Dear Abby: I broke up with a man for shallow reasons — is it a bad idea to reach out?

Dear Abby: I broke up with a man for shallow reasons — is it a bad idea to reach out?

DEAR ABBY: I dated a colleague when I was 22 but broke it off because I couldn’t deal with the fact that he was several inches shorter than me. I did not tell him why. I just said, “It’s me, not you.”  I am now in my 60s, have had a very successful career, never … Read more

I’m a doctor — you shouldn’t drink diet soda for these 4 alarming reasons

I’m a doctor — you shouldn’t drink diet soda for these 4 alarming reasons

A Harvard-educated gastroenterologist has taken to TikTok to share the four shocking reasons you should never drink diet soda. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a California-based GI doctor and popular healthcare influencer, was asked whether diet soda is a “healthier alternative” to regular soda. It’s a hard no, folks, and here are the four reasons why, according … Read more

3 in 5 Americans think the economy is in a recession for these reasons

3 in 5 Americans think the economy is in a recession for these reasons

Three in five people believe that the U.S. is currently in a recession, even though we’re not in one officially, according to new research.  The survey of 2,000 Americans explored what’s driving this lack of consumer confidence in the economy. Inflation and the rising cost of living (68%) tops the list of reasons why respondents … Read more

The reasons why almost half of Americans prefer to watch TV with their dogs

The reasons why almost half of Americans prefer to watch TV with their dogs

Based on a new study, 43% of Americans would rather watch a movie with their dog than their partner. According to the poll of 2,000 U.S. dog owners, those in a relationship said their dogs are better movie companions because they don’t interrupt (44%), don’t ask questions (42%) and are better cuddlers (35%). Commissioned by … Read more

I’m a dietitian — here are 3 reasons why you’re struggling to lose weight

I’m a dietitian — here are 3 reasons why you’re struggling to lose weight

3 body problems? Courtney Kassis, a registered dietitian in the Philadelphia area, is sharing three common stumbling blocks in weight loss journeys. She highlights the need for timing eating, addressing nutrient deficiencies and prepping meals. “After working with thousands of clients over the past five years to successfully lose weight and maintain it long-term, I need … Read more

Airplanes are painted white for these 5 important reasons

Airplanes are painted white for these 5 important reasons

It’s a plane color. If you’ve ever wondered why airplanes are painted white, there are five key reasons — and not one of them has to do with blending in with clouds. First, white paint reflects sunlight, keeping the plane interior cooler on boiling hot days when the aircraft is roasting on the tarmac, according … Read more

Russell Crowe calls out Dakota Johnson for ripping Marvel flop ‘Madame Web’: ‘You’re here for the wrong reasons’

Russell Crowe calls out Dakota Johnson for ripping Marvel flop ‘Madame Web’: ‘You’re here for the wrong reasons’

Marvel has a hero in Russell Crowe. The 60-year-old actor defended the superhero media company after Dakota Johnson criticized her flop movie “Madame Web,” saying the project was “made by committees” and had no artistic value. “You’re telling me you signed up for a Marvel movie, and some f–king universe for cartoon characters … and … Read more

I’m a divorce lawyer — these are the two main reasons people get divorced

I’m a divorce lawyer — these are the two main reasons people get divorced

Watch out for this pair of issues if you want to keep your spouse to have and to hold from this day forward. James Sexton, a world-renowned family lawyer based in New York City, has revealed the two main reasons why people get divorced: infidelity and money. Sexton shared that infidelity and money are the … Read more

Half of all couples break up after their first trip together — these are the shocking reasons why

Half of all couples break up after their first trip together — these are the shocking reasons why

Your first trip may just be your last. While many couples dream of a romantic rendezvous, the first trip together is the ultimate relationship test — and all too often becomes a dating disaster. Half of all couples shockingly break up after their first joint jaunt, according to a recent report from Dating.com. Half of … Read more

The ‘3-month dating rule’ is real — here are the reasons why so many relationships only last that long

The ‘3-month dating rule’ is real — here are the reasons why so many relationships only last that long

Good things come — and go — in threes. If you’ve found yourself on the failing end of more than one promising relationship after 90 days of whirlwind romance, you’re not alone — and experts say there’s a perfectly good explanation as to why things tend to fizzle for so many, around this time. The so-called curse … Read more

Model Ellie Gonsalves shares 118 reasons she does not want children after years of questioning

