Life

Think of it as a social performance you can finesse—with some help from the pros.

Approved by flight attendants and SELF staffers.

“No one’s ever seen that part of my life—and it’s the biggest part of my life.”

I ruined a great friendship over jealousy…and I’ve regretted it ever since.

Because not all “closeness” is healthy.

Because it’s not a personality trait—it’s a practice.

Therapist Miriam Kirmayer is here to help you make sense of your messiest, most complicated friendship moments.

If “How’s work?” is the deepest you usually get, this list’s for you.

Winning a Grand Slam was her dream—but now she realizes there’s more to life than tennis.

At 60, the longtime morning show host moved to the suburbs, leaned into mom life, and started a business. And she couldn’t be happier.

Your brain is wired to expect the worst, but these tricks can help override that instinct.

The transition from unstructured fun back to your boring workweek doesn’t have to be so depressing.

Here’s how to turn intention into action (without relying on the universe alone).

These are the very best options for every type of sleeper.

Make the journey worth the destination.

This season of ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ is a textbook example of how *not* to handle beef. Here’s what to do instead.

Whether it was a promising potential partner or a so-called friend who pulled a disappearing act.

Plus, how to let go of that “nothing ever goes my way” attitude.

Love, love.