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Amazon Basics Memory Foam Mattress (10-inch, Queen) While it has its shortcomings, the Amazon Basics Memory Foam Mattress is a good budget option for side sleepers and couples. AdvertisementConstructionYour body sinks into the foam of the Amazon Basics Memory Foam Mattress. AdvertisementComfortWhile Joyner and I tested the Amazon Basics Memory Foam Mattress in different thicknesses, we both tested the queen size and plush feel. AdvertisementThe bottom lineWhile the 10-inch Amazon Basics Memory Foam Mattress was comfortable, the 8-inch version (shown here) will likely be uncomfortable for most adults. The Amazon Basics Memory Foam Mattress is only $300, so it's no surprise it has deficiencies.

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☆ I'm a former divorce attorney. I was shocked at how much grief I felt after my friends got divorced.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Kelsey Eisen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Related stories"I think it's very understandable to feel grief while experiencing a friend's divorce," Hui told Business Insider. With divorce or separation, the members may have to renegotiate their relationship not only to the partner that is separating but to the partner's friends or family," Hui said. A friend's split can make us "think of our own relationship to divorce, changes, and endings in relationships" and bring up feelings of loss, sadness, anger, or betrayal. AdvertisementI was able to move forwardTaking Hui's advice, I ruminated on what exactly this divorce was bringing up for me. AdvertisementOur friend group has rallied around our friend and each other, creating a new chosen family built on honesty, empathy, and support.

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☆ I tried suburban living for 3 years and was miserable. I'm back to city life and never looking back.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-08 | by ( Jane Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

We looked for places in the city but couldn't really find anything in our $1,500 budget that suited our needs. AdvertisementLooking back, I wish we'd spent more time looking for a place in the city instead of escaping to the suburbs. AdvertisementWhen we lived in the city, we'd see friends just about every weekend and could decide to hang out pretty spontaneously. My depression got worse, and I realized how much of my health and well-being had been tied to a city lifestyle. AdvertisementThe car culture in the suburbs really drove me over the edge; it got to the point where I stopped wanting to go out and do things.

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☆ A boomer who worried about retiring in the US and Canada moved to Mexico, which he said is much cheaper and safer
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-05 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewRon Allanach, 74, and his partner Ben Lorgeranon moved to Vancouver from New England in 2005, thinking they would stay there for their retirements. The city is safer than he imagined, prices for nearly everything are much lower, and healthcare is more reliable. Allanach said they felt safer in Mérida than in the US or Canada, and prices were lower. They stayed there between trips back to Vancouver, and they moved to Mérida fully in 2020. AdvertisementA street in Mérida, Mexico.

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☆ So you think you got a 'shut-up ring'
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-14 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementWhen she did get to see her partner, Millington didn't feel the connection she hoped she would. AdvertisementThe 'shut-up ring'Shortly after they got married, Millington said she realized that her then-husband had not wanted to. AdvertisementTikTokers even coined a phrase for situations like Millington's: a shut-up ring. AdvertisementIf you think marriage can solve your problems with your partner, Millington said to remember that a real marriage isn't like the happily ever afters you see in movies. "If you don't have this strong ironclad foundational marriage, you're not going to be able to survive the tough things."

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☆ I've dated tech bros who treat dating like they're working on a startup. Once I found the right one, we applied this mindset to improve our relationship.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Maggie Zheng, a 26-year-old from Arizona who works for a tech startup. While it's difficult and unfair to generalize an entire group of people, my experience dating tech bros certainly matches the phrase. I've learned a lot from my peers about how to apply a tech mindset to my relationship in a healthy way. My fiance and I both use our tech mindset to help our relationshipI've taken notes from my peers and even started applying them to my relationship. They were pretty normal things like meeting each other's parents and going on vacations, but applying a tech mindset helped us feel confident, structured, and on the same page.

Persons: —, Maggie Zheng, I've, There's, You'll, — we're, Tess Martinelli, tmartinelli@businessinsider.com Organizations: Service, Business, Tech Locations: Arizona

☆ I moved to Tokyo to open a bar last year. I'd already lived in a few cities across Asia, but moving was harder in my 30s.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Holly Graham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

My next home was in Seoul, for two years, followed by a decade in Hong Kong — the one place I truly felt at home. AdvertisementI later moved on to become the managing editor of DRiNK Magazine Asia, while I was simultaneously bartending at The Old Man Hong Kong. The book caught my now-business partner's attention and recently led me to Japan to help open a bar, Tokyo Confidential, in the capital. The language barrier is different when you're living here and not just fumbling along as a tourist. The local and global reception to Tokyo Confidential, our craft cocktail bar, has been amazing, too, especially after so many people told me it wouldn't work.

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☆ Both of my kids recently started dating and their breakups are hard on me, too. I'm also invested in their relationships.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Gone are the days of schoolyard crushes, and in their place are weekend dates and dinner table talks about my kids' relationships. I've genuinely liked the kids my teens have dated, so it's been sad seeing each of those relationships come to an end. I've seen both kids come out of their break-ups wiser and more sure of themselves, and that's taken the sting away just a bit. Terri Peters' kids recently started dating and have gone through breakups. It's also been rewarding to see my kids grow and learn as a result of each breakup.

