When I was 14, I dreamed that I was in the middle of my high school with a baby bump under my dress. My teachers were yelling at me for being a delinquent and they asked me what I had to say for myself. I remember crying and saying that I was pregnant. Almost immediately after, I woke up in a cold sweat. It was terrifying, I felt vulnerable. Did my dream about being pregnant actually mean I was going to get pregnant?...

The last year of my life has been a whirlwind, to say the least, and it all started when I decided to call off my engagement and make a drastic life change. I was tired of feeling “safe,” of doing what I thought I should be doing at my age, and of being with someone who wasn’t the right person for me only out of convenience. While it took me a while to truly understand the scope of my decision prior to making it, breaking off my engagement was the best decision I ever made....

There was a time when talking to yourself or hearing voices in your head might have been considered a mental health issue. We now know that this is a healthy and positive inner monologue. What is an inner monologue? Your inner monologue is private speech within your mind that narrates your life. What you think, feel, and your actions are verbalized in your head, using a voice only you can hear....

Dating a psychopath is maddening. It’s incredibly confusing. What creates the madness however, is the delight, cheer, and fake love that gets coupled with the abuse. Dating a psychopath feels exciting at first. It’s “love at first sight” for both you and your partner. How could you not be perfect soulmates? RELATED: If A Guy Does These 7 Things, He’s An Emotional Psychopath Psychopaths are charming, though. They know how to read a room and play games to manipulate every situation to benefit them — with no shame or guilt for the terror they cause....

Dear “Nice Guy,” I hope you understand why the term is in loose quotation marks. You actually made me think you weren’t a f***boy, getting offended when I threw the term around jokingly. Now that I see you in your true form, I can’t believe how foolish I must have looked to you. How stupid I must have seemed for giving you a second chance when you messed up that one time....

Maybe if you look good enough, keep the house clean enough, cook the way his mama did, love him enough, maybe if you could get the kids to be a little quieter. Maybe if you managed a date night more than once every three or four months. Maybe if you lost those last fifteen pounds of baby weight. The truth is, you can “maybe” yourself to death, and you’ll still be left with the same old situation....

Before they can know the answer to that, they need to begin their quest for true love by first, knowing why they want it. And second, gaining an understanding of what true love looks like for them. RELATED: What True Love Means, According To A Therapist To find true love, you need to change your intention Many people are unsure of where to start and how to find true love at this stage of their life....

But what good is sending a Tinder first message if you can’t even get an initial response? If you want a reply, you need to know exactly what to say to guys on Tinder — and we want to help you out. RELATED: 17 Online Dating Conversation Starters That Work Every Time! Here are 7 tips for how to message guys on Tinder to start a fun conversation. They’re not just flirty, they’re not just about hooking up....

Recognizing that you might need help and then actually reaching out can feel like very hard things to do. There’s a stigma associated with mental illness, medication and therapy. Because of that, reaching out can feel like a failure. Here’s the truth: Seeking therapy might not only make your life better but it could also improve the life of your kids — now and in the future. RELATED: 6 Hidden Signs Your Depression Is More Than Temporary...

Essentially, manifestation means letting the Universe know about your ambitions and wants, and then making them yours. In order for manifestation to work, you need to believe that what you’re saying is the truth. Putting any negative energy or doubt into the Universe means that is what you will receive in turn. RELATED: How To Use The 5x55 Manifestation Method To Manifest What You Want In 5 Days But creating what you want is more than just having a positive mindset....

Not only did the short film make a lot of connections to certain fan theories but it also had the power of being so relatable to many people. Swift perfectly analyzes what it’s like to look back on a relationship from your youth when you’re older and wiser. Fans have been picking apart the short film but there’s one hint at the end of the video that seems to have left many bewildered....

When Eminem took the stage to join Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J Blige, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent, the rapper made quite a significant gesture. Mid-performance, Eminem was seen taking a knee, leaving fans to wonder whether he did so symbolically. Why did Eminem kneel during the Superbowl halftime show? Taking a knee at an NFL game has become culturally significant ever since 2016 when former football star Colin Kaepernick first began kneeling during the national anthem at the start of games in protest of police brutality and racial inequality in the United States....

You might have experienced that when listening to her brand new single “Easy On Me” which was released October 15th and is featured on her new album “30” set to release November 19th. Every Adele song has a way of starting the waterworks and makes us very emotional when listening to her songs. The specific feeling you might get from the Grammy winner is a bodily feeling that makes your hair’s on your body stand up, experiencing shivers down your spine, a lump coming into your throat, and eventually tears running down your eyes....

The latest in the reality TV star’s ongoing legal battle is the news that Kate is demanding her ex-husband pay over $132,000 in back child support for their now-adult children. Kate’s demands come after Jon accused her of “stealing” $100,000 from their children’s trusts. RELATED: Fans Accuse LaBrant Family Of ‘Exploiting’ Daughter Everleigh After Her Biological Dad’s Sudden Death The “Jon & Kate Plus 8” star has admitted that she “borrowed” the money in 2019 to pay for her and her kids’ living expenses....

Aside from a few sneaky paparazzi images and some cryptic song lyrics, the “Watermelon Sugar” singer’s relationship remain largely out of the public eye. As one of the most famous men on the planet, fans are often left wondering why and how Styles manages to stay so private. Harry Styles was reportedly restricted from talking about his love life because of a “morals clause” in his contract. The start of Styles’ fame goes back to the time when he auditioned for “The X Factor” when he was just 16 years old....

One-night stands. They’re the kind of nights you may or may not expect after a few hours of fun. But, they’re also those “fun” nights that turn into disaster the next morning. We have almost all either been there or seen it play out on the TV screen. You’re ready for a night out; you’re wanting some fun… and maybe, get a little frisky. You’re at the bar, feeling confident....

But, if I’m being totally honest, the diamond ring never really felt at home on my finger. It never really felt like “me.” RELATED: The Weird Reason One In Three Women Are Removing Their Wedding Rings The truth is, I have never been a diamond person and I don’t agree with the idea that diamonds are every girl’s best friend. That is why I no longer wear my original wedding ring and wear one with my favorite stone, turquoise, instead....

When she was little, she’d perform tiny pull-ups from inside her pack and play. As a toddler, she’d greet friends new and old by bear-hugging, hoisting them off the ground, and walk-carrying them across the playground. (This definitely made for more than a few awkward moments with said friends’ parents/caregivers). RELATED: 20 Things We’re Not Telling Little Girls - But We Should Strong and nurturing have always been her words....

Then I met my future husband John* in the course of my internship at his publishing company. He was 11 years older, my supervisor, and also happened to be living with his girlfriend of five years. The circumstances weren’t auspicious, but something genuine blossomed out of the tumultuous affair. And, eight months later, while dancing to Ishmael Herring’s “My Woman and Me” in front of the town’s gazebo, John slipped an antique pearl and sapphire ring onto my left hand and asked me to marry him....

“I’m not kidding, when we return in a few months, I’ll be at a new job. Today is my last day.” I remember so many feelings rushing to my head when this statement left your mouth. I was in absolute shock. “What? How? Why? And lastly… no!” This was the news I never knew how to prepare for. Sure, I knew it was coming at some point, but it wasn’t something that I was expecting to happen for at least another year or two....