You stumble to the kitchen to grab some coffee, but you’re all out of the good stuff. So you settle for the powdered instant coffee and get your synthetic, caffeine high from your dirty, dirt water. You check your phone to see if anything important has come up, and you get an avalanche of emails all requiring your urgent attention, and your day starts in an unpleasant, reactive state. Your thoughts switch from “This coffee really sucks” to “Everything has to be done!...

He’s the one who cheated and walked out without looking back. And long before that, he repeatedly shut me out, choosing to bury himself in his work to avoid what was happening to us at home. Blame was my coping mechanism to get through the first difficult months of our separation, and “how dare he (gasp!)” was my mantra. I rallied an entire army of supporters who, like me, were totally, utterly and completely aghast at the nerve—the gall—of this man....

For thousands of years, symbols of strength and power have existed all over the world, from the Ancient Egyptians, to Greek mythology, to the era of Nordic Vikings, and throughout all of the continents. RELATED: 26 Symbols Of Love And Their Meanings Explained Not only do these specific symbols represent strength, but they remind us that we have the courage and drive within us to keep going, to stand tall, to overcome whatever life throws our way and become the best person we can be....

I was marrying the man that I loved in the most romantic city in the world (Paris!), and I couldn’t have been happier. RELATED: Real Runaway Bride: Why I Canceled My Wedding At The Last Second Although the wedding planning was a bit stressful, it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be, and because I kept the guest list under 60, there wasn’t too much drama of where to seat people and obligatory invites....

That’s your instinct, defined by Wikipedia as “the inherent inclination of a living organism towards a particular complex behavior.” Sometimes, we tend to ignore that little voice, opting to do the opposite of what it tells us. But usually, it’s a good idea to follow your instincts. RELATED: 4 Ways To Sharpen Your Intuition So You Can Trust Yourself To Make Decisions Following these five instincts, especially, is important. Why?...

In fact, since the 1960s, the men and women of science have been fascinated by the way in which human beings relate to each other. They’ve been so fascinated that they gave those dynamics a name and started researching them. Ladies and gentlemen, that’s attachment theory and attachment styles. You might have learned about it in school, maybe in passing hearing about how children form strong connections with a caretaker who keeps them alive....

I married young and have learned a lot about successful marriages since then that would have made my life so much easier. I was so in love and eager to start my life. You may be in the same situation and wonder what would make you feel safer to make the all-important promise about spending your life with someone you are attracted to now. RELATED: Do Not Marry Someone Until You Can Honestly Answer These 20 Questions...

Like never eat the potato salad that’s been on the picnic table all afternoon, or never jump in the pool without checking your pockets (unless you’re already intending to get a new phone). During my two decades of work as a couples therapist, life — and my clients — have taught me tons of lessons, especially about what not to do. These lessons can be helpful to you, too, if you are working for or looking for a therapist....

You might plan a date night here and there, but the night seems to go by quickly. Before you know it, you are right back to the same-old-same-old. Instead of planning a date night, why not consider doing something more long-term — like starting a new hobby together? These hobbies aren’t just “date night” activities. They’re true bonding experiences that help you establish healthy routines and grow your love, together....

Wedding vows don’t always have to be extremely romantic. Your vows symbolize a lifelong promise to always love one another. Going against tradition doesn’t make the vows any less heartfelt or significant. Your vows should reflect you and your future spouse and be authentic to your relationship. If you guys are constantly making jokes and always laughing, there’s a strong sense of humor within your relationship. Funny wedding vows can be an authentic representation of your love and your relationship with each other — and leave your guests laughing....

Kardashian, who has been embroiled in a rather public divorce from West, got to keep and stay in the $60 million Hidden Hills home that she once shared with West, according to TMZ. A source told Entertainment Tonight back in October 2021 that the former couple has been divvying up their assets. “Kanye and Kim are moving forward with the divorce, even though recent signs have pointed to a reconciliation....

What he says and what he does can allude to very different outcomes for the two of you and, while I don’t advocate second-guessing all of his moves, it’s important to keep your eyes open. RELATED: 6 Twisted Things Master Manipulators Do In Relationships Here are some major red flags a man is not being authentic about his feelings for you: 1. He never lets you meet his friends Come on....

For Kim Kardashian, she allows her children to have a bit more freedom, even letting her eldest daughter, North West, experiment with makeup and partake in posting on TikTok — under the supervision of her mother, of course. Most Kardashian fans are aware of how strict Kourtney can be when it comes to her children’s food habits and the amount of fast food they are and aren’t allowed to eat....

As expected, you won’t always get along. There will be plenty of arguments over finances, the clashing personalities of friends and family as well as over little things like how he always leaves the quart of milk in the fridge with not even enough for a bowl of Special K. If your relationship is strong enough, it will breeze right past the small stuff, but sometimes even the strongest relationships will find themselves at a point of no return....

The sister’s have way too much on their plates to have to dish up dinner every night so they’ve employed a team of personal chefs to keep them well-fed. Here are 8 rules that the Kardashian’s chefs reportedly have to follow. 1. The family demands ‘clean, healthy cooking.’ It’s no question that the Kardashian-Jenner clan follows a strict diet. In a 2019 interview with HollywoodLife, chef Sara Motamedi revealed that there is more to cooking for the family....

It might feel like no matter what you do, you’ll need to rely on kismet or capture a leprechaun to make your goals and dreams come true. Your destiny might be in the hands of a higher power. Still, you can tip the scales in your favor and get lady luck on your side by making the right moves and shifting your mindset. RELATED: The 10 Most Important Things In Life That Matter More Than Anything Else...

Are you sick of waiting around for guys who don’t return your calls or texts because they’ve suddenly become disinterested and ghosted you? When nothing in your love life seems to be going your way, you end up feeling rejected — so rejected, in fact, that you become fearful of dating another guy, not wanting to get rejected again. This is how fear of rejection sets in. Yet, when you’re not dating, you end up feeling anxious....

Essentially, saying we’re desperate for attention and have no qualms about how we go about it. But there’s another similar term you may not be familiar with. What is a thirst trap? According to Urban Dictionary, the term is used to describe “a sexy photograph or flirty message posted on social media for the intent of causing others to publicly profess their attraction.” Essentially, if you’re not embarrassed to flaunt what you’ve got, all you have to do is post a picture of yourself on your Instagram looking really hot....

However, there are also likely things you may be doing that will ruin your partnership every time. And, most likely, you’re not even aware you’re doing them. This is called self-sabotage and many of us are guilty of this, even if we do it self-consciously. What is self-sabotage? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, sabotage is “an act or process tending to hamper or hurt” something. It is deliberate subversion intended to interrupt something from reaching its goal....

For my Valentine’s Day Instagram post, I plan to force my poor boyfriend to wear the “I love you” shirt he made me wear when we were in high school — and when he does we will take ALL of the cute couple photos. Often, the hardest part of posting on February 14th is coming up with cute Valentine’s Day captions for Instagram. I know I have trouble deciding which one would be the best fit for the picture....