many unhappy relationships wouldn’t have begun in the first place if people were a little more discerning about who they end up with....

Longing for a meaningful connection with another human being is valid and honorable. But when sorrow consumes your thoughts and daily activities, it’s time to admit you are depressed about being single. This longing can feel a lot like grief; like you’re missing someone who’s not in your life yet. You can always change your strategies and in this case, doing something new and different may lift you out of this mournful place you seem stuck in....

But those that do stick around have to follow strict rules laid out by West for his staff. 8 Strict Rules Kanye West Makes His Staff Follow 1. You may or may not be paid. In January 2021, West was sued by his Sunday Service cast and crew for unpaid wages. About 800 of his performers and crew filed a lawsuit claiming they were not paid and were mistreated. A stylist on the set alleged that she was paid several months late while Michael Pearson, one of the performers said that he was underpaid and not permitted to take breaks....

Don’t quote me, but I’m pretty sure it’s a requirement of Christianity to at least try to begat kids if you’re able. Either way, there are some folks who need to steer clear of making babies. Here are a few signs you’re better off not being a parent. RELATED: I’m Tired Of Being Asked Why I Don’t Want Kids 1. The world ends and starts with you. When you have a child, your own personal agenda tends to go by the wayside, because when kids are little they simply cannot care for themselves without the guidance of you, the adult....

But despite the obstacles, strong, powerful women can be found persevering and handling all the challenges that come their way. And they do so with fabulous aplomb because they’ve learned a few things on their journey about what to lean into, what to embrace, and what not to put up with for one single second. RELATED: 4 Specific Traits Of Women Who Are Seen As Incredibly Attractive, According To Relationship Experts...

With the end of the last year in sight, get ready for those obligatory New Year’s Eve (or Day) Instagram posts. It’s the one post that needs the best Instagram caption to capture the entire year in just a few characters. Don’t worry it’s not as hard as it sounds. Then again you can always just look to the future with a simple “Happy New Year!” caption or post your New Year’s resolutions....

To The One Feeling Lost, You log onto your Instagram account and see one of your old high school classmates standing in Times Square with the caption “finally a New Yorker.” You go onto Facebook and you see another one of your old friends in Mykonos with his girlfriend having the time of his life. You keep scrolling down and all you seem to see are these happy and successful people....