Tuesday, June 9

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Feeling Alone And Unloved? Here Are 9 Tips To Make It Better
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Feeling Alone And Unloved? Here Are 9 Tips To Make It Better

There are times of the year when being on our own, perhaps without our children, is tough. Christmas, long weekends, holidays and key social events can be hard if we're alone, everyone else seemingly enjoying special moments. Here are 9 tips to help; - Remind yourself that it's often just for one day. If you're alone plan ways to occupy yourself. How wonderful to know you can cook your favourite food, read your book or watch a film undisturbed, soak and enjoy a guilt-free leisurely bath. Then, when you're next with your loved ones you can organise extra-special times together. - Revise your perspective. Use some time productively, catching up on jobs and chores, but also enjoy 'me time', doing the things you often struggle to fit in, like catching up with friends or shopping at your own p...
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Navigating Love Costs For Millennials: What You Need To Know
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Navigating Love Costs For Millennials: What You Need To Know

The price of love: Why millennials and Gen Zs are running up major dating debt. The average American invests US$120,000 throughout their lifetime in pursuit of love, spending significant money on romantic dinners, movie outings and thoughtful gifts, not to mention personal grooming and cosmetic products. As a result, according to a survey by LendingTree, 22 per cent of millennials and 19 per cent of Gen Z have begun to incur “dating debt.” Another study by Credit Karma found that 29 per cent of people aged 18–34 have accrued debt for a date, with 21 per cent exceeding $500 in dating debt in a year. Reasons include accidental overspending (29 per cent), an attempt to impress dates (28 per cent) and seeking intimacy (19 per cent). But another survey by Finder also reveals that 44 per cent o...
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Where Does Chemistry Lead Us?
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Where Does Chemistry Lead Us?

Friday essay: Lessons in Chemistry – the real Prince Charming in this ‘bad romance’ is a good dog. If you were charmed by the Apple TV+ adaptation of Bonnie Garmus’s debut novel Lessons In Chemistry and want learn more about the book, the first thing you’ll discover is that it was a New York Times bestseller (for more than 58 weeks) and international hit, with a #BookTok following and rights sold to 40 countries. US cover. The second is that some American readers were angry about the cover because the pink jacket with the sexy illustrated book face – all flippy hair, pouty lips and cat-eye glasses – implies a sassy romance the story does not deliver. Garmus even received hate mail. “They were like, ‘You’re the worst romance novelist ever’,” she told the New York...
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Friendship Research: What’s The Latest?
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Friendship Research: What’s The Latest?

Friendship research is getting an update – and that’s key for dealing with the loneliness epidemic. The benefits of friendship go far beyond having someone to confide in or spend time with – it can also protect you from physical and mental health problems. For example, people with good friends recover more quickly from illnesses and surgeries. They report higher well-being and feel like they live up to their full potential. Additionally, people with good friends report being less lonely across many life stages, including adolescence, becoming a parent and old age. In fact, friendships are so powerful that the social pain of rejection activates the same neural pathways that physical pain does. Behavioral scientists like me have tended to focus our research about friendships on their benefit...
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Is It Okay To Have A Partner Who Is Older Or Younger Than I Am?

Age Differences In Dating Dr. Romance gets a lot of letters about older women dating younger men, which appears to be shocking to some people, but I don't find it so unusual. Why would a younger man want to date an older woman? Who isn't attracted to success, smarts and experience? Young men can find this just as attractive in an older woman as in anyone else. Perhaps he enjoys the mentoring, perhaps just the emotional stability of an older woman who knows her mind and her heart. These relationships can last; it's not age that makes the difference, but how well the couple build trust, partnership and a life together. Socially, there is a role reversal of sorts going on, women are more powerful, and may want men who are younger and therefore, more flexible: men who can handle it if the wom...
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Where The Hell Have All The Wonder Women Gone?
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Where The Hell Have All The Wonder Women Gone?

Where have all the wonder women gone? In the epilogue to Jill Lepore’s book, The Secret History of Wonder Woman, we learn about Wonder Woman’s importance to the American feminist movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Lepore briefly notes Wonder Woman’s place in US television in the same period. But in skimming over the character’s TV life, she misses a key step in her cultural significance. In the history of Wonder Woman on television lies a story about the ways that popular culture in general – and representations of “wonder women,” in particular – seek to reconcile feminism and femininity at different historical moments. The New Original Wonder Woman premiered in 1976 alongside two other action-adventure series with female leads, Charlie’s Angels and The Bionic Woman. This super-women trif...
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Love Astrology – A Compatible Pair Or Not
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Love Astrology – A Compatible Pair Or Not

Many a couple met because of consultations on astrology. The art of reading and interpreting the movement of the stars and other celestial bodies have been the basis of many relationships. Since time immemorial, people have consulted the stars and the revolving planets on matters concerning their daily lives, not excluding romance, love, and compatibility. Love astrology has found its way in most cultures including the ancient Persians, the Egyptians, our oriental brothers the Chinese, and even the Europeans. Love astrology is consulted daily and a lot of lives are affected by it. Looking for the love of one's life by matching compatibility through love astrology occurs almost hourly and a lot of individuals leave their fate to the stars when it comes to love. Two people meeting together ...
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How Erotic Getaways And Romantic Escapes Can Reignite The Spark In Your Relationship
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How Erotic Getaways And Romantic Escapes Can Reignite The Spark In Your Relationship

Romantic Escapes: How Erotic Getaways Can Reignite the Spark in Your Relationship. In today's fast-paced world, it's not uncommon for couples to find their relationships becoming routine, even monotonous, over time. Seeking a remedy to this monotony, many are turning to a tantalizing solution: erotic getaways. These adult-only vacations, designed to celebrate sensuality and foster deep emotional connections, are rapidly gaining popularity among couples seeking to reignite their passion. This article will explore how these unique retreats can infuse new energy into relationships, rekindling desire and promoting lasting intimacy. Understanding the Value of Erotic Getaways Embarking on an erotic getaway offers couples a chance to break away from the humdrum of everyday life and focus on their...
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Friends With Benefits Relationships — Why They Don’t Always Work Out
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Friends With Benefits Relationships — Why They Don’t Always Work Out

Why Friends With Benefits Relationships Don’t Always Work Out. When it comes to relationships, friends with benefits can seem like an attractive option for those who want to enjoy the company and companionship of another person without having to commit to a more serious relationship. However, the truth is that these types of friendships rarely work out in the long run. This post will explore why friends with benefits relationships don’t always work out and how to decide if it’s the right choice for you. The Sex Can Get Old Quickly When it comes to friends with benefits relationships, the physical aspect of the relationship can be a major draw. After all, you don’t have to worry about the emotional baggage that often comes with traditional relationships. It can be liberating to engage in ...
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How Women Dress For Other Women
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How Women Dress For Other Women

“If you can’t be better than your competition,” Vogue editor Anna Wintour once said, “just dress better.” Indeed, new research suggests that women don’t just dress to be fashionable, or to outdo one another when it comes to enticing men. They also dress for other women. But Wintour’s quote misses some of the nuances that go into the outfits women choose with female friends, co-workers and acquaintances in mind. It’s not just about dressing better. In fact, my colleagues and I found that women can be motivated by another factor: avoiding the slings and arrows of other women. The psychology of women’s wardrobes My social psychology lab explores how women navigate their social relationships with other women. With my co-authors, Oklahoma State graduate student Ashley M. Rankin and Arizona St...
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