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Interpersonal relationships are a vital part of everyday life. We know relationships aren’t perfect, but we can help guide you through advice on how to fix common issues, things you should and shouldn’t say to the people in your life, and, of course, roundups of funny cartoons and quotes to remind you that laughter can be the best medicine.

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11 Things You Should Never Do Over Text Message

For the sake of your friendships, relationships, and career, it's important to know when to keep your thumbs from doing...


12 Things Your School Bus Driver Wishes You Knew

Curious why your child has an assigned seat? Here are the secrets parents wish they knew about the peculiar demands...


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10 Group Texting Etiquette Rules Everyone Should Follow

Here's how not to be the most annoying person on your group text chain.



56 Secrets Life Coaches Won’t Tell You for Free

There is no one secret to life but there sure are a bunch of smaller secrets that can help you...


If You Prefer to Be Alone, You Could Be a Genius

Love canceled plans and prefer to stay in? You're probably pretty smart.


24 Little Things You Can Do to Be a True Friend

People share the small but meaningful things their friends do that make a big difference in their lives.


This Girl Wrote Her Dad a Letter to Cope with His Death—and Got a Response

Desiree was only four when she lost her Dad. She desperately wanted to talk to him one last time.

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60 Punny Food Pickup Lines Your Sweetheart Will Eat Up

These one-liners are so cheesy—or is it corny?—you'll laugh out loud!


10 Christmas Stories That Will Melt Your Heart

Delightful tales to help you embrace the spirit of the season.


10 Cell Phone Etiquette Rules You Should Be Following—But Aren’t

Don't be caught committing cellular sins! Follow our expert phone etiquette rules to avoid being rude and annoying on your...


The Best Hotel Chains in the World, Ranked

Which hotels made it onto TripAdvisor’s top ten list of the “most excellent” large chains around? Check them out here—and...


10 Silent Signs You Have Intimacy Issues

Fear of intimacy is understandable—and common—but the inability to overcome that fear will wreck your relationships. First, you need to...


How to Make a Snowman: 6 Tips for the Perfect Mr. Frosty

Do you wanna build a snowman? Here's your guide to creating one that even Frosty himself would be proud of.


17 Grossest Toys Ever Made

Sorry, Mom and Dad—toys that pee or poop or are otherwise ooey and gooey are sure to be on your...


14 Aging Cartoons That Make Getting Older a Whole Lot Funnier

If laughter keeps you young, then these cartoons may be the ticket to getting older gracefully.


16 Myths About Adoption You Need to Stop Believing

For National Adoption Day on November 17, which strives to raise awareness of the 117,000 children in foster care waiting...

8 Foods That Can Help Fight Wrinkles—and 2 You Should Avoid

Consider this your recipe for younger-looking skin.


52 Little Compliments That Will Make Your Friends and Family Smile

Because "You look great for 50!" is so NOT a compliment.


9 Things You Really Need to Stop Bragging About—Seriously

Think twice before you show off about these touchy subjects.


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13 Surprising Marriage Laws You Might Be Breaking Right Now

Who knew: there are towns where marriage laws hold that you can't sleep naked next to your spouse, where mistreating...


10 Brilliant Baby Oil Uses You’ll Want to Try Now

If you've relegated baby oil to your baby's changing table, boy are you missing out.


10 Things Parents of Adopted Children Wish You Knew

First thing's first: Adoptive parents are just like any other parents. They're crazy about their kids, stretched too thin between...

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13 Revealing Secrets Your Dog Knows About You

Dogs notice when you're sad, mad, or suspicious. They can even detect cancer. Turns out, dogs know more about your...


14 Things Confident People Would Never Do—So You Shouldn’t Either

Show, don't tell. No really, telling people how confident you are is one of the surest ways to convince them...


21 Annoying Coffee Shop Habits You Have, According to Starbucks Baristas

Your phone is the bane of your barista's existence.


10 Silent Signs Your Child Is Being Bullied

Experts share which behaviors are major red flags.


9 Spelling and Grammar Mistakes Spell Check Won’t Catch

There are some human errors that only humans can catch.


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How to Handle 7 of Life’s Most Embarrassing Moments

The real test of our manners comes when we are dealing with our most embarrassing moments. Here are some doozies,...