According to 2020 OKCupid data on 6,000 people shared with mindbodygreen, 62% of people think you should say “I love you” “as soon as you feel it,” whereas 22% think you should wait “several months,” and 3% think you should wait “at least a year.” On average, research has found men take about three months to say “I love you” while women take about five months. (Here’s more on how long it takes to fall in love in general....
And that is especially true of collagen peptides, as their sourcing can affect the quality of the supplement itself. Allow us to explain. If you want to learn more about collagen and its functions, we recommend checking out our full guide to collagen. Trust us, there’s a lot to cover, so it deserves its own explainer. “Our bodies always balance collagen production and degradation,” says board-certified dermatologist Gary Goldenberg, M.D., assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York....
“A common misconception is that insecure people are shy and withdrawn. While this may be true for some people, others may appear outwardly confident. Sometimes it is not until you get to know someone on a deeper level that their self-doubt and insecurity become apparent,” Jamea says. Another common misconception is that being insecure is a character trait, when really it’s a feeling or state of being, according to licensed clinical psychologist Avigail Lev, Psy....
In a world where spiritual circles preach about forgiving your perpetrator, or even about “turning the other cheek,” here’s why I believe that forgiveness isn’t always the way. Even then, you’ll see the goodness in him. And every time you place the burden of forgiveness on your own shoulders, you’re obligated to wipe the slate clean so as to give him a loving, supportive environment that he tells you is so crucial for his healing....
As board-certified dermatologist Loretta Ciraldo, M.D., FAAD, told us about hypoallergenic products (which essentially means fragrance-free): “[Fragrance] is one of the most common ingredients to cause sensitivity, puffiness, itch, and rash.” We should note that even natural fragrances, like essential oils, can cause irritation for some—namely, those with hypersensitive skin. That’s why we rounded up our favorite fragrance-free body washes for your browsing pleasure. Not only are they free of irritants that can trigger sensitive skin, but our picks also simultaneously feed the skin barrier with nourishing ingredients....
On the contrary, taking time to really connect with each other and just have fun is perhaps more important now than ever. Strengthening your relationship can help you both feel more grounded and secure in the face of uncertainty, and getting those feel-good hormones like oxytocin (from touch) and endorphins (from laughter) flowing can help quell stress and anxiety. Here are some journaling prompts if you’re new to this and some journal prompts for navigating COVID-19 specifically, if you want to go there....
But now, amid inevitable seasonal immune challenges and what 2020 and beyond taught us, a top question on your mind may be: What can I do to bolster my immune system? While there’s no real way to “boost” the immune system, there are definitely ways to support and strengthen immune cells and their critical functions. It’s a daily process that requires tending to, well, every day. And it starts in the gut....
