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☆ 7 sex tips from a couple married for 42 years — including a lingerie budget and non-sexual intimacy
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Rita Smith, 62, and her husband, Theodore Smith, Sr., 64, have been married for over 40 years. They shared their best sex tips, from investing in lingerie to bonding outside the bedroom. Rita Smith, a happily married 62-year-old woman, is here to dispel that myth. DROP THE TIKTOK LINKSSmith met her husband, Theodore Smith Sr., now 64, when they were in high school in New Orleans, Louisiana. Even after Theodore leaves for work, Rita said they call each other and talk all the time.

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☆ 7 ways to stop having the same couple's fight, according to a psychologist and psychiatrist married for 56 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Dr. Beverly Palmer, 78, and Dr. Richard C. Palmer, 79, have been married for 56 years. and have learned a lot about navigating relationship conflict not just from their long marriage, but from their professions. Beverly is a licensed clinical psychologist and Richard is a psychiatrist who provides therapy in addition to medication management. Find your own spacePeyton Fulford for BIOne of the signs of a healthy relationship is having identities outside of it. Pride yourself on flexibilityWhen it comes to navigating conflict, Beverly said her and Richard’s other strengths are their flexible mindsets.

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☆ 6 tips for maintaining a strong bond with your partner through tough times, from a couple together for 41 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

“That's been a joy in our lives, and it's been a joy participating in getting that privilege of marriage,” Morton said. Now married, the couple shared their tips for making a marriage or partnership entirely your own. “I think part of the reason for our long-lasting relationship is that Bert and I are in different fields,” Korty said. “It's been a good life because of that, and I've been lucky to share it with Lee,” he said. But once they were officially married, Morton and Korty had different views on the term “husband” and what it meant to them.

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☆ Marriage is hard, but these 3 couples share what makes their decades-long relationships so successful
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewIf one wanted to be cynical about the length of today’s romantic relationships, it wouldn’t be hard. At first glance, they’re all quite different: Rita Smith and Theodore Smith, Sr. are devout Christians in New Orleans, Louisiana who speak openly about their sex life on TikTok . Yet for all their differences, the couples all share some core commonalities that make their relationships so successful. “It gets you stimulated, and when you do go home, the next thing you know you want to take your bath and be sexual again,” Rita Smith, 62, said. “I like to have this pink piece around my neck, it just makes me feel more sexy,” Rita Smith said.

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☆ My boyfriend is 27 years older than me. I kept our age-gap relationship a secret at first, but I regret not being open about it sooner.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I was never someone who was attracted to older men or thought about dating someone with a significant age gap . That all changed when I met my boyfriend at our brokerage’s 2022 Christmas party — one neither of us wanted to go to. He’s also felt more mature than the men I’ve dated who were my age. Our relationship feels both secure and excitingJess LewisAs we were easing into the relationship, we started out with simple drinks and dinner dates. I kept the relationship a secret more than he didAt first, we both kept the relationship under wraps as we saw each other.

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☆ Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and the return of the love story
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

These details are based on the many fan accounts attempting (with mixed success) to confirm exactly what happened when Taylor Swift embraced Travis Kelce after the Kansas City Chiefs qualified for the Super Bowl. im so fucking happy for taylor swift. AdvertisementTravis Kelce kissing Taylor Swift after the Chiefs qualified for the Super Bowl. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce going on a date. Love stories that blend chivalry and feminism are on trendMorley said Swift and Kelce's love story is also the right mix of old-school and progressive.

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☆ 5 things you should do if your partner is quiet-quitting your relationship
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementIf your partner is mysteriously distant and checked out when you're together, there's a chance they might be quiet-quitting the relationship . Just like quiet-quitting a job , quiet-quitting a partnership or marriage involves a person doing the bare minimum to coast in the relationship. But any relationship can encounter quiet-quitting if a partner doesn't want to be the bad guy by initiating the breakup . Eldemire shared advice on what you can do if you suspect your partner is quiet-quitting the relationship. Be wary of one-sidednessThroughout your conversations around quiet-quitting, Eldemire recommended paying attention to how committed your partner is to solving the problem.

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☆ 6 signs your spouse is quiet-quitting your marriage, even if things feel fine
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

It can be hard to tell if a partner is quiet-quitting if they're pleasant and easygoing. Some signs of quiet-quitting include avoiding arguments, intimacy, and spending time together. AdvertisementIn the same way a person can quiet-quit a job they hate but can't leave yet , they can also quiet-quit a relationship or marriage. AdvertisementDegges-White shared some common signs someone is quiet-quitting the relationship — whether they're fully conscious of it or not. They don't crave intimacy with youOne of the biggest signs of quiet-quitting a relationship is no longer desiring intimacy, Degges-White said.

