Sep. 21, 2023

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Life

9 Crucial Life Skills An Award-Winning Journalist Is Teaching His Kids

ByDoug Schnitzspahn

“Learning how to be bad at something is an amazing skill. I'm terrible at so many things and I continue to be terrible at things. It keeps you humble.”

Drinks

How To Make The Best Damn Daiquiri You've Ever Had

ByStinson Carter

The classic cocktail’s simplicity is its greatest strength. Pay attention to the fine details and you can make a truly sublime version.

The Dad Special

These Nutella Stuffed Crepes Are The Perfect Saturday Morning Breakfast

ByChristian Dashiell

Chef JJ Johnson makes them for his twins every weekend. Try it, and you’ll see why.

Relationships

9 Clear Signs Of A Relationship In Trouble, According To Experts

ByGraham Techler

And how to address the issues.

Life

Joe Jonas May Be Making A Big Divorce Mistake — And It’s So Easy To Avoid

ByGraham Techler

Let the lawyers do the talking.

Loud and Clear

How To Let Your Partner Know You're Really, Truly Listening To Them

ByAdam Bulger

Make it clear that you’re locked into what they’re saying with these helpful phrases.

Work

How To Network When You Never Really Leave Your Home

BySteve Calechman

Because building connections remains a big part of having a successful career.

Divide And Conquer

6 Common Chore-Splitting Mistakes That Couples Need To Avoid

ByJeremy Brown

It takes a lot of work to keep a household running. Don’t give yourselves more by falling into one of these chore-splitting traps.

Response Unit

8 Helpful Things To Say When Your Partner Is Complaining

ByGraham Techler

Listening to your partner vent is part of the gig. This is how to make them feel heard.

Looking Back

What I Wish My Dad Taught Me When I Was Little, According To 10 Women

ByMatt Christensen

“I wish he had taught me earlier in life that the real value is in the question, and not so much in the answer.”

Response Unit

4 Useful Ways To Respond To Someone’s Big Emotions

BySteve Calechman

Because when someone in your life — a friend, your spouse, your child — becomes very emotional, how you show up for them speaks volumes.

"Hey...Sport!"

6 Simple Tricks To Help You Remember People's Names More Often

ByChristian Dashiell

Because “I’m bad at names” doesn’t cut it.

Dad Special

This Roasted Tomato Sauce Recipe Is What Your Pasta Night Is Missing

ByMatt Berical

Chef Joe Flamm talks berry budgets and the hilarious (and harsh) realities of feeding small children before sharing his go-to sauce recipe.

Skills

How To Read The Room Like A Pro

BySteve Calechman

Reading the room is about seeing and hearing what’s both spoken and unspoken. And it’s a skill well worth mastering.

Looking Back

The Topic I Wish I Discussed With My Wife A Lot Sooner, According to 12 Men

ByMatt Christensen

When conversations aren’t had, problems can mount in a marriage. Here, 12 men discuss those they put off for too long but shouldn’t have.

Life

How to Settle the “You Always Make Me the Bad Guy!” Argument Once and For All

ByJeremy Brown

What can you do when your significant other always makes you the heavy?