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Lifestyle
The Very Best Hikes In The U.S. To Take This Fall
There are stunning spots in all parts of the country.
By Donna Torrence
September 15, 2020
THIS WEEK
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My Husband Killed Me Online
By Jane Bokun
, September 15, 2020
That knowledge hurt like I had been hit by a stray bullet.
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Relationships
I Quit The Book Club I Started: Nobody Missed Me!
By Stephanie Mansfield
, September 15, 2020
The women I had loved, laughed with and felt close to for more than two decades … ghosted me.
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Money
How To Get The Most Out Of Online Shopping
By Samantha Lande
, September 15, 2020
Celebrity Stylist Eric Himel reveals his secrets.
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Health
The 4 Common Medical Tests You Might Not Need
By Robin Westen
, September 15, 2020
I used to spend way too much time going from one medical appointment to the next.
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SPOTLIGHT
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Lifestyle
Unpacking Netflix’s ‘The Social Dilemma’
And why it doesn't really have to be a dilemma at all.
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Relationships
The 7 Most Popular Sexual Fantasies
By Danielle Braff
, September 1, 2020
Which one do YOU have?
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The Secret To Having An Amazing Relationship?
By Anonymous
, September 1, 2020
For me, it was allowing it to fall apart.
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Relationships
I Realized I Was Bisexual After 13 Years of Marriage. Here's What Happened
By Anonymous
, September 1, 2020
I'm attracted to women — just as much as I am to men.
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The One Thing This Girlfriend Editor Knows To Be True
A personal message ... just for you.
By Editor in Chief Shelley Emling
Let's Get Ready For Fall!!
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Money
The Best Deals And Steals To Grab This Fall
By Cameron Huddleston
, September 8, 2020
Why spend more than you have to??
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Lifestyle
12 Fab Fall Cocktails To Get You Through The Season
By Jill Waldbieser
, September 8, 2020
Soon you'll be a master mixologist!
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A Sneak Peek At The Fall Fashion Trends To Watch Out For
By Michele Harris
, September 8, 2020
What colors are in? Fabrics? Styles? Hem lengths? We have the answers.
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Lifestyle
3 Must-Make Sheet Pan Meals For Fall
By Katie Smith
, September 8, 2020
Each includes an entrée and sides — all in one.
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Am I Going Crazy Or Is It Just My Thyroid?
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, January 2, 2018
The little gland can cause big problems.
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Sex After A Sexless Marriage
By K. Smith
, April 23, 2019
5 ways to let the healing begin.
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Classic Fall Movies To Usher In The Much-Anticipated New Season
By Lorraine Duffy Merkl
, September 8, 2020
After all, we all need a break from the dog days of summer (with a COVID-19 chaser).
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What Happened Just 20 Minutes After I Got Married
By Tess Clarkson
, September 1, 2020
I was scared out of my mind.
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The Biggest Mistake Women Make Talking To Their Friends
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, October 24, 2017
All we talked about was our offspring. How utterly, excruciatingly boring.
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