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☆ 3 reasons it's bad to live with your ex, even if you have hard boundaries in place
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In season 11 of "Vanderpump Rules," Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval are still living together. A therapist shared why exes living together is a bad idea, even if they're technically no-contact. Some exes "can certainly maneuver around each other and maybe share the same space," Eldemire said. But she would advise against it in most cases — especially if the breakup involved betrayal, like Madix and Sandoval's did. "Space is so important after a breakup," Eldemire said.

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☆ 6 signs your in-laws are meddling in your relationship, even if you get along
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewWhether you're thinking of marrying your partner or are in a long-term relationship, there's more to consider besides the relationship between you two: your relationship with their parents. "You can really form a wonderful relationship, but then there can be some things they may do that seep into the relationship or cross a boundary that you weren't expecting." Eldemire shared some of the subtle signs an in-law (or future in-law) is meddling in your relationship — even if you generally get along. In a healthy relationship , "the partner goes to you first and has a conversation around the in-law's need or request," she said. It can lead to them being charming to your face, but planting passive-aggressive comments and seeds of doubt in the relationship.

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☆ 3 subtle signs you can't trust your partner — even if they seem super committed
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementEldemire shared three subtle signs a partner is untrustworthy — even if they don't mean to be. They can't take accountabilityMost people tell a white lie or lie of omission at some point in a relationship, Eldemire said. But if they keep gaslighting, stonewalling, deflecting, or blaming you, it's a sign that they can't take responsibility for their actions, which hugely erodes trust in a relationship. But an untrustworthy partner might say those things to manipulate or fast-track the relationship. If they're committed to the relationship, you won't wonder so much about why their words don't match their actions.

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☆ A life coach says there are 6 communication types — and knowing them will improve your friendships
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Magee, 30, told Business Insider that she came up with some of the types based on her own relationships. They break down into six communication types:Volunteers vs. Invite-Onlies: According to Magee, Volunteers share information about themselves without being asked first. Guessers only ask for things if they're pretty sure the answer will be "yes," and they think that when others ask them things, they're expecting a "yes," too. AdvertisementBut while there's no "bad" communication style, Magee said extremes on either side can be challenging to deal with. Plus, she said, our communication types can vary depending on who we're with.

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☆ The 7 stages of breaking the cycle of family abuse — and how to avoid common pitfalls
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) 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. Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson , a clinical psychologist specializing in emotionally immature parents , told Business Insider that one of the biggest challenges of breaking the cycle of abuse is taking your childhood pain seriously. She shared some of the common stages her clients go through, and why breaking the cycle is worth all the time, work, and effort it takes. She's had clients come into sessions where they told their parents how they really felt, without preparing beforehand. Once you get used to noticing how you feel and start demanding better for yourself, it will dramatically alter how you interact with people.

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☆ How to tell if your partner is emotionally mature, even if you've just started dating
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

She shared signs a partner is emotionally mature, from how they listen to how they handle boundaries. AdvertisementGibson shared some ways to tell if a new romantic partner is emotionally mature, for real this time. But an emotionally mature person isn't just nodding along with you until it's their turn to speak. AdvertisementAccording to Gibson, emotionally mature people will refrain from black-and-white thinking or labeling others in extreme ways. They're consistentWhile it would be great if you could tell who's emotionally mature right away, Gibson said you can really tell with time.

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☆ The gray rock method can help you deal with emotionally challenging people. A therapist explains when it works best.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The gray rock method can be used when dealing with emotionally immature people. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementWright shared three times you might want to use the gray rock method with someone in your life. Wright likened these interactions to a dance, where the gray rock method can make the dynamic more tolerable. In that case, the gray rock method is a great way to shut it all down quickly.

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☆ 6 signs you were parentified as a child and given adult responsibilities when you were too young
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Wright said parentified children might have had to fulfill logistical adult responsibilities, such as looking after their younger siblings while their parents are nowhere to be found. AdvertisementReactive or emotional parents lack emotional-regulation skills, interpersonal-communication skills, and sometimes even the ability to set themselves and their children up for success. Wright shared signs you were parentified as a child and how it might impact you as an adult. You struggle with setting boundariesOne of the biggest side effects of being parentified as a child is struggling to set boundaries as an adult. Parentified children may be less likely to ask for raises, push back on unfair treatment, or pursue what they truly want because other people's opinions influence them too easily.

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☆ We asked a dermatologist about the mystery marks on Trump's hand. Here's what he said.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. As with Trump's health in the past, people on X (formerly Twitter) were quick to speculate about what caused the marks. AdvertisementZeichner shared four possibilities for the rashes on Trump's hand, all of which are probably less interesting than what the internet is theorizing. Possibility 1: His hands are too dryZeichner said the most common causes of hand rashes were dryness and overwashing. AdvertisementPossibility 4: None of the aboveAs Zeichner pointed out, hand rashes can be caused by almost anything, including something as unsuspecting as bug bites.

