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How to Be Better at Reading in a World Full of Distractions Jun. 04, 2022

Stephanie Hayes

Mental escapism has never felt more necessary than in these unrelenting, punishing news days. It's e... Read More

The Shoo Maker May. 31, 2022

The Science Advice Goddess

I'm a single dude in my 30s, and I really want a girlfriend, but I keep striking out with women. My... Read More

Have We Got a Home for You! May. 26, 2022

Lenore Skenazy

Now that rents are ostensibly 25% higher than just a year ago, some home-hunters are complaining it'... Read More

Waif Watchers May. 24, 2022

The Science Advice Goddess

I'm a 33-year-old woman, and I've always been thin. I lost about 12 pounds after a tough breakup. I... Read More

Writer's Block Tried to Ruin Me May. 21, 2022

Stephanie Hayes

Acute panic accompanies a blank page, so I almost never use one. It's a mental trick. You see, I wri... Read More

Endship Ring May. 17, 2022

The Science Advice Goddess

I was roommates with a girl five years ago. I was a spoiled brat for many years, but I've worked ve... Read More

I'm Sorry, but the Supermassive Black Hole Has Demotivated Me May. 14, 2022

Stephanie Hayes

Look, it is impossible to get motivated about anything when there's new confirmed evidence of a supe... Read More

Your Phone Is Not Your Friend. Neither Is Your Brain. May. 12, 2022

Work Daze

Despite what everyone thinks, you were born with a wonderful brain. Chock-full of neurons, dendrites... Read More

Putting The Removes On Someone May. 10, 2022

The Science Advice Goddess

I recently had my addiction recovery memoir published. I'm very honest and vulnerable in it, and re... Read More

Let's Learn to Laugh and Regain our Sense of Humor Apr. 28, 2022

Jackie Gingrich Cushman

Next weekend is Mother's Day, which of course reminds me of my mother, Jackie Battley Gingrich, who ... Read More

Invasion of the Suburbs Snatchers Apr. 26, 2022

Lost in Suburbia

Scene: In the dark of night, a tiny object plummets invisibly to the earth. Glowing with the searin... Read More

A Brief History Of Tame Apr. 26, 2022

The Science Advice Goddess

I'm a 45-year-old single guy seeking a long-term relationship. My problem is that when I'm interact... Read More

My Detailed Plan to Buy Twitter Out from Under Elon Musk Apr. 23, 2022

Stephanie Hayes

You may have heard Elon Musk is trying to buy Twitter for $46.5 billion, the way Veruca Salt demande... Read More

Starting to Plan a Vacation? Stop! Apr. 21, 2022

Work Daze

This is so "you." Instead of using every second of your allotted vacation time, you plan to take th... Read More

A Thorny Situation Apr. 19, 2022

Lost in Suburbia

"Ow!" I exclaimed, clutching my leg. "I've been stabbed!" I looked down and saw my attacker, an inn... Read More

Backbone To The Future Apr. 19, 2022

The Science Advice Goddess

I'm a man in my 60s. Looking back on my romantic life, I was always the guy women spent time with w... Read More

Sitting Duck Apr. 12, 2022

Lost in Suburbia

Husband: Honey, can you call the duct company? We need to get our ducts cleaned. Me: We have ducks?... Read More

Meat Cute Apr. 12, 2022

The Science Advice Goddess

In using dating apps, I go by who looks cute in photos (followed by a call). But I keep going on dat... Read More

A Last-Minute Tax Day Guide for Professional Procrastinators Apr. 09, 2022

Stephanie Hayes

Progresstination. I accidentally uttered this recently while trying to say "procrastination." It was... Read More

Don't Let Summer Be a Bummer! Apr. 07, 2022

Lenore Skenazy

If you're a parent, it's time to think summer safety ... even though it's only spring. That's safety... Read More