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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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100 Flirty Questions to Ask a Girl That Are Sure to Make Her Smile

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137 Cute and Funny Nicknames for Friends That Totally Encapsulate Your BFFs

From classic and cute to utterly silly, this list has the perfect nicknames for all your friends

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Simply stopping all communication with someone is poor etiquette. Here's how to avoid ghosting the people in your life—and what...


How to Improve Your Memory and Boost Your Brain Power

Stop forgetting your car keys and your friends' birthdays for good!


10 Wedding Invitation Etiquette Rules Brides and Grooms Should Follow

These essential wedding invitation etiquette rules will help you spread the word that you are getting hitched—without a hitch


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50 Flirty Memes That Will Make Your Crush Blush

Modern romance is all about cheeky communication, and these flirty memes are sure to make your crush smile—maybe even blush


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'Tis the season to reevaluate routines, adjust those habits and hit refresh. Here's how to maximize your fall reset.


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Not sure what to say when someone is depressed? These little texts can make a big impact.


50 Quotes About Aging That Make You Feel Good About Getting Older

Celebrate the gift of getting older with gratitude (and a sense of humor). These quotes about aging will get you...


13 Annoying Habits That Could Be Sabotaging Your Friendships

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What Is a Beige Flag?

We all have one!


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40 Teacher Memes to Keep You Laughing Until Summer Break

This time of year, the only assignment teachers and kids care about is counting the days till summer break. These...


16 Polite Habits Teachers Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead

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How I Survived an Awkward Family Dinner with My Humor Intact

Stand-up comedian Zach Zimmerman recounts their first family dinner in four years, proving with their trademark humor that you can...


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How a Trip with 20-Plus Strangers Revitalized My Marriage

Who could have predicted that touring cave paintings across Spain and France would be just the boost our relationship needed?

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Everyone needs reliable friends in their inner circle. If you're in need of new pals, follow this expert advice for...


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People who make time to hang out with friends have all the luck


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Sure, group chat names are useful for easily identifying message recipients … but the best group chat names will bring...


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