I have this theory that in life we are all granted one friend that brings out the worst but at the same the very best in us. We are transparent with this person, and allow all of our vulnerabilities to be exposed. This is the person we have done some of the stupidest things with, yet would happily do them all over again in a second. RELATED: 7 Thoughtful Ways To Show Your Best Friend That You Care I was lucky to meet this friend on the first day of high school; let’s call her Blair....

You know how it is — there’s that friend of a friend who’s always there, always joining along. You know that you’re going to see them again and again, and you realize that it would be really nice if you could simply get along with them. And yet, that never happens. Even when you try, there’s that vibe. Perhaps it’s chemical; perhaps somewhere those pheromones are just oozing out of their pores and affecting you in all the wrong ways, and vice versa....

We all imagine stalkers to be sneaking through alleyways and climbing fire escapes just to catch a glimpse of someone. Or, we imagine someone dangerous with a sinister plan. Perhaps maybe even someone with an unhealthy fascination. But what most people don’t realize that some people who have a crush or admiration for someone can be a bit of a stalker too. No evil plan or unusual desires, but maybe just a plain old schoolyard crush....

This transit is slow but is precise, and in terms of how it affects us, let’s just say that it works like an unraveling; we will be lost in thought on this day … however, there is a method to the madness here; we will find what we weren’t looking for, and that will be the reward for our introspective gaze. RELATED: The 3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Luckiest In Love The Week Of June 27 - July 3, 2022 One thing is for certain; Neptune retrograde’s early days will call for solitude....

Why? Well, it wasn’t that we were constantly swimming in sex with other people, or even with each other. We loved the independence, trust, and confidence in each other (and yeah, being able to hook up with others has always been a perk). Our marriage isn’t perfect, and some parts have been downright rocky, but I’ve learned things about being in an open marriage and how it’s impacted our relationship....

Lack of attraction is as dangerous as a lack of trust when it comes to a relationship. RELATED: 9 Tried-And-True Signs You’re In A Genuinely Healthy Relationship Here are 10 things couples must be able to do in order to keep their relationship alive: 1. Focus on your friendship The first and foremost thing you should do is be better friends with your lover. Of course, you do not have to friend-zone them, you both just need to feel connected to each other....

Most of their “scandals” have been captured on their original reality show “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” and now their most recent Hulu series, “The Kardashians.” From Kim Kardashian’s 72-day marriage to Kris Humphries, to Kylie Jenner announcing the birth of her first child, Stormi, back in 2018, the family has done their fair share of breaking the internet. Here are 10 times a Kardashian scandal broke the internet. 1....

True friends stand by your side each and every step of the way, so what better day to show yours a little love on February 14th with these Valentine’s Day quotes for friends? Break out the candy hearts, a Valentine’s Day card, and the best friendship Valentine’s Day messages they’ll ever get! RELATED: Treat Your Best Friend Like The Love Of Your Life (Because She Is) When was the last time you said “I love you” to any of your friends?...

Sadly, a US Department of Justice study indicates that approximately one million violent crimes are committed by former spouses, boyfriends, or girlfriends each year, with 85 percent of the victims being women. For us to raise domestic violence awareness and defeat this epidemic, it must begin with information. Here are 11 eye-opening domestic violence facts and myths: 1. Domestic violence is only physical Fact: Abusive actions against another person can be verbal, emotional, sexual, and physical....

“Is she even that into me?” Your internal monologue likely goes through every possible scenario and runs on a loop when you’re spending time with a woman you’re attracted to. For every potential green light you think she’s giving you, you find yourself confused by something else she does that seems like a huge red stop sign. While reading a woman’s body language can be a guessing game and figuring out the signs she wants you to make a move can be tricky, it doesn’t have to be so hard....

After being bullied in middle school, I decided that polite rejection and occasionally being made fun of was probably a sign that people just were very busy. (Yes, I was delusional.) Every month or so, I’d try to throw a party. And every month or so, I’d be lucky if a single person attended. Stupid as I was, I actually believed them when they said that they were too busy to attend....

Most of the time, it never happens instantly — it’s a process that often starts off as a whirlwind romance that slowly morphs into an abusive, gaslit nightmare. The romantic part is what hooks you in, and it’s actually a process called love bombing. What is love bombing? Love bombing means the person of your affection is trying to influence you by “bombing” you with attention and love. And it’s used by narcissists to manipulate you....

RELATED: ‘My Boyfriend Is Cheating On Me With An 18-Year-Old & I Don’t Know How To Respond’ Also known as a mistress, side piece, or the other woman, the role of a side chick is to do all the things a girlfriend might do — but secretly, and without much emotional commitment. How do you know if you are the side chick? Perhaps the worst part about becoming a side chick is not even realizing that it’s happening....

The universe is always sending messages and signals to guide our way through life. If you pay attention to the warning signs the universe sends, you can avoid making a wrong decision. RELATED: How To Find Direction & Know If You’re On The Right Path In Life 12 Signs From the Universe That You’re on the Wrong Path 1. You’ve lost interest in something you thought you loved. Getting to your life’s purpose is everyone’s dream....

Whether it’s a childhood name given to you or something endearing you call your true friends, the perfect nickname is one your bestie won’t take for granted, as it shows just how close you are and is a testament to your wonderful friendship. The list of nicknames below is a great reminder of all the times you’ve laughed, cried, and shared your deepest, darkest secrets with each other. RELATED: 150+ Inspiring Friendship Quotes To Show Your Best Friends How Much You Love Them Having someone like this in your life is something no one should take for granted, so honor your friends with nicknames to call them, made even more special coming from you....

Some of them are things she does deliberately, and others are things I just happen to find endearing. There’s no magic set of things you can do to maintain and grow a relationship or to completely understand how to fall in love and stay that way, but what makes these traits meaningful to me is that they’re all authentic expressions of her self and values. None of them are terribly important on their own, but they remind me daily of why I asked her to marry me in the first place: RELATED: 50 Best Love Quotes That Express Exactly What ‘I Love You’ Really Means​...

It’s so easy to feel underappreciated in parenting, but first, you have to start teaching kids please, and thank you. I spend some days feeling like I’ve been dragged through the mud (sometimes I’m literally covered in mud or other unsavory substances). As soon as my kids started talking, I taught them to say please and thank you — not just because I wanted them to appear well-mannered, but because I wanted them to know gratitude, to know that there’s something wonderful and fulfilling about appreciating what’s given to you....

Even though there is a long list of movies and TV shows starring men to fuel the masculine audience to be stronger and proud of who they are, now, that list is matched with movies and TV shows starring strong women. The stories of modern women bring to light the adversity women have faced in the quest for equality and to be taken seriously. Many want to see themselves on the screen, this time doing what they have wanted to for so long....

Asexuality means a person who does not experience sexual attraction at all towards any gender. People who are asexual do not have a fear of relationships or sex — they just don’t feel any sexual attraction and are generally not interested in engaging in any type of sexual activity. Although there are still debates over whether asexual people should be included in the LGBT+ community, there are many people who identify as asexual....

Some of us have the go-to costumes that we wear (and, therefore, wear out) year after year. While these reliable old favorites are probably easy and cheap, that’s never quite as much fun as it is to head out to a party wearing a new something-something that makes you look and feel your absolute best. For many of us, it’s impossible to look or feel all that great if we don’t feel like our authentic selves, even if that self is masquerading as an adorably cute woodland creature of some sort....