NYC residents roll their eyes at mommy influencer over her paranoid safety hacks: ‘It’s New York, not Gotham’

NYC residents roll their eyes at mommy influencer over her paranoid safety hacks: ‘It’s New York, not Gotham’

There’s a scaredy cat in the concrete jungle.  Keeping your wits about you while on the streets of NYC is wise. But being so afraid of getting mugged or drugged that you can’t enjoy the city so-nice-they-named-it-twice is “ridiculous,” according to the online critics of one terrified tourist.  “Stay safe in New York,” Victoria, a notoriously … Read more

Dear Abby: How can I convince my paranoid friend to get mental health help?

Dear Abby: How can I convince my paranoid friend to get mental health help?

DEAR ABBY: How do I tell my friend I feel she needs a mental health evaluation? She has been my closest friend for 20 years, and we have been through many trials together. She has been married for a couple of years to a man who seems very nice.  Abby, she is convinced that she’s … Read more

Gwen Stefani responds to Blake Shelton divorce rumors — admits she gets ‘paranoid’ and insecure about marriage

Gwen Stefani responds to Blake Shelton divorce rumors — admits she gets ‘paranoid’ and insecure about marriage

Gwen Stefani is reacting to rumors that she’s splitting from husband Blake Shelton. The “Don’t Speak” songstress, 54, who tied the knot with the country star, 47, in 2021, opened up about their relationship in a new interview for NYLON. Despite Stefani having no doubt in her mind that she loves Shelton, she confessed that … Read more

‘Paranoid’ moms reveal trick to feel safer while strolling with baby

‘Paranoid’ moms reveal trick to feel safer while strolling with baby

Mirror, mirror on my walk — who’s that behind me trying to stalk? Courtney Fil, a mom who runs @courtfil on TikTok, shared a safety tip for when pushing your little one in their stroller. In a 10-second TikTok clip posted Jan. 2, the high school history teacher based in San Jose, California, revealed that having a rearview-facing … Read more

I take these 7 steps to keep myself safe in hotels — people say I’m totally paranoid but it works

I take these 7 steps to keep myself safe in hotels — people say I’m totally paranoid but it works

It’s a dangerous world out there — and one woman isn’t taking any chances. TikTok user Victoria Kokhan has gone viral on social media after sharing the extreme safety measures she takes while staying at hotels — leaving the internet asking: cautious, or crazy? The risk-averse traveler showed herself MacGyver-ing an elaborate, additional security system … Read more