Accepting a compliment gracefully has always been hard for me. I don’t remember getting many as a kid. My parents were very loving and supportive, but compliments just weren’t a thing we really did in my family. By high school, I’d believe my closest friends when they gushed over my hair or outfit, but I […]
Courtesy June Chatterton/Reminisce Dates in the 1920s were so much fun for so little money. In the Roaring ’20s, fun was cheap—especially for a young woman and her date. June Chatterton of Milan, Illinois, recalls that a young lady could don her $ 1.98 hat, dust on some fine Armand powder, which cost $ 1, […]
Jim and John Harbaugh Shutterstock (2) Sports are already competitive. Then, you take two brothers who happen to be NFL coaches and have their teams duke it out on the field, and some battles are bound to happen. The biggest one of all was when the brothers (who are only 15 months apart) went head […]
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A divorce can be a long and expensive process that leaves both sides desperate to get things over with. But just how long that process drags out varies state by state—and couple by couple. Fortunately, all 50 states now share some form of a “no-fault” divorce law, which helps things move faster than 20 or […]
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Building an empire Courtesy Marie Denee creator, thecurvyfashionista.com “I’ve been single for a few years, but in hindsight, it was much needed,” says Marie Leggette, who runs fashion empire TheCurvyFashionista.com. “As an entrepreneur, being single has allowed me to focus on growing my media brand.” After a relationship left her wanting more, Marie decided to […]
RD.COM Advice Relationships View as slideshow Make the ones you love feel like the treasures they are. Every product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Beyond roses via seabedee.org, via amazon.com, via simplychocolate.com There isn’t one perfect Valentine’s Day gift—there are many! […]
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“You’re special and unique. Don’t settle for just anyone” kieferpix/Getty Images “While this may seem like a soothing and loving suggestion, the reality is that when we convince ourselves that we are special, different, or one of a kind, we separate ourselves from others,” says McGregor. “We take on a pattern of withdrawal or even […]
Finding it hard to set boundaries PredragImages/Getty Images Billy Joel may have sung about going to extremes in relationships, but if you consistently go over the line in real life, serious problems may be brewing. The solution? Setting boundaries. Unfortunately, the term “boundary” can seem like a scary thing for a love addict; it may […]
Write each other an annual letter bgwalker/Getty Images In the past 10 years of being married, Sarah and Zack Klutz have developed many traditions to celebrate Valentine’s Day. From staying home and cooking a steak dinner to visiting a local hot springs for some R&R, they’ve had plenty of time to perfect what they prefer. […]
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Yellow: Friendship ANASTASIIAKU/Shutterstock A bright and cheery color, yellow is one of the happiest hues when it comes to roses. “Yellow roses are great for celebrating Galentine’s Day,” says Palomares. “This cheerful hue declares, ‘You’re a great friend.’” You might want to stay away from yellow if you are in a romantic relationship, though, as […]