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COVID Forced My Polyamorous Marriage to Become Monogamous
For Melanie LaForce, pandemic-induced social distancing guidelines meant she could no longer see men outside of her marriage. But monogamy didn't just change her relationship with her husband—it changed her relationship with herself.
By Melanie LaForce Published
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I Used to Imagine Murdering the Men I Dated
Falling in love helped me finally figure out why.
By Jessica Amento Published
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'The Other Black Girl' Gets Real About Racism in the Workplace
"It really hits home how many spaces don’t allow Black women to really show up as their authentic selves."
By Rachel Epstein Published
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'Skye Falling' Is Our July Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Mia McKenzie's novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Trolls Thought I Was Anthony Weiner’s Cyber Mistress
Ten years later, I realize I shouldn’t have been ashamed.
By Megan Broussard Published
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Michelle Zauner's 'Crying in H Mart' Is Deeply Moving
"She made me want to eat and cry at the same time..."
By Rachel Epstein Published
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All the Sexual Tension Between Ross and Rachel Was Real
There were lots of surprises on the Friends reunion, but one revelation from David Schwimmer and Jennifer Aniston will have fans swooning.
By Danielle McNally Published
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So You Want a Postnup
No, they’re not planning to divorce, yet more couples are facing the awkwardness of getting their marital finances in order—after they say “I do.”
By Emma Pattee Published
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Looking for a Light Escape? Read 'The Dating Plan'
And no, you don't have to read The Marriage Game beforehand!
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade on What Makes Their Marriage Great: "We Meet in the Middle"
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade opened up about what makes their relationship so strong, after over a decade together and almost seven years of marriage.
By Emily Dixon Published
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How Can I Become a Better Ally?
Do not ask a POC to educate you. This work is on you.
By Katherine J. Igoe Published
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Being Estranged From My Mom Is Hard. Mother’s Day Makes It Harder
It’s high time to start representing the different types of mother-daughter relationships—or lack thereof—that exist during the holiday.
By Christina Wyman Published
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Blake Lively Trolls Ryan Reynolds in Her Birthday Post for Gigi Hadid
Blake Lively shared two Instagram Story posts in honor of Gigi Hadid's 26th birthday and trolled her husband, Ryan Reynolds, in one of them.
By Kayleigh Roberts Published
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Katie Holmes and Emilio Vitolo, Jr.'s Relationship Is Reportedly Cooling Off
A source told Page that Katie Holmes and Emilio Vitolo, Jr.'s relationship is cooling off.
By Kayleigh Roberts Published
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A Full Timeline of Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde
They're "very serious," and Jason Sudeikis is "heartbroken."
By Katherine J. Igoe Published
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Dear Survivor: You Are Enough by Merely Existing
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Rise founder Amanda Nguyen writes a love letter to her younger self.
By Amanda Nguyen Published
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Dear Survivor: Tarana Burke Wants You to Hold On to Hope
"We need to heal—and in order to heal, we must have the capacity to hope that that work to end sexual violence IS possible."
By Tarana Burke Published
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COVID Uncoupling
How the pandemic has mutated our most personal disunions.
By Gretchen Voss Published
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'The Dating Plan' Is Our April Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Sara Desai's latest novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Friendship, Infertility & Moving Forward
There’s no rulebook for navigating your pregnancy while your best friend struggles to conceive. I learned that the hard way.
By Victoria Lamson Published
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Ryan Seacrest's Relationship History, Explained
The host recently became single again.
By Katherine J. Igoe Published
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'Detransition, Baby' Is as Good as Everyone Says It Is
In February, Marie Claire read Torrey Peters's 'Detransition, Baby.' See what the #ReadWithMC community thought about the book here.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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40 Surprising Rules 'Bachelor in Paradise' Contestants Have to Follow
Plus, a few truly wild secrets about the "boom boom room."
By Joseph Errico Published
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Tayshia Adams Won't Back Down Now
After inserting some cultural realness into the Bachelor franchise, the former Bachelorette is ready to dig even deeper.
By Jessica Herndon Published
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'This Close to Okay' Is Our March Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Leesa Cross-Smith's novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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54 Wild Rules ‘Bachelor’ and ‘Bachelorette’ Contestants Have to Follow
Excuse me, you're required to spend WHAT on clothing?
By Mehera Bonner Published