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9 Ways To Tell If You're In A Wonderfully Boring Adult Relationship

As I've approached the ripe old age of 25, I've realized there's a huge difference between being in an adult relationship and being in one when you're younger. Overall, there's a lot less sex, alcohol and wild nights out, which probably sounds like the lamest time of your life.

But, it does have some major upsides, like pooping freely and not being an insecure nutcase. Here's how you know you've left the tequila behind and entered the world of green smoothies and constant farts:

1. Netflix and

I Can’t Shed A Tear to Adele's 'Hello,' And I Am Not Ashamed

Let me start out by saying this: Adele has some serious pipes, and that’s something no one can argue with. But to be totally honest, the girl is cray.

While you’re all sobbing along to Adele’s “Hello,” I’m dry-eyed and chipper -- and damn proud of it! Here’s why I’m not ashamed I can’t cry to “Hello.”

Let’s take a little looksy at the lyrics, shall we?

First off, she’s admitting to calling an ex ONE THOUSAND TIMES. I mean, seriously, I block someone after two unwanted calls and would be quick

How to Tell Your Parents That You’re Pregnant

You’re probably not planning on getting pregnant as a teenager, but it happens. And if it does happen, you need to be comfortable letting your parents know and getting them involved in the situation so you don't have to figure everything out on your own. Finding yourself with an unplanned pregnancy is scary, but if you can get help from your parents or caregivers, it will make a huge difference. If you're worried about how to talk to them, when you should do it, or whether or not it's safe for y

8 Things You Should Do When Your Friend Group Abandons You

A big part of growing up is losing and gaining friendships. While making a new friend is a fun and exciting experience, losing one can be really painful to go through, and losing a whole group is even worse. To find out how to cope, we spoke with multiple therapists about their best advice for dealing with such an event.

Melody Li is a licensed marriage and family therapist associate and nationally certified counselor based in Austin, Texas. She specializes in mental and relational wellness and

This Is the Test Doctors Use to Determine if You Might Have an Eating Disorder

Eating disorders: We’ve all heard of them, but do most of us really know a lot about them? Would you be able to recognize one if you, a loved one, or a friend had one? And if you were able to recognize one, would you know what to do?

The first thing you should do is seek professional help if you believe you might have an eating disorder. But if you're confused about whether you definitely have one, there are some ways to recognize that there is some kind of a problem, so you can at least start

These Girls Took Diet Pills and This Is What Happened to Their Bodies

Trigger Warning: This article contains explicit language about diet pill abuse and extreme dieting.

Unlike the makers of prescription drugs, the companies that make supplements like diet pills don't have to prove that their products are safe or effective before putting them on the market. The popular ingredients diet pills brag about neither do what they claim they do, nor are they harmless.

Hoodia, for example, had no impact on appetite or food intake when tested in clinical trials, but it di

The 5-Step Guide on How to Breakup With Someone

A lot of the time, conversation is focused on how hard it is to get into a relationship. We talk about how to know if someone is the right fit for us, how to develop a relationship with someone, etc. We also talk a lot about ways to keep a relationship going, such as good communication, trust, and keeping things exciting. But, there never seems to be much talk about how to end a relationship. We’re so caught up in worrying about getting and keeping someone, that we don’t think much about what to

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