RELATED: The 3 Zodiac Signs With Rough Horoscopes On Friday, May 13, 2022 Mercury retrograde hardly needs an introduction, and on May 13, we will herald this transit, which will last until the first week of June. And while it’s here, all sorts of weird things will happen, one of them being Mercury trine Pluto, the planet of transformation. And, for some zodiac signs, the return of certain people in our lives who we might have thought was gone forever can be expected....

We might not be able to call it the roughest week ever, but when it comes to love and misunderstanding, this week might just be ‘up there’ with the wrong moves and ideas. Because we have several Venus transits, we will be dealing with affairs of the heart. We are looking at Moon square Venus, Venus sextile Uranus, Moon sextile Venus, and finally Moon trine Venus, we can assume that love and romance will play a big part in this week’s drama....

The moment I realized that my best friend was actually not my best friend anymore, I didn’t want to believe that we had grown apart — to think about the fact that we hadn’t seen each other in months. I didn’t want to believe that my best friend all throughout high school no longer cared about coming to visit me or was interested in making plans to go to concerts or movies or do any of the things we used to enjoy doing together....

If you’ve ever been in a group chat you’ve definitely been privy to a few of these games which are great for that group chat ice breaker. To play all you need is your brain and your phone. It’s that easy and can create amazing memories! So buckle up for this list of the top 30 great texting games to play when you’re bored. RELATED: 30 Fun Games To Play With Your Boyfriend Or Girlfriend...

So, it’s not just you. The world really is more stressful, and anxiety actually is on the rise. According to the WHO’s brief, young people and women were hit hardest. Social isolation was considered a major factor, as were loneliness and exhaustion. A recent randomized clinical trial published by the Journal of the American Medical Association sought to determine whether performing mindful meditation for anxiety was as effective as a popular anti-anxiety medication, escitalopram, which helps regulate the levels of anxiety-reducing serotonin produced by the body....

Years ago, before GPS was automatically connected to our everyday, handheld devices, I found myself (more than once!) lost in a foreign city, wandering narrow streets aimlessly, going blocks out of my way to figure out where I was on a map. I’m sorry to say, I have absolutely no sense of direction. Even when I have a map, I will astutely refer to it, study it diligently, then look up at the street sign overhead and walk in the complete opposite direction from my intended destination!...

When I got to thinking about it, I realized that, while tips on a wide range of topics related to love, dating and marriage are super easy to come by, that kind of just makes it a lot to sift through and absorb — especially when you’re smack in the middle of dealing with a problem that needs to be solved. That’s why I’ve chosen to distill what I believe are the most important truths I know about making relationships work here in one place....

Feeling like life is too much is no reason for shame, but it’s good to know how to handle your feelings so that you won’t struggle as much in the future. RELATED: Two Psychological Tricks That Can Help You Survive When Life Gets Hard Here are five things you can remind yourself for a little bit of motivation and inspiration when life feels overwhelming: 1. Only you are in control of your own life, so live it however you want....

Unfortunately, knowing if a guy you like has mommy issues can happen when it’s too late because you often don’t meet your partner’s mother until you’re all in. Luckily, there are ways to tell if a guy you like has mommy issues before you even get close to meeting her. That way, if you see the signs, you can decide whether to pursue this relationship or if it’s time to move on....

When we’re really bored and especially lazy, we turn to the internet for useless websites. Sure, we try to keep things interesting and ourselves educated by reading the daily news, but there’s only so much information about the day’s events a person’s brain can handle. RELATED: 130 Things To Do When You’re Bored At Home We all need a break to take in a little mental junk food every now and then....

We all have our favorite coworker (which some may call a work wife or work husband) and when their birthday comes around it’s a good idea to send a happy birthday message to them. The best birthday wishes for colleagues make them feel special and appreciated as both a friend and colleague — and above all, your birthday card should be appropriate for the office! If you need some inspiration, here are some ideas for birthday messages for your coworker....

Ellen started performing in small clubs, and in 1981 she became the emcee at Clyde’s Comedy Club. Around that time, she began to go on tours all over the nation, and in 1984, Showtime declared her The Funniest Person In America. In 1986, Ellen appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”. After she performed that set, Carson motioned for her to join him for an on-air interview, which was the first time a female comedian was invited to partake in that....

It’s normal to want to protect your feelings and avoid getting hurt, but sometimes you might take that a little too far. It’s not that you intend to push people away, but you just can’t help shutting down when things get a little too serious. Emotional detachment can interfere with your ability to make friends, romantic connections, or even move up your career ladder. Recognizing this trait is the first step to melting that icy heart and living a more full, intimate life with the people closest to you....

As a parent, you want your kids to be the best they can be, to feel good about themselves, to live fulfilling lives, and, ultimately, be happy children that become happy adults. And since your children are looking to you for words of encouragement and to be a role model, giving them positive affirmations and inspirational quotes to draw from when they’re in uncertain situations can be incredibly empowering. RELATED: 13 Toxic Phrases You Should Absolutely Never Say To Your Kid When they hear your words, their minds open to new possibilities....

The first question you should ask yourself is, “Do I want to save this relationship, or do I want to leave it?” If you want to leave it, then why even try salvaging it? However, if you’re set on saving it, this article is for you. Rather than your typical relationship advice about reconciling and improving communication, learning how to fix a relationship means changing certain things about yourself, and your partner, and doing inner growth in the process....

When you’re creeped out, you may internally or outwardly shudder because something isn’t right; in fact, it’s vaguely threatening, even if the person or situation isn’t overtly dangerous. You’re not sure why you’re getting the heebie-jeebies, but your anxiety levels are rising, and you feel nervous. One study titled “On the nature of creepiness,” from Knox College in Illinois, which was published in the journal New Ideas in Psychology, discovered some traits that are overwhelmingly associated as creepy, and that our creepiness detector may actually be a defense against some sort of threat....

What if you could guarantee a spark that lasted — no matter who you were with — and a happier life to go along with it? While relationship advice won’t provide you with any miracles, there’s another way. The ancient teachings of Buddhism suggest we can do just that if we transform our relationship into a spiritual connection and partnership. If we use our relationships to make us wiser, kinder and more compassionate, we can actually change how they function....

Joy comes from a deep knowing that you bring out the best in each other. It gives you hope even during difficult times. It reminds you that as long as you take responsibility for yourself in the relationship, all will be okay because you trust yourself and your partner. If you want joy in your relationship, you need to do this work as a team. Practicing radical gratitude every day is an excellent way to bring joy back into your marriage....

Depp’s $50 million defamation lawsuit against Heard, which is taking place in a courtroom in Virginia, comes after Depp’s lawyers argued that she has hurt her ex-husband’s reputation by “choosing to lie about him for her own personal benefit.” Back in 2018, Heard wrote an op-ed for the Washington Post in which she described herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.” Though the article never mentions Depp by name, his lawyers said that Heard’s essay was all part of an “elaborate hoax....

I am proud of the man he has become. He is thoughtful, insightful, generous, kind, and a lot of other wonderful adjectives that make a mom’s heart burst with love and oh yeah, pride. RELATED: 6 Reasons To Be PROUD Of Your Geeky Kid (And His Bright Future) He graduated high school, went to college out of state, and every year assumed more financial responsibility to make it easier on us as he got jobs....