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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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20 Things You Should Never Do to Get Over a Breakup

Whether you're the one who was left heartbroken or the one who ended the relationship, breaking up is hard to...


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Should Schools Bring Back Cursive Handwriting?

A variety of educators and politicians across the country are pushing back against the death of cursive, resurrecting the rite...


How to Get Over Cheating: 10 Things You Shouldn’t Do After Your Partner Cheats

You didn't think it could happen to you, but unfortunately, your partner has been unfaithful. So now you have to...


I Live in a Tiny House—Here’s What Most People Don’t Know

More people are interested in living a bigger life by downsizing in a major way...but there are a few essential...


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How Handwriting Has Changed Over the Last 100 Years

From beautiful ornate script to texting—handwriting has come a long way in the past century.


12 Examples of Handwriting So Perfect It Could Be a Font

Browse through these stunning examples of penmanship that's so lovely you wish it could be a font.


How to Have Neat Handwriting

Improve your penmanship with these simple tips from a handwriting expert and professional calligrapher.


I Downsized from a House to an Apartment with Two Kids in Tow—Here’s What Happened

What happens when you move a four-person family from a five-bedroom house to a three-bedroom apartment? Surprisingly, a whole lot...

9 Things You Have to Book in Advance for Disney World Vacations

For some trips you can just grab your suitcase and go, but if you want to get the most out...


This Is Why January Is the Biggest Month for Divorce

It’s not exactly the most cheerful way to ring in the new year.


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14 Best Short-Haired Dogs for Your Family

These short-haired dogs are adorable, family-friendly, and don't need regular appointments at the groomer!


11 Things to Never Say to Your Family

Find out what phrases you should never utter to members of your brood.


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10 Royal Family Holiday Traditions You Might Want to Steal Yourself

Their family time on Christmas, Easter, and more isn't as lavish as you'd expect.


17 Signs of a Toxic Relationship—Are You the Cause?

What is a toxic relationship? It's when you and your partner engage in behavior that is emotionally and sometimes physically...


How Divorce Will Change in 2020

If you’re considering a split in the new year, make sure you know how the new rules surrounding divorce might...


Dealing with Relationship Fights: 12 Things to Never Do After a Fight

Relationship fights may seem like the end of the world, but it's completely normal and healthy for couples to disagree....


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Why Do Adult Siblings Stop Speaking? The Psychology Behind Family Estrangement and Sibling Rivalries

Brother and sister estrangement is a surprisingly common, and unspoken, occurrence. Why ties break down and how real families reconciled.

24 Stories About Meeting Santa That Will Fill You with the Christmas Spirit

Santa Claus has a lot of kids to visit each year, but he never fails to get his job done....


11 Monogamous Animals That Mate For Life (It’s Not Just Penguins)

We can all learn a lesson in relationships from these loving animal couples.


31 Relationship Habits That You Think Are Loving, but Are Actually Dangerous

Although these practices are heavily romanticized in society, they just might be poisoning your relationship. Take heed of these tips...


12 Lost Home Ec Skills Everyone Still Needs

Not everything can or should be outsourced! Here are the basic home ec skills everyone needs to learn.


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11 Signs You Can Totally Trust Your Partner

While part of trust is simply taking your partner's word, these little indicators make it easier to know you're in...


One Teacher’s Brilliant Strategy to Stop Future School Shootings

Here's how one schoolteacher takes time each week to identify and look out for the lonely kids.

17 Letters to Santa That Will Warm Your Heart This Holiday Season

"I am not eating my boogers anymore. So now you can bring me some toys please."


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This Is What a School Day Looks Like in Other Countries

From recess-filled days to class at sunrise, school around the world sometimes looks very different than it does in the...


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Here’s What Princess Diana Really Thought When She First Met Prince Charles

Despite their doomed marriage, there were butterflies in the beginning.


20 Funny Test Answers That Are Secretly Genius

Even though the answers were very wrong, all of these students should at least get some points for creativity.


16 Things Smart People Do for End of Life Planning

You can leave your family scrambling to make arrangements—or calmly executing your wishes. Here's what you need to know about...


This Veteran Found His Long-Lost Love After 75 Years

Grab a tissue. This romance between a World War II veteran and his long-lost love spans decades and proves that...