ILLUSTRATED BY SUCHET INUTHAI Welcome to the first full week of Pluto’s stay in Aquarius this year. Everything about life is changing and has been changing, and Pluto in Aquarius is here to help us learn how to get comfortable with the concept of change, which is the only constant […]
I remember when Hinge first came on the dating scene. The tall girls were thrilled, because finally they had a dating app where men had to disclose their height. For so long, my tall girlfriends had to either: 1. Awkwardly ask their potential date what their height was before they […]
The museum first became a safe haven for my mental wellbeing when I was a kid. I remember having to follow my grandad’s slow pace as I held his hand, patiently walking along, looking at artwork after artwork. I learned how to concentrate on one single piece at a time; […]
I have a confession to make. I have an unhealthy emotional attachment to my Too Faced Chocolate Gold Eye Shadow Palette. You might think that’s not exactly worthy of an admission, but what if I told you that I bought it in 2017? Almost seven years past its prime (and […]
Recently, Sarah* got ready to see a friend — something she had done many times before. She texted, “Can’t wait to see you too!” in response to a message from them but as she was typing out the words, she felt a tightening sensation in her chest. “I realise now […]
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By the time January rolls around, lots of us have made never-ending lists of goals for the 12 months ahead. Some of these plans include undertaking a challenge — everything from giving up booze to giving up meat. In 2023, more than half a million people embarked on Veganuary and that number […]
While some might say that New Year’s resolutions are kind of bullshit, it’s undeniable that January is as good a time as any to reflect and set a few intentions for the year ahead. A staple on my annual list of goals is to finally hone in on my personal […]
Talking about money benefits all of us — and we need to do it more. Join the conversation with Worth More, our 2024 guide to better finances, from navigating savings, debt and relationships to negotiating pay raises and, above all, investing in yourself. We’re often reluctant to invest in ourselves. […]
Growing up, visits to the hair salon were few and far between. As a child, my dad would cut me a neat bob and block fringe — the polar opposite of the long hair I opted for as a teenager and in the years since. I convinced myself that I […]