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☆ A couples therapist says she can predict your relationship problems with a 30-question quiz
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

To help her clients, Lev incorporates schema therapy, which involves each partner learning about how their core beliefs. She said she can predict what a couple's arguments are before she even meets them 90% of the time. Advertisement"When we look at what people believe, it tells us about how they behave," Lev told Business Insider. Learning about your schemas can not only solve problems with your partner but also help you become more vulnerable or assertive. It's to help people move closer to emotional maturity — or recognize when a relationship just isn't good for them.

Persons: —, they're, Avigail Lev, Lev, Jeffrey E, Young, she's, didn't, engulfment, we'd Organizations: Service, Business Locations: San Francisco

☆ If you and your partner always use these 7 phrases, you're a more mentally strong couple than most
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Amy Morin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

If you and your partner regularly use these phrases, it's a sign that you're already a mentally strong couple. They may say, "Help me understand why you're feeling frustrated," or "Help me understand what I could do differently next time." Asking this question shows that you're invested in working with your partner, not taking over and telling them what to do. 'It's understandable you feel that way'You don't have to feel the same way your partner does to validate their emotions. Even if you don't share their anxiety about an upcoming move or their frustration about an extended family visit, you can show empathy.

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We decided on a destination wedding, and my credit card helped make it affordable. We earned lots of points and miles, and it offered useful perks on our flight to Oahu. We decided to get married in OahuWhen our vision for the wedding started to crystallize, we decided on a destination wedding in Oahu. After looking at a few options, we decided to use our Alaska Airlines credit card. We also earned thousands of miles on wedding purchases like the hotel and transportation.

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☆ I send my kids to stay with family over the summer. I deserve time away from them, and they have fun.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. One of the highlights of my summer so far was a short getaway to the Texas hill country with my partner, Tyran. I'm their mom, but I don't have to be part of every memory and every piece of their lives. So, for the last two summers, Saiah has spent seven or eight weeks with his dad in New York City. Related storiesIt's the same with Sevyn; She spent her time away from us with Ty's mom in Orlando.

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☆ I never wanted kids. My partner has a son, and it's been unexpectedly great.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Alexandra Saville | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

We wanted to be cautious and avoid any potential heartache and confusion for all parties. I quickly formed a bond with my partner's sonHis son and I fell into a surprisingly easy groove. Related storiesI never wanted one and still don't, but what I do want is exactly what we have. It's a similar relationship with my partner's son; I'm as important to him as he feels I am. AdvertisementIt's been a surprise as someone who never wanted kids of my own to get to enjoy a version of the experience.

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☆ 4 steps single parents can take if dating has been a hard transition for your child
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Cailey Griffin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Dating comes with enough challenges already, and dating as a single parent can feel even more daunting. You have to consider how the romantic connections you form will impact not only your life but also that of your child. If your child is having difficulty adapting to a new partner's presence in your life, it may raise some initial concerns. However, there are steps you can take to make that transition a little easier. Try to understand the emotions your child is feelingYour child may be feeling a range of emotions after meeting your partner.

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☆ Pornhub is awash in lawsuits. Unverified videos still on the site could bring even more, says the author of the new book 'Takedown.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

AdvertisementPornhub, launched in 2007 and based in Montreal, lets users upload amateur and professional porn videos in much the same way users upload to YouTube. "Performers" remain unverified in many thousands of pre-2024 videos, including those that pop up from search terms involving teens and violence, Mickelwait told Business Insider. Lawsuits and monitoringAn ever-growing number of lawsuits by some 300 plaintiffs allege the site knowingly profited from videos of their abuse. An excerpt from a federal judge's November order granting class-action status to one of dozens of Pornhub lawsuits. AdvertisementMost recently, she said, she reported to state authorities the Pornhub video showing a woman shouting in pain and asking not to be filmed.

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☆ My partner grew up rich, and I didn't. We almost broke up over my insecurities, but compassion and honesty have gotten us through.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Geneviève Laforce, a 24-year-old content creator from Montreal, whose partner grew up wealthy. We've learned that managing a relationship with someone who grew up so differently requires constant compassion and open communication. I've been able to broaden her worldview and provoke a deeper sense of compassion for those who are struggling. If money complicates your relationship and you want to tell your story, please email Tess Martinelli at tmartinelli@businessinsider.com.

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☆ I booked an Airbnb in a Swiss village to save money while backpacking Europe for 2 weeks. It ended up being my favorite destination.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I selected this Airbnb rather than booking accommodations in the city to save some money. AdvertisementHomes in Roggwil, Switzerland. For $200 a night, I slept in a wine barrel that was converted into a tiny home on a garden property steps away from the train station. The author's Airbnb in Roggwil, Switzerland. AdvertisementA sunlit field in Roggwil, Switzerland.

