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Couples can get into muddy waters when it comes to one person feeling really “off” about their spouse’s “friendship” with someone who could become a romantic partner. This can lead to a lot of fights about what is cheating. Does it have to involve physical contact? These debates don’t actually sooth anyone: the partner who feels there is an inappropriate relationship stays upset and the partner in the other relationship feels judged and defensive. What to do? Let’s define an emotional...

Anxious, But Not Alone By Cari Shane “I felt trapped in my head, overwhelmed with everything,” says Jen Lancaster of the anxiety that plagued her since she was a child. “I couldn’t control the racing thoughts, because I didn’t know racing thoughts were a thing.” While one-third of Americans will have an anxiety disorder in their lifetime, anxiety will affect nearly two times more women than men, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. One in three women will have an anxiety...

In reality, hormones are powerful messengers linking the body, brain, and emotions. Understanding this helps us approach the connection between menstrual cycles and mood with compassion, clarity, and a deeper sense of self-awareness.