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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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'This Close to Okay' Is a Reminder That It's Alright to Struggle
"It brings attention to the ugly, sad, and heartbreaking parts of life, but does so in a way that promises you’re never too far away from the warmth of the sun."
By Rachel Epstein 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
Features 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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'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
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The End of an Era: Jenny Han on 'To All the Boys: Always and Forever'
The bestselling author of the To All the Boys trilogy shares her thoughts on the final Netflix film and what's next for her.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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16 At-Home Date Ideas When You're Stuck Indoors
Features Staying in doesn't have to be boring.
By Katherine J. Igoe Published
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'Detransition, Baby' Is Our February Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Torrey Peters's buzzy debut novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles Are Keeping Things Very Professional While They're at Work Together, Source Says
Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde are keeping things professional while at work on the upcoming thriller, Don't Worry Darling, a source says.
By Kayleigh Roberts Published
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Kamala Harris Husband, Douglas Emhoff, Is Her Number One Fan
Features Douglas Emhoff is the unofficial president of the #TeamKamala fan club.
By Ineye Komonibo Published
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Long Distance Relationship Gift Ideas for Couples Who've Made It This Far
Alexa, play "A Thousand Miles."
By Jaimie Potters Published
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15 Couples on How 2020 Rocked Their Relationship
Features Couples confessed to Marie Claire how this year's many multi-stressors tested the limits of their love.
By Sherry Amatenstein, LCSW Published
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'Plain Bad Heroines' Is a Great Spooky Read for Winter
"It's like Haunting of Hill House's 'Two Storms' scored to a gothic version of T. Swift's Folklore album..."
By Rachel Epstein Published
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'Cobble Hill' Is Marie Claire's December Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Cecily von Ziegesar's novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Transitioning in the Age of Zoom
Revealing changes in your gender presentation can be complicated when you haven’t seen family or coworkers in person in months.
By Lauren Rowello Published
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30 Wedding Gifts They'll Actually Use
Let's skip the blender this time, okay?
By Julia Marzovilla Published
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Prince Charles and Princess Diana's Tumultuous Relationship in Photos
It was great...until it wasn't.
By Bianca Rodriguez Published
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'His Only Wife' Is a Refreshingly Modern Ghanaian Love Story
"Afi is a worthy heroine, unwilling to yield to the patriarchal forces that threaten her spirit."
By Rachel Epstein Published
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New Mom Ashley Graham Opened Up About Sex After Childbirth
"It all feels the same, the furniture is just probably rearranged," she said.
By Emily Dixon Published
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'Plain Bad Heroines' Is Marie Claire's November Book Club Pick
Read an exclusive excerpt from Emily Danforth's novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Remember When Clare Crawley and Juan Pablo Galavis Were a Thing?
“I would never want my children having a father like you."
By Katherine J. Igoe Published



