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Narcissistic personality disorder involves a pattern of selfish, arrogant, and often manipulative behavior. A narcissist typically operates with a superiority complex and almost never shows empathy. Trying to co-parent after a breakup with someone like this won’t be an easy feat. “Narcissists do not leave relationships on good terms, and they’ll often burn the emotional house down on their way out the door,” explains licensed clinical social worker Kimberly Perlin, LCSW....

Having the desire to be a millionaire can feel like a pipe dream. If you’ve never had that amount of money in your current reality, it’s hard to even believe it is a possibility. Many individuals just can’t fathom the steps to get there or assume it is meant for everyone but them. I would put myself in that camp until I started my business four years ago. It was then, as an entrepreneur, that I began seeing individuals around me hit that seven-figure mark despite all the odds against them....

When August rolls around, particularly August 20, the twins explain that Mars will enter Gemini until March 2023, granting you extra confidence, charisma, and magnetism. “When lucky Jupiter makes its final rounds through your career zone from October 28 to December 20, a back-burner goal could finally come through, provided your intentions and integrity are of the highest order,” they add. “This cycle only comes around every 18 to 19 years, providing an unmatchable opportunity to push past prior limits,” they explain, adding that bold moves now will set you up well for the rest of the year....

Rather than performing a total vanishing act, the person who ghosted you might pop up again down the road. Their reemergence may be as random as their departure. It could entail a generic text message asking how you’ve been. Sometimes it’s a social media friend request or like on a post. Or even a forwarded email, such as, “Hey, here’s a coupon to that store you love.” If someone you were into abruptly cut off communication and then made an unsolicited attempt to resurrect the dead relationship—you’ve been zombied....

“It also contains vitamin B6 and folate, which have both shown importance in brain function and preventing Alzheimer’s disease1,” registered dietitian Brenna Wallace, M.S., RDN, LDN, tells mbg. The potassium in honeydew can help manage blood pressure2, while vitamin C benefits the immune system and skin health. “Vitamin C is needed for collagen to form,” Wallace explains, “ensuring that your skin tissue remains unbroken and repairs properly when needed.” Beta-carotene is a carotenoid that gives carrots, sweet potatoes, and cantaloupe their orange hues....

I was 41 years old when my husband and I started seriously talking about having kids. Given my age, I decided to visit the gynecologist first to ensure everything was OK. There, my doctor tested my follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels, which gives a general read on a woman’s egg supply and fertility. I was told I had a FSH level of 15. Translation: My ovaries were barely producing good eggs—and I had just a 5 to 8% chance of conceiving naturally....

I hear this often from my married women clients, especially those who have children or are in their late 40s. The women who say this have one thing in common: They don’t feel emotionally connected with their husbands. What’s going is that their husband is powerful in the work arena but self-abandoning—and thus needy—in the emotional arena. He wants sex to relax and feel good about himself rather than to connect with his wife....

Although, swiping on with abandon may raise some questions: Is it OK to reapply multiple times per day? Is there such a thing as too much deodorant? How can you make sure your deodorant, uh, works? We asked derms for their summertime advice. To be clear: You can face irritation from both traditional and natural deodorant options; although, traditional sticks may include more alcohols and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, which are common irritants....

But I’m also one of those people with a second stomach reserved specifically for dessert. I also believe it is important to practice what I preach as an R.D., especially with a social media presence. If I recommend something to clients or on social media, it’s either a lifestyle habit that helps me stick to my goals or is heavily backed by scientific research. One of my biggest tips (and something I do) to staying on track with healthy eating and nutrition goals is to keep a well-stocked pantry with plenty of essentials....

To make leg lifts more challenging, you can try V-ups, which add an upper-body challenge to the leg raise movement. As you lift the legs, you also perform a situp, extending your arms up straight toward your feet. If you have access to a workout bar, you can try hanging leg raises, as well. You can also add ankle weights, to test your core strength even more. For a different challenge, you could place a block or a mini exercise ball between your thighs or ankles—this will help target and engage your thigh muscles, too, particularly your abductors....

It’s common for people to neglect their nails, which may be one reason so many struggle to grow long tips. Here, nail experts share their 5 best tips for achieving substantial nail growth and keeping them strong. Yes, it may take a bit more TLC than you’re used to, but it will all be worth it the day you nail that DIY salon-grade mani: Cuticle care isn’t just about looks—your cuticle has an essential function too....

For a little background, when it comes to sperm health, it’s not just quantity that counts. Quality—which refers to the shape (morphology) and mobility (motility)—matters, too. Sperm quality also goes beyond these metrics. DNA errors in the sperm, problems with the Y chromosome, and, surprisingly, even the endocannabinoid system are all relevant to sperm maturation and health, as well. Moreover, the men included in these meta-analyses were not receiving fertility treatment or otherwise thought to be experiencing fertility challenges; therefore, the men most affected by the factors contributing to declines in sperm quantity were not included....

I definitely believe in soul mates, but my definition extends beyond the traditional idea of The One. What I believe is that a soul mate is a person with whom you are unexplainably drawn to be in relationship. Let’s think about attraction for a second. We come into contact with many, many people throughout our lives. And we are attracted to some of them. But there are only a few that we are so attracted to that we make a decision to partner-up with them....

Whatever the reason may be, there are times when it becomes necessary to try to figure out how to stop liking someone so much. While we can’t control the way we feel, below are some steps you can take to help quiet the intensity of your feelings and start the process of letting go and moving on: Cut the fuel at the source. As much as possible, try to spend less time with this person....

At a time when we are separated by visible and invisible barriers, forced apart by social distancing, and almost completely reliant on more impersonal forms of communication like email, social media, and video chatting, a love letter is a particularly meaningful and romantic gesture because it’s slow, intentional, and deeply personal. Mental health counselor Chaute Thomson, LMHC, points out that couples can often forget to keep connecting with each other as they get swept up in the hustle and bustle of daily life....

This is why I tell several of my clients to focus on strength training with me and work on cardiovascular exercise on their own. I often assign homework such as a spin class, a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) class, or a simple cardio session on their own time. Walk at the end of the day for at least ten minutes. I am not asking for a fast walk, a run, a long distance, or anything too strenuous....

Devon’s first book, Earth Women, is coming soon. To learn more, join the mailing list, and receive updates, head to www.devonbarrowwriting.com.

Love is about giving and sharing—not about getting. Love is not needy. There is nothing controlling about real love. Love is that which supports your own and your partner’s highest good, which means that you would never try to control or possess the other person. When you love someone, you deeply value their essential qualities—the qualities that don’t go away with time. The challenge of real love is that you cannot desire to get love and to be loving at the same time....

The bulk of research on the health benefits of omega-3s demonstrates EPA and DHA are the most helpful in achieving cardioprotective benefits—not to mention the work they do for eye health2, the brain, and more.* In addition to recommending two servings of oily, higher fat fish per week, our country’s preeminent heart-health organization, the American Heart Association3, indicates that 1,000 milligrams (i.e., 1 gram) or more of EPA plus DHA a day delivers significant cardioprotective benefits4....