Samantha Lee/Insider You shouldn't have to put up with being bullied by your in-laws, and there are ways to respectfully tell them their behavior isn't OK. Start with speaking to your partner so you're on the same page about how to proceed. Then let your in-laws know that if they continue to bully you into […]
CBD-only cannabis doesn’t appear to affect driving ability, unlike THC
People who use CBD, the non-psychoactive component of cannabis, 40 minutes before driving were able to operate a car just as well as a person who didn't consume any cannabis, researchers found in a new study. Previous research found that cannabis is the second most common drug that increases the risk of car crashes, after […]
People are more likely to believe conspiracy theories if they are anxious, detached, or narcissistic, researchers find
A new study in The Journal of Personality looked at how individuals' personality traits affected their inclination for conspiracy theories. Though the link was small, researchers found people who were narcissistic, impulsive, anxious, depressed, or a combination were more susceptible to conspiracies. The findings could help explain why conspiracy theories like QAnon have boomed during […]
3 things that will make it easier for you to discuss taboo topics in your relationships, from sex to death to money
According to renowned relationship therapist Esther Perel, people are taught certain topics are off-limits, or taboo, in their childhoods, and those taboos can stunt important adult relationship conversations. If you (like many others) were taught that discussing money, sex, death, or another topic was shameful or inappropriate, ask yourself where that thinking came from and […]
My girlfriend of 2 years has never had sex, but I want to. How can I get her on board without pressuring her?
Samantha Lee/Insider There's a whole world of physical intimacy out there, and you don't have to move straight to oral and penetrative sex to be sexually closer to your girlfriend. Instead of assuming she isn't interested in more than kissing, open up a conversation and express your interest in taking a next step. You can […]
The Bachelor fans hated Peter's 'trainwreck' letter to Hannah Ann, but a therapist said it was the best part of the episode
During episode 8 of "The Bachelor," many viewers took issue with a love letter Peter wrote contestant Hannah Ann. They said it was an elementary way to show love. But therapist Rachel Wright said she actually found the letter one of the best and healthiest moments in the two-hour episode. "I heard him say things […]