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How to Actually Maintain Close Friendships in Your 30s

Because jobs, kids, and living in different cities can make it really, really hard.
It's a trap!

Why Being a Perfectionist Is So Bad for Your Health

Holding yourself to impossible standards doesn’t actually help you—and can make you miserable in the process.

Old School Cool: The Swaggiest Summer Olympics Uniforms of All Time

These retro looks deserve a revival during the Paris Games.

6 Ways to Deal With Your Swampy, Sweaty Little Feet This Summer

Squishy shoes aren’t just gross—they can lead to bigger health problems.

15-Year-Old Katie Ledecky Felt ‘Zero-Pressure’ at Her First Olympics—And Left a Gold Medalist

In this exclusive excerpt from her new memoir, “Just Add Water: My Swimming Life,” Ledecky shares what it was like to be the teen underdog at the London Games.

Caitlin Clark Didn’t Make the Olympic Team, But Says It’s ‘Honestly No Disappointment’

According to the 22-year-old Fever rookie, there’s always 2028.
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3 Things to Say When a ‘Friend’ Puts You Down

If their snide little comments make you feel shitty, it’s okay to stand up for yourself.
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How to Avoid Fighting With Your Family on Your Summer Vacation

Whether you’re going on a proper trip together or planning a hometown visit, here’s how to stay calm(ish).
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16 People Who Actually Made New Friends in Adulthood Share How They Did It

If you feel like it’s too late—or too hard—let these meet-cutes be your inspiration.

What Coming Out as a Lesbian Looked Like for One Married Mom in Her 50s

The author of our June SELF Well-Read Book Club pick talks community, courage, and living authentically.

Here’s What’s in Padma Lakshmi’s Self-Care Survival Kit

Including the drugstore lotion she never leaves home without and the perfect loungewear dress.

‘The Only Way Through Is Out’ Is Our June SELF Well-Read Book Club Pick

Author Suzette Mullen on the terror and absolute joy of coming out later in life.
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How to Prevent a Body Image Spiral When You Put on Summer Clothes

When the swimsuits, shorts, and tank tops come out, so do the insecurities.

But Seriously, How Does Tennis Scoring Work?

This absolute ace of a guide will clear up all the confusion.

Your Guide to the 2024 Summer Olympics

Everything you should know leading up to the Paris Games, including how to tune in from home.

Why Knitting (and Hobbies Like It) Can Make You Calmer, Sharper, and Happier

Less stress and a chunky knit blanket? Count us in!

How to Deal If You Have a Chronic Illness and Your Friends Just Don't Get It

“Feel what you are feeling and accept it. Then pour into your own cup.”