Photo: Thinkstock By Corrie Pikul Happy Fruit Oranges and papaya are high in vitamin B6 and folic acid, both of which have been found to be lacking in studies in patients who suffer from depression. The Thinking Woman’s Pick-Me-Up Fish oil is famously high in polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential to brain function and…
Do you and your guy share passwords?Imagine this scenario: You break up with your (seemingly) normal boyfriend. Everything seems cool, but then his inner crazy comes out: He hacks into your Facebook account, steals personal photos, and generally makes your life hell. By Meagan Morris And yes, it can happen to you: A new study…
by Kayla Tanenbaum, Glamour Jane Austen’s timeless classic Pride and Prejudice turned 200 yesterday! We’ve all read the novel, swooned over Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy in the BBC version (hello, clingy white shirt!), rooted for Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet in Joe Wright’s 2005 adaptation, and laughed with Bridget Jones. We turn to Pride…
CN Digital Studio by Gena Kaufman, Glamour Our reader has a problem I’m a little jealous of–canceling a date with one nice guy because she already found another–but it’s a problem she wants to deal with gracefully, nonetheless. She’s so nice, it’s no wonder all these men want to date her! She writes: “I just…
The other night I was talking with friends about how awkward it is to meet people at bars. The women in the conversation were sharing their frustration with the whole “getting the number” process. They feel they have to give their number out to be friendly (and to get a guy to go away if…
Reclaiming Love Day I am going to admit something to you right now: I am not a fan of Valentine’s Day. And I’m not saying this because I’m not in a relationship — in fact, I’m in a great marriage of coming on 11 years. I’ve just always been very skeptical of the day. There’s…
Unhappy? Maybe you’re just not committed to your outdated gender role.Ladies, you can relax now. According to author Suzanne Venker to find a husband all you need to do is “just be nice, cook, and have sex!” That’s just part of the no-hassle formula Venker prescribes young women in her new advice book, How to…
Get advice for easing the most common concerns By Dawn Papandrea Fretting about your relationship doesn’t end with pre-wedding jitters. It’s quite common-and healthy-to have worries during the marriage, says Jane Greer, PhD, licensed marriage and family therapist, radio host and author of What About Me? Stop Selfishness from Ruining Your Relationship. “Fears can be…
Are you single and still planning your wedding? (Photo: Corbis)Take a look at Pinterest and you’ll find plenty of boards dedicated to amazing weddings. The perfect dress. Gorgeous engagement rings. Romantic up-dos. Awe-inspiring do-it-yourself decorations that would put Martha Stewart to shame. But among all of the wedding offerings, certain boards stand out: Ones created…
By Chiara Atik for HowAboutWe I wasn’t unpopular in high school. Not that I was the prom queen, but I had friends, a boyfriend, and a reliable seat in the cafeteria. In the cafeteria, though. Which is somewhat telling, because, as anyone who went to my high school would know, the cool kids, the ones…
Why focus all your romantic energy on Valentine’s Day? With these sweet, steamy ideas for every day of the month, you and your guy will be reaping the benefits way past the 28th. By Hannah Hickok, REDBOOK. 1. Gaze into his eyes According to the Journal of Research in Personality, people who are deeply in…
By Freya Bellin Ripe, fresh tomatoes are elusive this time of year, but good quality canned tomatoes do the trick in this hearty soup. They can be just as sweet as the ones you find in the middle of August, and you get to skip over the washing and chopping step. Plus, they break down…