As a retiree, when I look back at my life and reminisce with friends, it’s easy to focus on the negative. So for 2024, I’ve resolved to acknowledge and congratulate myself for things I did in the past. There were many choices I took for granted that turned out to be wise decisions. They’ve brought … Read more
The amount of time you spend online or on your phone can be linked to lower levels of mental health or dissatisfaction in friendships and relationships. But new data from Statistics Canada finds there could be a possible sweet spot for how long you can use digital technology without too much impact — though some … Read more
In June 2018, I packed three suitcases and booked a one-way flight from Texas to join my husband in Denmark. We met in 2016 and had been dating long-distance for much of our relationship. We were excited to get married and build a home and life together. We found a wonderful apartment online in a … Read more
Imagine walking into a job interview and feeling 100% ready. You’ve polished your resume and prepared good answers. But as an HR and career expert with 20 years of experience, I’ve found that the interview process isn’t just about impressing potential employers — it’s also about protecting yourself from a toxic work environment. To prevent … Read more
Sending a voice note in a conversation is 48% more likely to lead to a date, according to recent Hinge data. More than two-thirds, 65%, of daters believe hearing someone’s voice helps them determine their interest. “There is a personality that comes across in a way that you can’t capture with a photo or text,” says … Read more
Dating apps will feature a new sexual health campaign urging young Australians to get their “fun parts” tested amid a rise in sexually transmitted infections. Health Minister Mark Butler launched the Beforeplay campaign on Sunday, which encourages people to do their part in stopping the spread of infections by getting tested regularly and practising safe … Read more
A woman has been embroiled in a bitter feud with her late ex-boyfriend’s family after she inherited his $700,000 estate — with his pregnant wife getting nothing. The couple were together for two decades before their relationship ended after she discovered he was having an affair with his now-wife. “I found out that he cheated … Read more
Singer Pink has opened up on the rough patches she and husband Carey Hart have been through during their 18 years of marriage, including a difficult 2023. Taking to Instagram, the 44-year-old, who wed former motocross rider Hart in 2006, penned a raw and honest look at the ups and downs of long-term relationships as … Read more
The key to successful parenting is understanding that you are the biggest role model in your child’s life. From a very young age, they will watch closely and model themselves after you, so how you act has a significant impact on their behavior. I like to think that mindful modeling helped me raise highly successful … Read more
It’s no secret that social interaction is one of the pillars of happiness. In fact, positive relationships keep us content, healthy, and can even help us live longer, according to an 85-year happiness study from Harvard University. The path to building or maintaining strong relationships in your life, especially as an adult, can feel opaque. … Read more
