“Baby!" I exclaimed, genuinely excited, “I am so happy for you!” Feeling all warm and gooey because your spouse had a great time banging someone else is not something we’re socialized to feel. But in that moment in the backyard when my husband was describing a spontaneous makeout session, I felt exuberantly happy for him about his connection with someone else. I felt slightly freakish for it, but it was at a point in our marriage when romance in the bedroom was at an all-time low....

The word partner is not new. According to Jen Doll’s reporting in the Atlantic, the term arose around the 14th century to connote a more equal relationship between a married man and woman, in comparison to the gendered marriage terms husband and wife that’d been used since the 11th and ninth centuries respectively. Husband originally meant “master of the house,” Doll reports, so you can see the need for an update....

When mbg recently spoke with industry expert Carl Germano, R.D., CNS, CDN, the author of Road to Ananda: Simple Guide to the Endocannabinoid System, Hemp Phytocannabinoids/CBD, and Your Health, he explained that he regularly sees pesticides and herbicides used to combat the slew of pests and natural predators that flock to industrial hemp crops. Aside from being dangerous for farmers and the environment, chemical pesticides could pose a health risk according to the review: “Their direct human toxicity is poorly quantified but include infection, carcinogenicity, reproductive, and developmental impacts,” it reads....

“People drop their meditation practice mostly because they can’t fit it into a crowded day. I propose that your mind wants to be in a meditative state naturally, and you can access it anytime you wish. No special time needs to be set aside. You simply notice when you are distracted, upset, or stressed, and in less than a minute you can return to a calm, centered state once more. Total meditation is very simple but also very different from how people approach meditation right now, and the more you make it a habit the more you will live in a state of open, free, creative, and blissful awareness....

When choosing the best ones for your yard, Karen Hugg, gardener and author of Leaf Your Troubles Behind, recommends looking to native plants first since you know they’ll be well-adapted to your climate. Brandy Hall, founder of Shades of Green Permaculture, adds that you can also look for plants that have deep root systems, succulent leaves, or other adaptations that allow them to thrive in dry and hot areas. Hardiness zones: Zones 8 to 10 (Southern states, California, Western Oregon, and Washington) Water needs: Water every 2-4 weeks Blooms in: Late spring Hardiness zones: Zones 6 to 9 (Most states except the Midwest, upstate New York, Maine, and Vermont) Water needs: Water every 1-2 weeks Blooms in: Late spring and summer Hardiness zones: Zones 3 to 10 (Most states) Water needs: Water every 1-2 weeks Blooms in: Late summer and fall Hardiness zones: Zones 3 to 9 (Most states) Water needs: Water every 2-3 weeks Blooms in: Late summer Hardiness zones: Zones 3 to 9 (Most states) Water needs: Water every 2-3 weeks Blooms in: Late summer Hardiness zones: Zones 4 to 9 (Most states except the upper Midwest) Water needs: Water every 3-4 weeks Blooms in: Early summer Hardiness zones: Zones 4 to 9 (Most states except the upper Midwest) Water needs: Water every 1-2 weeks Blooms in: Summer Hardiness zones: Zones 3 to 9 (Most states) Water needs: Water every 2 to 4 weeks Blooms in: Fall Hardiness zones: Zones 8 or 9 (Southern states, California) Water needs: Water every 2 to 4 weeks Blooms in: Every 5-10 years Hardiness zones: Zones 4 to 8 (Most states except the upper Midwest) Water needs: Every 2-3 weeks once mature Blooms in: N/A Hardiness zones: Zones 3 to 9 (Most states) Water needs: Water every 2 to 4 weeks Blooms in: Spring to fall Hardiness zones: Zones 5 to 10 (Most states excerpt the upper Northeast and Midwest) Water needs: Water every 2 to 3 weeks Blooms in: Late spring At the very least, a plant should be able to thrive in your USDA Hardiness Zone and not be considered invasive in your area....

If you haven’t noticed, we’re big Trader Joe’s fans here. And when it comes to prepping for a party, it’s always nice to hit your whole list in one trip to the store. At a minimum, you’ll need some chips, and while TJs has an impressive selection, the Jerk-Style Plantain Chips and the keto-friendly Oven-Baked Cheese Bites are our top picks. For a little fancy flair, try the Manchego Fig Bites....

However, dating gets a bit more convoluted once we get into our 30s. Here’s what you need to know about dating in your 30s, according to licensed counselor Shanta Jackson, M.A., LPC, and relationship coach Kingsley Moyo. In addition to a more narrow playing field, dating in your 30s means you’ve probably endured your fair share of failed relationships. So have most other eligible singles you come across. Somebody’s bound to have baggage or be jaded by past betrayals....