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BFFs 4ever or 4never?
Is It OK If I'm Not Best Friends With My Spouse? Therapists Sound Off ([link removed])

Today, Katie McPherson poses a question I bet a lot of us have: Is it ok to not be best friends with your spouse?

She writes, “It’s just one of those sayings you hear all the time — “my husband is my best friend.” For some couples, it’s true that each partner really is the other’s actual best friend, No. 1 confidante, and favorite person to spend their free time with. In other couples, honestly, it’s really just about the romantic connection, and both people rely on their other friendships to fulfill those needs. Is one better than the other? And is it OK if you’re not best friends with your spouse?”

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OK, "Fambushing" Is The One TikTok Trend You'll Want Your Teens To Do ([link removed])

Kids are using their family's location tracking apps to "fambush" their parents at restaurants and stores, and it's incredibly wholesome.
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Oh What A Tangled Web We Weave
Three Words Grandparents Should Never Utter: “Don’t Tell Mom” ([link removed])

Secrets from parents can seem harmless, but ultimately hurt grandparent-parent-grandchild relationships. One grandma explains why transparency is best.
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Who Mothers The Mothers?
Moms Aren't Okay & This New Study Proves It ([link removed])

New research reveals a decline in mothers' mental and physical health from 2016 to 2023. Declines were more profound for poor & single moms.
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The College Application Process Just Got Harder — Here’s What To Know ([link removed])

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fine-tuning essays and passion projects, Empowerly’s approach isn’t just about getting in—it’s about setting students up for long-term success. No wonder 98% of their students ([link removed]) were accepted into a top 100 U.S. university in 2024.
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Do Salmon Sperm Facials Really Work? Skin Pros Weigh In ([link removed])

The internet has brought us the next big thing skin care, and it’s a doozy: salmon sperm facials are trending on Tik Tok. Do they actually work?
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