Columbus, OH

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I have three kids, and I love my friendships with other moms. But I love spending time with my child-free friends. Our conversations are refreshing.

I'm a mom of 3 and prefer spending time with my child-free friends

Colorado State

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Wilmington, NC

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Wilmington landed on a list ranking America's cleanest cities. Fortunately for the Port City, it was put in the clean category. American Lung Association, a voluntary health organization whose mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research, ranked 2024's Polluted Cities in America and the top 10 cleanest cities. Wilmington came in 4th on the clean list.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Most Cleanest City in the State

Leaden paralysis is a depressive symptom that causes extreme fatigue and difficulty with everyday tasks. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. When experiencing severe depression it is vital to reach out for support early as well as to not be alone. There are some days when the weight...

What to Do When It Feels Impossible to Get Out of Bed

Americans tend to think that our culture is the default. But plenty of aspects of our culture are unique to the United States or at the very least totally weird to almost every other country. Someone asked the people of Reddit to share the things that are considered totally normal in the U.S. that are seen as extremely bizarre in other places. If you are American, some of these might shock you.

10 things Americans think are normal that are so weird to the rest of the world

Apathy is one of the most telling signs that a partner is emotionally distancing themselves. Emotional distance can be hard to pinpoint. Recognizing signs that your partner is slipping away is the first step in addressing the underlying issues. Relationships are dynamic, evolving entities that require constant attention and care....

When Love Fades: 4 Signs Your Partner Is Slipping Away

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This article uses AI writing tools to improve quality. Deciding to change careers is a significant decision that can lead to greater fulfillment and personal growth. If you’ve been feeling restless or dissatisfied in your current job, it might be time to consider a career shift.

7 Signs That It's Time for a Career Change

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If we looked 60 years into the past, there are a lot of things that were accepted as “normal” that today most people find abhorrent. For example, people used to smoke cigarettes everywhere. They’d light up in hospitals, schools and even churches.People also used to litter like crazy. It’s socially unacceptable now, but if you lived in the ’70s and finished your meal at McDonald’s, you’d chuck your empty styrofoam container (remember those?) and soda cup right out of the window of your car and onto the street.

People are sharing the weirdest things we accept as 'normal’ and it has people questioning reality

Emily Standley Allard

In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

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It’s a need that government subsidies and better family policy can’t necessarily address.

The Real Reason People Aren’t Having Kids

A Dime Saved

We often try to save money wherever possible. However, there are certain things that you should never, ever be frugal about. These are the things that are essential to your well-being and safety, and cutting corners could have serious consequences.

10 Things You Should Never, Ever, Not Ever Be Frugal About

One of the hallmarks of the "as-if" personality and imposter syndrome is perfectionism. Anything is excluded that might displease, and one aims to avoid whatever could be interpreted as discordant or misshapen. This person is lured by the relief of fantasy and creates images, ideas, and events to cover the assumed personality flaws. Social media promotes these presentations of oneself.

The Dead End of Perfectionism

Are people getting more high maintenance or is it just me? One thing that you can't deny is that CERTAIN people require a lot more TLC and attention, on the daily and especially during trying times. This applies to both platonic relationships and romantic. We usually call these people high maintenance because, well, they usually require (or demand!) all of your efforts and then some to be satisfied. These characteristics are closely linked to their zodiac sign temperament, so read on to see who is on the list!

5 Zodiac Signs that are the Highest Maintenance and Most Demanding

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

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Growing up in rural Michigan, Nina Job got familiar with peers and people in her community following a "traditional trajectory." That meant "you go to college, you get married, you have 2.5 kids, you know — happy home, white picket fence type-thing," she tells CNBC Make It. But moving...

'Neither of us feel interested': More Americans don't want kids, and it's not just because of the money

Sometimes, it takes someone (or something, like this article) to help a person break free of unhealthy thought patterns. According to Northside Mental Health, even people with the best childhoods experienced some form of trauma in their lives that led to them getting caught up in life traps. We’re not...

25 Common Life Traps Most Americans Fall Into

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When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

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Have you ever noticed that after you shared your successes, things suddenly went downhill? Perhaps you felt like your luck had turned against you. So what’s the solution? When is it better to keep it all to yourself?

What You Boast About, You May Lose: 7 Things Better Left Unsaid

Jennifer Bonn

Have you ever had those moments in your life where you felt like you needed to do a reset on some area of your life because you have hit a roadblock where things are not going the way you planned, or you just need a change? Recently, I have felt that way about several areas of my life, and I am excited to give some changes a try to feel happier and more successful.

Time for a Reset

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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4 Good Reasons to Spend Some Time Alone

People who are “single at heart” – who love being single and are happy and flourishing because they are single, not in spite of it –...

4 Good Reasons to Spend Some Time Alone

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