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4 Tips for Using New Year Planning as a Spiritual Reset

The closer we get to the new year, the more motivated many of us feel to start fresh and courageously pursue our dreams. January often brings a...

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5 Tips for Surviving the Holidays With Your Awful Family

We all have loved ones who know how to push our buttons (or boundaries), and the holidays provide the perfect time for them to do so. Whether it’s...

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This Christmas, You Can ‘Live Más’ With Taco Bell’s Return of the Quesarito

Merry Christmas to me—and to all those who Live Más. Taco Bell has officially and finally brought back its fan-favorite menu item: the beloved...

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5 Signs You’re Finally Ready to Move in With Your Partner

As we move deeper into cuffing season and closer to Valentine’s Day, some longer-term couples might be reflecting on their relationships, wondering...

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You’ll Get More Dating App Matches If You Ditch ‘Template Dating’

If you’ve ever used dating apps, my heart goes out to you… Aaaand you likely know just how copy-and-paste many of the profiles are. Regardless of...

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An Open Letter to Anyone Struggling With Body Image This Holiday Season

If you struggle with body image to any degree, you’re likely all too familiar with the feeling of heightened insecurities during the holidays. From...

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Today’s Moon Phase: December 23, 2025

Happy Tuesday—and Happy Christmas Eve Eve! This week will be full of warm, inviting energy, and the moon will only support that through its phases....

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Today’s Moon Phase: December 22, 2025

Happy Monday—and happy holiday week!  As we venture closer to Christmas, we dive deeper into this new lunar cycle. Right now, the moon is in the...

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Smart Is Sexy: Nerds Are About to Dominate Dating Apps in 2026

Good news for nerds: you’ll be getting the credit you deserve in 2026’s dating scene. According to the Millennial Intimacy Forecast for 2026 by...

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5 Inspiring Self-Improvement Books to Kickstart Your New Year in 2026

I don’t know about you, but any time I need a motivational boost, I’ll head to my bookshelf to select my next read. Books have a way of fully...

22.12.2025 10

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5 Reasons You and Your Partner Should Have ‘Couple Friendships’

Do you and your partner have “couple friendships”? If not, perhaps it’s time to start building them, as they might be the secret to a lasting,...

21.12.2025 9

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3 Expert Gifting Tips to Keep Your Cuffing Season Romance Alive

Are you a last-minute Christmas shopper? Don’t worry, you’re certainly not alone. Perhaps the most stressful part of the holiday season—you...

20.12.2025 10

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What Each Zodiac Sign Can Expect From Their Love Life in 2026

What to Expect From Your Love Life in 2026, According to Your Zodiac Sign According to a recent Hily Dating App survey, nearly 1 in 4 daters plan to...

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Today’s Moon Phase: December 19, 2025

Happy Friday! We’ve officially reached the weekend—and a new lunar cycle. The moon has entered the new moon phase, meaning its Earth-facing side...

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4 Tips for Manifesting Your Dreams for 2026 With December’s Lucky New Moon

Friday marks the last new moon of 2025, aka the most powerful new moon of the year. Ready to manifest your dreams for 2026? Let’s dig a bit deeper....

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Today’s Moon Phase: December 18, 2025

Happy Thursday! We’ve officially reached the last full day of the lunar cycle. As we close out the waning crescent moon phase and prepare for the...

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Today’s Moon Phase: December 17, 2025

Happy Wednesday! As we reach the middle of the work week, we venture closer to a new lunar cycle. We’re still in the waning crescent phase of the...

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5 Warning Signs You’re Catching Feelings for an AI Chatbot

AI bots like ChatGPT are getting a little too humanlike. In fact, many people rely on chatbots for emotional support and fulfillment. Some even go as...

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Today’s Moon Phase: December 16, 2025

Happy Tuesday! We are in the very last days of the current lunar cycle, deep into the waning crescent phase. Right now, the moon has about 10%...

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Today’s Moon Phase: December 15, 2025

Happy Monday! I hope you had a warm, festive weekend with your favorite people. As we start a new week, the moon sits in the waning crescent phase,...

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2,000-Year-Old Pleasure Boat Shipwreck Found Off Egypt’s Coast

Scientists recently discovered a 2,000-year-old ancient Egyptian pleasure boat off the coast of Alexandria. The wild part? It was an estimated 115...

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The MERRY Rule Can Save You From Social Burnout This Holiday Season

While the holidays might be known as “the most wonderful time of the year,” for many of us, they’re far more stressful than cheerful. From the...

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3 Tips for Reaching a Flow State and Boosting Productivity

You know those moments when you’re engrossed in a passion project or activity that seemingly nothing and no one could pull you away from? That...

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Singles Are Using ‘Hot-Take Dating’ to Find the Perfect Partner

Dating has a way of making the holiday season both brighter and…well, for some, more stressful. If you dove deep into the chaotic dating world of...

14.12.2025 5

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5 Lies You’re Telling Yourself That Are Keeping You in the Wrong Relationship

Toxic and unfulfilling relationships are unfortunately common today (haven’t they always been?), and many of us don’t even realize the role...

