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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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Here’s What Your Handwriting Says About You

The way you dot your "i's" and cross your "t's" could reveal more than 5,000 different personality traits.


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12 Etiquette Rules You Must Follow When Traveling with Friends

Follow this advice to make sure you end the trip still friends with each other.


25 Things Only Middle Children Understand

The oldest is the first, the youngest is the baby—but where does that leave the middle-borns? For National Middle Child...


22 Famous People You Didn’t Know Are Middle Children

In honor of August's National Middle Child Day, let us bust a pervasive myth for you: No, middle children aren't...


11 Proven Reasons Middle Child Syndrome Isn’t Real

“Middle child syndrome" describes the feelings of neglect and isolation thought to afflict many middle-born children. But recent research shows...


17 Funny Sister Quotes to Text Your Sister Right Now

Celebrate your sister with these thoughtful, funny, and inspiring quotes.


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40 Things Your Child’s Teacher Wants You to Know

A look inside a teacher's mind could help you understand lesson plans and maybe even guide your child to perform...


8 Adoptees Who Found Their Birth Parents Through DNA Kits

Who knew that swabbing your cheek could result in family reunions across the world? A simple test is responsible for...

25 Amazing Amazon Prime Day Deals for Back to School

There are markdowns on electronics, clothes, backpacks, dorm decor, snacks… basically, everything a student of any stage could possibly need!


5 Types of Toxic Co-Workers and How to Deal with Them

For most, working in an office can offer a pleasant, exciting, and motivating path to a successful career. However, sometimes...


If You Were Born In Summer, This Is What We Know About You

Astrology may be a matter of belief, but there are scientific studies that link birth season to personality and health...


Here’s How to Opt Out of Basically Everything

From getting bombarded with online ads to stopping unwanted texts, you can opt out of anything


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26 Clever Wedding Jokes and Quotes Perfect for Any Speech

It's been a very emotional day. Even the cake is in tiers.


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11 Times Your AirPods Are Making You Seem Rude

Those tiny white AirPods are ubiquitous in ears today—including at completely inappropriate places like funerals and movie theaters. Here's how...


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The Real Reason You and Your Friends Look So Much Alike

There's an actual reason why you and your friends look alike, and it's not just because you share the same...


15 National Geography Bee Questions Only Geniuses Will Get Right

How well do you know your world geography? Take a whack at these questions, culled from past National Geographic Bee...


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12 Science Trivia Questions People Always Get Wrong

If you can answer 50 percent of these science trivia questions correctly, you may be a genius.

22 Things a Funeral Director Won’t Tell You

Read the money-saving secrets funeral directors from across the country aren't taking to the grave with these insider tips for...


12 of the Most Hilarious Things Moms Have Said

Does your mother have a habit of 
saying things she shouldn’t? 
Then you will surely enjoy 
our fond and funny...


8 Red Flags You’re in a Codependent Relationship

When you first start a relationship, a little codependency can feel natural. But if you've been together and you still...


This Is the Difference Between a College and a University

Should the distinction have a big impact on your choice of school?


12 Subtle Signs of Child Abuse That Are Easy to Miss

Look beyond just physical bruises. Changed behavior, aggressive role play, lack of boundaries... these are all red flags.

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16 Travel Secrets to Always Get the Best Airfare Possible

How to make the most of online travel agencies, price alerts, and special offers on every single trip.


8 Things That Cost More When You Retire (And 3 Things That Cost Less)

In retirement, 80 percent of your salary is supposed to be enough—but these unexpected expenses can lead you to blow...


15 of the Best Places to Retire Around the World

Dreaming of an ideal spot where you can stretch your Social Security payments? Check out our list of the best...


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11 Subtle Ways Your House Can Predict Your Personality

Your shower, your closet, and your pantry say a lot more about you than you realized.


Finally! Here’s When to Use “E.g.” Versus “I.e.”

We’re all guilty of making this mistake.