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Honey, We’re Home: 12 Tips for Moving In Together

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Who doesn’t love splitting bills and Netflixing with their boo every night? Still, before signing on the dotted line, consider these tips from experts about living with your partner in crime. Maybe you’re very over your long-distance relationship’s grueling commute, and soaring rent prices, or maybe you’re just crazy in love. Moving in together is a big deal regardless of which boxes you check here. Throwing caution to the wind can be romantic as hell, but navigating tricky conversations before signing away on a lease or mortgage can save your…

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Fitness Mental Wellness 

Winning Strategy: John Wolford Keeps Finding Ways to Move the Chains

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No matter the down or distance, quarterback John Wolford has always found a way to keep moving the chains. A year after playing a pivotal role in the Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl-winning season, Wolford is now lining up for his latest two-minute drill—signing with an NFL team in time for training camp. As he’s done throughout his college and three-year professional career, Wolford continues working on not only becoming a top-level QB, but also a valuable all-around offensive asset. He hopes again that the results of consistently grinding not…

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6 Myths About Alopecia Areata That Might Surprise You

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Losing your hair due to alopecia areata is plenty to deal with on its own. Add the constant need to correct misinformation about the condition and it’s enough to make you want to pull your hair out (figuratively, of course). Even as alopecia areata becomes more familiar to the general public, there are still a ton of common misunderstandings about what causes it and how it’s treated. Whether you live with the condition or you’re just curious to learn more, check out the infographic below to learn the truth behind…

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Manning Sumner Explains How Accountability Leads to Consistency

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It’s about that time of the year when the gym membership many started the year with is in the beginning stages of just becoming just a monthly deduction. Those once-crowded machines are suddenly readily available and there isn’t a wait for an open shower after your workout. The motivation that many entered the year with to get in shape is gone thanks to life, cold weather, new TV series, or any of the other reasons that take away from fitness being established as a priority rather than just a moment.…

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Mental Wellness 

Hip Dips Surgery: Is It Worth It?

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Hip dips refer to normal— and beautiful! — indentations on the side of the hips. Although natural, some peeps are unhappy with them and consider hip dip surgery. The procedure grafts fat to the area to smooth and contour their appearance. Hip dips, also known as violin hips, are indentations on the sides of the lower hip area. They are caused by a combination of bone structure, muscle mass, and fat distribution in the pelvis area and are completely normal. While some peeps love their hip dips — and rightly…

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Chef Andre Rush’s Service to America Continues in a Different Way

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You may know Chef Rush as the man with the huge arms in the white coat that has prepared incredible meals for Presidents, or you may follow him because of his daily routine to do 2,222 pushups in honor of veterans that are no longer with us to increase awareness of suicide prevention. Whether it’s his profession or his passion, both aspects of Andre Rush’s life can be connected to his childhood, and specifically, his mother. “She was as loving of a person as anyone could be,” he said proudly.…

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Mental Wellness 

Self-Care Sunday: The Ultimate Way to #Treatyoself

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Self-care is trending for good reason. Learn how to create a routine that flips the script on the Sunday scaries. Sunday generally involves prepping for the week ahead. But what if that prep included loving yourself? Science shows that intentional resting and recharging are essential to reducing stress and supporting your overall mental health. And fortunately, back-to-basics self-care is available to everyone, regardless of financial or time constraints.  Wanna flip the script on the Sunday scaries? Here’s why we love a good self-care Sunday, plus ideas on how to build it into your weekly routine. Duet Postscriptum/Stocksy United What is…

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Breakup Blues: How to Cope with Depression After Your Breakup

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Breakups can be brutal. Here’s what you should know about experiencing depression in your breakup era. Breaking up is famously hard to do. Don’t be too surprised if you can’t shake things off after a few days. You may notice some symptoms that mirror depression too. We chatted with a couple of experts about dealing with depression after your relationship ends. Keep reading for some practical advice for healing during this season of life. Can a breakup cause depression? “Breakups can absolutely lead to depression,” says Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt, Ph.D., ABPP,…

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How to Deal With Anxiety in Relationships

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Relationship anxiety is the nagging fear of losing your partner or being rejected by them. Here are some tips to help overcome relationship anxiety and enjoy a happy, healthy love connection. Even when it feels like you’ve found your ride-or-die, you might still have a nagging dread that your love boat is heading for the rocks. This feeling is called relationship anxiety. It can rear its ugly head in many ways, from constantly asking your partner if they still love you to obsessively keeping tabs on your bae’s social media. …

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Open Onlines of Communication: The 5 Best Online Couples Therapy Platforms

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Relationships are hard. You probably wouldn’t be reading this article if they were all sunshine and rainbows… and that’s OK. Luckily, there are loads of options for couples therapy online and evidence that they can help. We rounded up five solid options for you and your partner to explore. Best online couples therapy platforms of 2022 Best overall: ReGain Best variety of appointments: Talkspace Best for sliding scale pricing: Growing Self Best for retreats and coaching: Couples Therapy Inc. Best for LGBTQIA+ couples: Pride Counseling Online couples therapy in a…

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