Understanding your partner requires the capacity to listen. Really listen. Couples are advised to hear each other’s complaints without feeling attacked, and as great as this sounds, it’s often unrealistic. When something you said (or didn’t say) hurts your partner’s feelings, there’s a strong impulse to interrupt with, “That wasn’t my intention. You’re misunderstanding me,”…
Marinated Celery With Couscous And Pickled Raisins Makes The Perfect Packable Lunch Food Writer, Recipe Developer & Cookbook Author By Hetty Lui McKinnon Food Writer, Recipe Developer & Cookbook Author Hetty Lui McKinnon is a Chinese Australian cook and food writer, James Beard Foundation finalist, and author of five cookbooks. Image by Hetty Lui McKinnon…
A Trick To Help You Make Connections When You Enter A Room Solo Assistant Beauty & Health Editor By Hannah Frye Assistant Beauty & Health Editor Hannah Frye is the Assistant Beauty Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.S. in journalism and a minor in women’s, gender, and queer studies from California Polytechnic State University,…
mbg Sustainability + Health Director By Emma Loewe mbg Sustainability + Health Director Emma Loewe is the Senior Sustainability Editor at mindbodygreen and the author of “Return to Nature: The New Science of How Natural Landscapes Restore Us.” Image by W2 Photography / Stocksy July 15, 2023 Having a predictable poop schedule can save you…
Criticism Not Landing The Way You Want It To? Here’s How To Be More Persuasive mbg Spirituality & Relationships Editor By Sarah Regan mbg Spirituality & Relationships Editor Sarah Regan is a Spirituality & Relationships Editor, and a registered yoga instructor. She received her bachelor’s in broadcasting and mass communication from SUNY Oswego, and lives…
I’m A RD: Here’s Why I Eat Fish & Take An Omega-3 Supplement Registered Dietitian Nutritionist By Molly Knudsen, M.S., R.D.N. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN is a Registered Dietician Nutritionist with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from Texas Christian University and a master’s in nutrition interventions, communication, and behavior change from Tufts…
Who said marriage doesn’t come with a guidebook? Here’s one with a humorous twist! Buckle up for a rollicking ride through the land of matrimony with hilarious advice for newlyweds. We’ll escort you from the altar to your happily ever after, sparking chuckles along the way. Because what’s love without a little laughter, right? So,…
Ever thought love might not look the same for everyone? You’re absolutely right. Some people identify as Lithromantic, meaning they experience romantic feelings but don’t crave them to be returned. If you’ve ever wondered whether this unique relationship to love applies to you, it’s important to recognize the signs. Seeing these signs, you may discover…
Seductive and mysterious, Scorpio men can be enigmatic puzzles. Cracking the code to their hearts isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to determining if they have feelings for you. These individuals, ruled by the intense and passionate Pluto, don’t easily reveal their emotions. They are masters of hiding their desires and vulnerabilities. But fear…
Compromise is the unsung hero in the story of love, often understated yet pivotal. This dance of negotiation can be quiet and subtle but resonates at the very core of thriving relationships. It’s not about relinquishing personal desires but embracing the alchemy of combined dreams. By choosing to compromise, we acknowledge our partner’s perspectives, inviting…