13.12.2025 10

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5 Cozy Books to Help Shake Your Winter Blues

There’s not much a good book and a warm mug of coffee or tea can’t cure. In fact, during the cold, dreary winter months, it seems all I want to do...

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6 Winter Date Ideas That Don’t Suck

It’s officially the time of year when many of us wish to hibernate indoors and isolate from the rest of society. (Just me?) However, the winter...

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Today’s Moon Phase: December 12, 2025

Happy Friday! The weekend has officially arrived, and with it comes the waning crescent moon phase—a week-long period when the moon appears to...

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Last Week’s Full Moon Is Still Shaking Up Every Zodiac Sign’s Love Life

We had a powerful full moon last week, and many of us are still reeling from its effect a whole week later. In fact, it’s hitting us right where it...

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5 Zodiac Signs Headed for a Chaotic Start to 2026

If you thought 2025 was brutal astrologically, you’d better buckle up for the new year. While 2026 might not be as chaotic as this year was, it...

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Today’s Moon Phase: December 10, 2025

Happy Wednesday! We’re nearly halfway through the workweek already, and venturing closer and closer to the last quarter moon tomorrow. Right now,...

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Today’s Moon Phase: December 9, 2025

Happy Tuesday! Ready to dive into today’s moon phase? Let’s begin… Today, we are in the waning gibbous moon phase, which lasts for around seven...

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Are You Actually in Love, or Just a Love Addict?

If you’ve ever been in love, you likely understand the intense feelings and chemicals associated with the experience. In fact, some people form such...

08.12.2025 10

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4 Ways to Keep the People You Love Close, Even When You Have No Time for Them

One of my New Year’s resolutions going into 2026 is to be a better friend/loved one, as well as a more involved community member. However, with such...

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Today’s Moon Phase: December 8, 2025

Happy Monday! To start a new week, let’s dive into today’s moon phase. Today, we are in the waning gibbous moon phase, as we have been all...

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4 Easy Ways to Stay on Top of Your Finances (Without Hating Your Life)

According to recent data by Fig, a Canadian online loan provider, 84% of Canadians currently carry debt, with one in seven feeling unsure whether...

07.12.2025 9

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8 Ways to Get Your Spark Back When You’re Battling Burnout

Throughout life, there will be times we’ll feel disconnected from ourselves. Perhaps we’re burnt out from work and other obligations, barely...

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Forget Third Base, Couples Are Focusing on This Dating Milestone Instead

Growing up, most of us learned about the “bases” of physical intimacy. You know, first base is kissing, second base is touching above the waist,...

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6 New Dating Trends to Watch Out for 2026

Each year—or really each month, it seems—new dating trends emerge, reflecting the dire state of today’s dating world. From throning to stack...

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Is the ‘Taxi Cab Theory’ True—and Is It Really That Toxic?

Have you ever heard of the taxi cab theory? You know, the one that says heterosexual men marry based on readiness rather than genuine love? This...

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4 Tips for Beating the ‘Sunday Scaries’

I’m not sure if it’s the cold weather or dark evenings, but I’ve been facing the “Sunday Scaries” far more often than usual.  Now, since I...

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Today’s Moon Phase: December 4, 2025

Happy Friday! We’ve made it to the weekend, and we’ve made it through the powerful full supermoon that occurred yesterday. Today, the moon is in...

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Your Boyfriend Might Be Too Dumb for a Good Relationship

According to recent research, the smarter your boyfriend is, the better he’ll treat you. Who would’ve guessed? A study published in the journal...

04.12.2025 10

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Gen Z Singles Follow a ‘Cuffing Season Schedule.’ Here’s What It Looks Like.

You’ve likely heard of the concept “cuffing season.” You know, the period between early fall and late winter, when everyone is scrambling to...

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3 Signs You Have a Dating Hangover

I don’t know about you, but dating is one of the most soul-sucking experiences I’ve ever had. As someone who is incredibly sensitive to energy and...

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Can’t Stop Procrastinating? Try Going to a ‘Forcing Party’

If you’re anything like me, you postpone a variety of tasks, from dreaded dentist appointments to intimidating book querying, telling yourself...

30.11.2025 10

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4 Zodiac Signs Most Likely to Find a Holiday Fling This Year

As the holiday season approaches, more and more people are looking for partners to share the festive energy with. In fact, according to a recent...

29.11.2025 10

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5 Zodiac Signs Ready to Clean Up Their Lives Once Mercury Goes Direct

Starting today, Mercury is stationing direct in Scorpio—which will bring the ultimate relief. Yes, you read that right. We’ve been in Mercury...

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6 Tips to Get Your Partner’s Family to Actually Like You This Holiday Season

With the holiday season officially upon us, many couples are gearing up for family parties and festive events. For newer couples, this can trigger...

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Today’s Moon Phase: November 28, 2025

Happy Friday! As we move into the weekend, the moon is moving through various phases. Today, we are in the first quarter moon phase, which occurs when...

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