As a tiny green space wizard once told his somewhat whiny pupil, “You must unlearn what you have learned.” And dang, if that’s not true of so many people whose parents modeled some really bad behavior. Re-parenting is the process whereby an adult recognizes the poor example...
If the modern automobile had a status on Facebook, it would undoubtedly be “It’s complicated.” With their computer-controlled fuel injection systems, continuously variable transmissions and three-phase four-pole AC induction motors, the days when every Dick, John and Harry could wrench on their ride seem long gone. But...
There you are, ending the day with your usual bedtime routine. You slip into your house pants, brush your teeth and scroll through social media for an uncertain amount of time. An undeniable wave of fatigue crashes over your brain as you conclude your nocturnal regimen with several hearty vape hits. Your...
In the right context, food is a welcomed fragrance. Who doesn’t love the scent of smoked meats, cookies or even the factory-furbished stench of a fast food bag filled with an amuse bouche of trans fat? Point is, the smell of food can be mesmerizing. Unless you’ve ever...
The latest trend among millennial workers, who are constantly dealing with an ever-evolving (and largely terrible) workplace, involves lowering their starting salaries in exchange for more distinguished job titles. The idea is that a more impressive job title serves to improve your social status and shows a clear progression in your...
The single biggest predictor of a new dad getting hit with paternal depression — which involves a persistent slew of awful feelings such as sadness, lack of energy, worry, moodiness or changes in appetite, occurring within a year of the baby’s birth — is if his partner gets hit...
Parenting a pet, no matter what kind, can be a frustrating and bewildering experience. Animals can’t tell you what they want and need (directly, at least), so we’re here to help you answer any questions you have about your favorite companion — whether they be furry, slimy,...
If you’ve ever seen a man in a yoga class, or one of the millions of kids who had to “sit and reach” for the now-defunct Presidential Fitness Test or one of the many male YouTubers who film themselves trying — and largely failing — to touch their toes, chances...
The concept of family members becoming romantically involved after grieving over the same loss happens more often than you might think. “It’s very biblical,” says grief counselor Amy Olshever. “That used to be what people did.” She’s right — in the Old Testament, one passage out of Deuteronomy reads as...
The bathroom has pretty much become the most important room in your home, especially if you’re looking to sell it, as a fancy bathroom (and fixtures therein) seriously increases sellability. “Nobody wants a bathroom that looks ‘lived in,’” explains Alexis Lucente, a realtor with Sotheby’s. “They want things...
There I am, stuck in traffic on a chronically congested freeway. Talk radio is playing in the background as I daydream about anything other than this perpetual pilgrimage and the mind-boggling work that awaits me at my destination. I consider, as I always do, hiking into the...
If you look online, you can find countless articles about why you need a urinal in your home. From The Guardian to Men’s Health to Apartment Therapy to Marketplace, they all boast about how the urinal is great for saving water; how it’s more sanitary than a regular toilet; how it’s perfect for a man...