Can Girls and Guys Really Be Just Friends? Spoiler: Yes, Sweetie.
Every so often, someone asks the age‑old question: “Can girls and boys actually be just friends?” And every time, I want to hand them my life like a PowerPoint presentation and say, “Exhibit A through Z: Yes. Obviously. Next question.” Because the proof is in the pudding — and in my case, the pudding is a 20‑year friendship with my buddy Andy. No blurred lines, no weirdness, no secret pining. Just two humans who genuinely enjoy each other’s company and occasionally roast each
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Silver Splitters: Choosing Happiness After 50
Who would have thought lawyers would find an untapped market in silver splitters? If you’re wondering what that means, it’s another phrase for gray divorce—a term coined by Dr. Susan L. Brown and Dr. I-Fen Lin in 2012 to describe marriages that end after the age of 50. The numbers tell the story: according to the U.S. Census Bureau, divorce rates among people over 50 have roughly doubled since 1990. While divorce rates in other age groups have stayed stable or even declined,
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FOFO: The Sneaky Fear That Keeps You Stuck(And why you should absolutely roundhouse kick it into next week)
Most people know FOMO — the fear of missing out. But there’s a newer, quieter, far more sabotaging cousin creeping around: FOFO, the fear of finding out . And yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like. FOFO shows up when people avoid information because they’re terrified it might be uncomfortable, disappointing, or downright scary. Instead of facing the truth, they bury their heads in the sand and hope the problem magically evaporates. Spoiler: it doesn’t. According to recent dis
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