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☆ We asked a dermatologist about the mystery marks on Trump's hands. Here's what he said.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A dermatologist speculated that the hand marks are rashes and could be caused by many things. As with Trump's health in the past , people on X (formerly Twitter) were quick to speculate about what caused the marks. AdvertisementZeichner shared four possibilities for the rashes on Trump's hands, all of which are likely less interesting than what the internet is theorizing. Possibility 1: His hands are too dryZeichner said that the most common causes of hand rashes are dryness and overwashing. AdvertisementPossibility 4: None of the aboveAs Zeichner pointed out, hand rashes could be caused by almost anything, including something as unsuspecting as bug bites.

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☆ 3 subtle ways your mind is telling you that you're in the wrong relationship
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewWhen you're in the wrong relationship or unhappy in your relationship your body can show physical signs , from stomach aches to itchy skin. She said that when you're truly happy in a partnership, "you're more likely to experience feelings of gratitude for the person you're with" and feel actively excited to build a life together. But when you're not, Degges-White said that you can experience symptoms of anxiety or depression that can show up in subtle ways. She shared three clues that your mind is telling you that you're in the wrong relationship, even if you don't realize it. You avoid texting backLike avoiding meeting up in person, dodging texts can be a big sign of discomfort in a relationship, Degges-White said.

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☆ 4 signs you're the family scapegoat, and how it can affect your future relationships
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-11 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A family scapegoat takes on the blame for larger family issues. This person then becomes the family scapegoat — and is usually also the black sheep or outsider of the family. Advertisement"Clearly what's happening is that there's a family systems issue, but they're pointing to one person as the scapegoat," Wright said. But if you're in a different family system that focuses more on rigid gender roles, you might be the scapegoat if you're the first woman to go to college and more outspoken. You're torn between rebelling and wanting acceptance in your familyWright said there's a wide spectrum to how people respond to being the family scapegoat.

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☆ 7 signs you grew up in a dysfunctional family, even if it looked perfect on the outside
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"Families send messages, implicitly and explicitly, about what's permissible and what's not permissible in a family system," Wright told Business Insider. For example, if you were raised by an overly critical parent , Wright said you can find it very difficult to "turn off those critical voices in your head." You struggle to regulate your emotionsEmotional dysregulation occurs when you can't access, name, and appropriately express your feelings, Wright said. You have an insecure attachment styleEven if you know your family is dysfunctional and you want to be the opposite, it's not so simple. The last three can be caused by growing up in a dysfunctional family.

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☆ The 4 types of emotionally immature parents, from passive to reactive
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-09 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Instead, she focuses on four main types of emotionally immature parents and how they impact their kids. Here are the four types of emotionally immature parents. In her book, "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents," Gibson refers to reactive parents as "emotional parents" because these parents feel like they're ruled by their feelings. "The passive parent can actually be emotionally present with the child more than any of the other three types," Gibson said. Emotionally absent parentsZinkevych/Getty ImagesUnlike the passive parent who ignores conflict or hard emotions, an emotionally absent parent essentially acts like their child doesn't exist, Gibson said.

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☆ 5 signs you grew up with a passive parent, even if they were the 'fun' one
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-05 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

There's also a fourth type of emotionally immature parent : the passive parent. According to Gibson, passive parents can be really fun to be around. Gibson shared some signs that you grew up with a passive parent, and how it might be impacting your life even now. Your parent felt more like a friendUnlike a parent who yells or ignores you, the passive parent is more childlike themselves and can be really comforting to be around, Gibson said. AdvertisementGibson said having a passive parent "can really have repercussions on your success in a career because that parent modeled a kind of passive orientation to life where you let things happen to you."

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☆ 6 signs you grew up with a reactive parent who had trouble controlling their emotions, even if you're close with them
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-04 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Reactive parents are highly emotional, often expressing their anger or sadness with no filter. And then there are children who grow up with the opposite: a reactive parent who can't control their emotions at all. "Very emotional parents, psychologically speaking, are using other people as containers for their emotional upset." Gibson shared some of the signs you grew up with a reactive parent. Part of it has to do with how kids of reactive parents define their own sense of self-worth.

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☆ Your favorite hair products may be emitting chemicals that could be dangerous to your health, according to researchers
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Siloxanes are "ubiquitous" in hair productsSiloxanes, commonly known as silicones, are volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are "ubiquitous" in hair products, according to the study. AdvertisementIn the study, researchers measured VOC emissions during participants' typical hair care routines. They also had participants use the same products with and without heat tools to see if temperature made a difference. Heat tools increase emissionsResearchers found that using heat tools like straighteners and curling irons increased VOC emissions by up to three times as much when used at the highest setting. More research is needed on the long-term effectsThe study concluded that more research on siloxanes is "urgently needed," given how many hair products use them.

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