Model Ellie Gonsalves shares 118 reasons she does not want children after years of questioning

When Ellie Gonsalves shared a list of all the reasons – 118 of them – why she doesn’t want children, she was branded vain, selfish, and even, bizarrely, an “unfit mother”. “People have put me in the Cruella de Vil category and think I hate children,” the Australian model told Stellar, out today. “But I love … Read more

Top reasons Americans avoid taking their car in revealed

Top reasons Americans avoid taking their car in revealed

Americans admit to ignoring their “check engine” light for an average of four months before addressing it, according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 American car owners revealed that one in five (20%) even admit to putting it off between six and 18 months. This may be because almost one-third (32%) will wait … Read more

Pat McAfee lists ‘mom’ drama among reasons Zach Wilson had to escape Jets

Pat McAfee lists ‘mom’ drama among reasons Zach Wilson had to escape Jets

Zach Wilson is getting a fresh start in Denver. The 2021 second-overall pick was traded by the Jets to the Broncos on Monday for a late-round pick swap, with Pat McAfee discussing the move on his self-titled ESPN show, particularly how the 24-year-old quarterback can leave his rollercoaster of a New York experience behind him— … Read more

Women are sharing the reasons they decided not to have children

Women are sharing the reasons they decided not to have children

“I want to know what your number one reason is for not having kids.” Danni Duncan, a social media influencer who has amassed over four million likes on TikTok and describes herself as “your childfree friend”, asked that now viral question. Danni stipulated that no one owes an explanation for why they’ve decided not to … Read more

Tommy Dorfman of ‘13 Reasons Why’ on her new film, favorite spring styles

Tommy Dorfman of ‘13 Reasons Why’ on her new film, favorite spring styles

Trans actress, director and activist Tommy Dorfman tells Alexa that her fashion and beauty philosophy is simple: “Lean into what feels good.” (Right now, that’s floral dresses, a go-to designer carryall, statement sunglasses and a signature scent.) The same could be said about the Atlanta-born Brooklynite’s career. After making a name for herself on the … Read more

Michelle Pfeiffer misses Oscars, reunion with ‘Scarface’ co-star Al Pacino for ‘personal family reasons’: report

Michelle Pfeiffer misses Oscars, reunion with ‘Scarface’ co-star Al Pacino for ‘personal family reasons’: report

There were no friends, little or large, joining Tony Montana at the Oscars Sunday night. The stage was set for Al Pacino, 83, to appear with Michelle Pfeiffer, 65, to present Best Picture and all signs pointed to a reunion of 1983’s smash hit “Scarface,” which was released 40 years ago in December 2023. However, … Read more

Sylvester Stallone’s daughters reveal telltale sign men are dating them for the ‘wrong reasons’

Sylvester Stallone’s daughters reveal telltale sign men are dating them for the ‘wrong reasons’

They have to be sly when it comes to dating. Sylvester Stallone’s three daughters — Sophia, Sistine, and Scarlet — learned how to sniff out men’s true intentions by whether or not they name-drop their famous dad on the first date. “The giveaway is if they mention it on the first date, we’re like, ‘Okay, … Read more

At Sundance, a Transcendent Road Trip and Other Reasons to Love Movies

At Sundance, a Transcendent Road Trip and Other Reasons to Love Movies

On Tuesday, after days of tramping around Park City, Utah, griping about the movies and the logistical headaches this mountain resort town presents, I was transported into the Sundance Film Festival that I always hope for, the one in which a movie surprises and moves and maybe delights me, and so successfully makes good on … Read more

Gen Z is aging worse than millennials — here are the alarming reasons why

Gen Z is aging worse than millennials — here are the alarming reasons why

There’s a fine line when it comes to “baby Botox.” Injections, fillers, and vapes are among the sneaky culprits making Gen Z look older than millennials, experts warn, as cosmetic procedures soar among the younger generation. While it may seem like Gen Z is taking good care of themselves, practitioners aren’t so sure — in fact, … Read more

TikTok is making users give their iPhone passwords for unclear reasons

TikTok is making users give their iPhone passwords for unclear reasons

TikTok users are now frightened and confused as to why the viral video app is supposedly demanding they input their iPhone password to view content. Even more concerning, experts say the reasons why TikTok — which had reportedly been caught red-handed spying on journalists in the past — remains unclear. “TikTok itself doesn’t explicitly state … Read more