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Relationships
What A Close Friend Did That Was Absolutely Gut-Wrenching
Honestly, I still don’t know what to do with my pain.
By Amy L. Freeman
January 10, 2025
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Lifestyle
Hidden Gems: 5 National Parks Perfect For Spring (And With Fewer Crowds!)  
The beauties that are off most people’s radar.
By Tess Clarkson
, January 10, 2025
4 Min Read
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Relationships
5 Real Women Reveal Their All-Time Favorite Sex Positions
Chances are, you will find a new-to-you position to try tonight.
By Anonymous
, January 10, 2025
3 Min Read
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Lifestyle
The 2 Gen-X Heartthrobs That Are Back On TV And Cuter Than Ever
Other generations may borrow them, but they belong to us.
By Randi Mazzella
, January 10, 2025
3 Min Read
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Health
5 Super Easy But Healthy Recipes You Can Make In No Time Flat
With the new year upon us, it's the perfect time to make lifestyle changes.
By Marcia Kester Doyle
, December 23, 2024
5 Min Read
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Lifestyle
Revealed! The Best Books Of 2024
Chosen by the nearly 100,000 amazing members of The Girlfriend Book Club.
By Editor in Chief Shelley Emling
December 16, 2024
2 Min Read
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Relationships
Why So Many People Constantly Flake On Their Plans
By Randi Mazzella
, October 30, 2023
Read this if you are always being canceled on.
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Relationships
Why I’m Considering An Open Relationship
By Anonymous
, August 2, 2024
Here's what keeps pulling me towards it.
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Lifestyle
The Single Woman's Guide To Cooking For One
By Giulia Pines
, August 4, 2020
The hardest part of living alone may be eating alone.
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Spotlight
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Health
How I Lost 91 Pounds Without A Fad Diet, Medication Or Surgery
You may be able to, too! Here are 10 tips that could help.
By Michele Harris
#MENTORS
1 of 1
Who has been your mentor in life?
IN CASE YOU MISSED THESE
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Relationships
7 Younger Men Reveal The Real Reasons Why They Prefer Older Women
A few of them may surprise you.
By Suzanne Hayes
, September 20, 2024
3 Min Read
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Health
Why Are My Breasts Getting Bigger?
Two kids in, they aren’t perky, but they are larger
By Michele Huggins
, March 10, 2020
2 Min Read
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Lifestyle
3 Winter Soup Recipes That Are Impossible To Mess Up
You'll definitely impress family and friends.
By Katie Smith
, December 14, 2021
2 Min Read
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Relationships
If You Are Contemplating Divorce, Consider This
For those seeking a second chance at happiness.
By Wendy Geist
, March 10, 2020
4 Min Read
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Lifestyle
Tired Of Taking Clothes To The Dry Cleaners?
By Danielle Braff
, May 2, 2023
Here are two great ways to dry clean your items at home. Really!
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Lifestyle
The One Part Of Aging I'm Struggling To Accept
By Christine Carter
, August 22, 2024
And the one thing I need to keep telling myself.
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Lifestyle
5 Destinations To Consider For The Perfect Romantic Getaway 
By Kathryn Streeter
, November 8, 2022
Which one will you choose? (You could stay at more than one!)
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