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☆ My son and I spend half the year in France. His biggest culture shocks are the Coca-Cola, the gas stations, and the tiny roads.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Stephanie Kaloi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

My teen son joins us frequently, mostly made possible because he homeschools and agenerally likes to travel. AdvertisementGas stations in France are better than those in the USThis summer is the first one we've rented a car and spent significant time driving throughout France. This experience has come with a startling experience: Shell gas stations in France are wildly more clean and comfortable than they are in the States; in fact, they're even borderline beautiful. In addition to just flat-out being my favorite fast food, Taco Bell is also a favorite of my son's because he's been a vegetarian his entire life, and you can always count on Taco Bell for a few bean burritos (no red sauce, no onions) in a pinch. The reason for the lack of Taco Bell has never been explained to me, and France clearly has no problem hosting fast food establishments from the US (KFC, McDonald's, and Burger King are everywhere).

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☆ My partner and I opened our relationship, and I was surprised by how close I became with his girlfriend
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Rachel Krantz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

She did this by sometimes saying so directly, but also demonstrated it by rarely referencing her relationship with Adam at all. The same unspoken code didn't apply to me, with her making generous references to admiring our "primary relationship." AdvertisementI became close to my partner's girlfriend, LeahWhen it came to everything but the man we "shared," we were almost compulsively forthcoming. We dished about sex (except sex with Adam) in the kind of detail I'd seen on "Sex and the City." It remained easy for me to find dates or sex as a woman in an open relationship.

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☆ The best—and worst—things about living in the U.S., according to expats living here
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Expats living in the U.S. say the best part of living here is having plenty of career opportunities, but for many, a high cost of living makes it a challenging experience. The U.S. stands out for its local job market and career prospects for expats, according to survey respondents. Expats working full time in the U.S. say they work an average of 43.7 hours per week, versus the 42.5 hours global average. Outside of work, about half, 52%, of expats in the states say they're dissatisfied with the overall cost of living, compared with 39% of expats who feel similarly around the world. Only 31% of expats in the U.S. say they're happy with their living expenses, versus 40% globally.

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☆ A therapist says these 5 dark psychology tricks are used a lot in dating. Here's how to spot them early on.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Of the latter, social media is littered with posts about the idea of "dark psychology" and how it's used to manipulate partners. "They're hacks or cheats to get what you want faster," Annie Wright, a relational-trauma therapist in Berkeley, California, told Business Insider. She said she'd seen dark psychology tricks being used a lot in dating. They gradually belittle youWright said devaluation is another common dark psychology trick — and it usually happens after the idealization or love bombing phase. No amount of dark psychology tricks will ever bring them close.

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☆ A therapist said these 5 dark psychology tricks are used a lot in dating. Here's how to spot them early on.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Of the latter, social media is littered with posts about the idea of "dark psychology" and how it's potentially used to manipulate partners. She said she sees dark psychology tricks used a lot in dating. They gradually belittle youWright said devaluation is another common dark psychology trick — and it usually happens after the idealization or love bombing phase. In the early stages of dating, one of Wright's clients "noticed their date was frequently contradicting things they had previously said or done." No amount of dark psychology tricks will ever bring them close.

Persons: —, Annie Wright, Wright, It's, Wright's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Berkeley , California

☆ My partner gifted me a dog that became like a child to us. When we broke up, custody of the dog got complicated.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Rashi Goel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But Mucho quickly became a loved and cherished member of our little family. AdvertisementMucho had ample room to play and relax inside the house, and he received abundant attention from my partner's family, who absolutely adored him. We started spending weekends at my partner's family home, blurring the lines between our live-in relationship and marriage. My partner argued that the dog wouldn't have come into our lives without his decision to get Mucho. He was more than just a pet; he was my dog child, whom I loved so deeply.

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☆ 'Perfect Match' season two has ended —but the drama is only just getting started
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWarning: spoilers ahead for "Perfect Match" season two. "Perfect Match" season two may have ended last week, but the drama is just getting started. AdvertisementMultiple "Perfect Match" season 2 cast members have spoken out about the way the series was edited. AdvertisementChristine and Brittan also said Kaz tried to match with Brittan immediately after coupling up with Christine at the mixer but was rejected. AdvertisementThis is not the first time reality show drama has continued past a series finale, and even the "Perfect Match" season one cast, which was less scandalous than season two, had a few public arguments.

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☆ Micah said the 'Perfect Match' cast had to wait until the season finale to find out if Harry and Melinda kissed — just like fans
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Warning: spoilers ahead for "Perfect Match" season two. Netflix finally revealed that Harry Jowsey did kiss Melinda Berry behind his partner's back in the season two finale. Micah Lussier told "The Viall Files" that the cast wasn't shown footage proving the kiss happened before it aired. Advertisement"Perfect Match" star Micah Lussier said the cast found out the truth about whether Harry Jowsey and Melinda Berry kissed at the season two finale last week — just like viewers. Season two lovebirds Harry and Jessica were caught up in the biggest scandal of the season after Melinda Berry said she and Harry kissed in episode nine.

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