Sep. 13, 2025

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Your Life

He Hasn't Left, But He's Gone
By Julie Sprankles

The Silent Ways Men Check Out Of Their Marriages (& What You Can Do About It)

Is your husband there but not really there? Therapists and attorneys share the quiet signs of emotional withdrawal.

Mother having fun with her two sons, laughing and playing on the sofa in the living room at home
Pass The Blanket

We Need To Rethink The Sunday Reset

Because sometimes a mental reset is way more important than meal prepping three pounds of sweet potatoes.

A couple in a kitchen prepare a hot drink. The pregnant woman pours some boiling water into a cup fr...
Red Flag 🚩

Is "Emotional Labor Creep" Happening In Your Relationship?

Or are things actually divided nicely?

Scary Mommy editor-in-chief Kate Auletta wears a weighted vest.
Trending 🔥

OK, Why Are We *Really* Wearing Weighted Vests?

Is it actually doing anything other than making us feel like we're part of a trend?

A+ For Creativity

One Woman Asked For “Unhinged” Automated Life Hacks & The Internet Delivered

Like, truly, some of these are unhinged. (And obviously, working extremely well.)

Woman using mobile device in kitchen at home
just no

If You’re A Friend Who’s Too Busy To Get Together, But Keeps Saying You Want To Hang, Please Stop

This isn’t fair.

In Your Free Time

11 Comfort Movies To Bring Your Heart Rate Down This Weekend

Everything We Know About KPop Demon Hunters 2, Including Some Plot Theories

11 Cozy Fall Movies That Have Nothing To Do With Halloween

Camilla Luddington Matches Our Energy, & We Love Her For It

GAP Has Partnered With Disney For A 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Collection That We All Obviously Need

9 Movies I Can Never Watch Again After Having Kids

Everyone's Talking About North West's Dermal Piercing — Here's What Parents Should Know.

It’s Been 30 Years Since 'The Big Comfy Couch' First Brought Us To Clowntown

Margo Price On Motherhood, Loss, Politics & Country Music

Catch Of The Day Is The Food-Filled End-Of-Summer Romance We’ve Been Waiting For

Snoop Dogg Bashes LGBTQ Representation In Kids' Movies

Meghan Trainor Isn’t Afraid To Be Silly

Aubrey Plaza's Comments About Grief Are So Spot On

Looking For Your Next Family Movie Night Pick? Prepare To Watch The Bad Guys 2 At Home

The And Just Like That Finale Wasn’t The Goodbye We Wanted

Nick Cannon Says He Doesn't Believe In The Term "Co-Parenting"

It's Not You, It's Me
By Julie Sprankles

I’m Happily Married... So Why Can’t I Stop Watching DivorceTok?

Experts unpack the allure and psychology of binge-watching breakup content.

good question
By Katie Garrity

Is There A Women's Hobby Equivalent To Men's Golfing?

We're stumped!

small but mighty state
By Katie Garrity

Rhode Island Becomes First State to Mandate Workplace Accommodations for Menopause

More of this, please!

it's tricky
By Jen McGuire

I Don't Regret Having Sex With My Ex Even Though We Couldn't Stand Each Other

The first time we had sex in our After was the night he came over to talk about custody arrangements.

bro, really?!
By Katie Garrity

The Internet Is Fuming After This Boyfriend Ate All His Girlfriend's Marathon Snacks During Her Race

He had one job.

worst nightmare
By Diana Park

My Queef Confession

And yes, it happened during sex.

fight back
By Sarah Aswell

RFK Jr. Spoke Up About The Abortion Pill & Hinted It Might Not Be Around For Long

The Secretary of Health & Human Services questioned the safety of mifepristone.

*deep breaths*
By Katie Garrity

Florida Plans To End All State Vaccine Mandates, Including For Schools

Vaccination rates amongst kindergartners are on the decline nationally.

Psst, Lean In Closer
By Julie Sprankles

She’s Not “Dramatic.” She’s Just Tired Of Everyone’s Sh*t.

PSA: Women aren’t too much — we’re carrying too much.

fyi
By Diana Park

What I Wish I’d Known Before I Left My Marriage

If only I’d have been a bit more prepared.

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