Different digits have different meanings, often related to how big or small the number is. The number 1 (aka the first single digit), for example, typically indicates a beginning, while the number 9 (the last single digit) often relates to endings or finalities. And as Richardson explains, understanding angel numbers and their accompanying messages involves getting clear on what was happening—or what you were thinking about—when you noticed them. For example, you might notice the clock at 1:11 as you were thinking about expanding your business, for instance, which would be a positive sign that your angels support that idea, Richardson notes....

Here’s what they’re all about, plus how to know which one(s) you’re feeling. Nevertheless, she adds, “We can certainly love people in a multitude of ways, and often do. When we think about the different Greek words for love, it’s possible to see how these connect to the greater categories of passionate and compassionate love.” The question of what it means to love someone has been the inspiration behind so many songs for a reason: It’s a very complicated emotion that we all experience differently....

As a single mom, it’s easy for dating to get pushed to the back burner—but remember that you need and deserve love, intimacy, and excitement in your life. A healthy relationship also provides you with the support, contentment, and overall improved well-being that helps you show up as an even better parent to your kids. And as couples’ therapist Kyle Zrenchik, Ph.D., LMFT, ACS, points out, the kids benefit too: “They can see love shared between two people, shared decision making, and even what healthy conflict looks like,” he tells mbg....

Good news! We’ve spoken to several experts about this very topic and have quite the collection of winter skin care pointers. Here, find every tip imaginable to get rid of parched skin, even in freezing temperatures. You see, once the air faces a significant drop in moisture, that low humidity means water more easily evaporates into the air—if your skin barrier is compromised, that water is more likely to come from your skin....

Ready to begin your journey to a stronger, even healthier you? Whether you’re brand-new to strength training or only have a little bit of experience from group fitness classes, I’ve created a four-week, easy-to-follow strength training guide for mbg. The goal: I want to help you feel stronger and more confident working with weights. There are many ways to strength train and various types of strength goals. For example, one can train for muscular explosiveness with plyometrics movements or muscular endurance with higher repetitions and lower weights....

While people used to think that there were just a few hair types—straight, wavy, and curly—it turns out that there are more than three. And there are even subcategories! Before you give up in frustration and resign yourself to endless bad hair days, keep reading. If you have very loose, wavy hair, you need to learn about the different subtypes of this hair pattern. You might be a 2a head. For reference, Type 3 is for curly hair (and it’s further broken down into 3a, 3b, and 3c)....

Many couples come to couples therapy because they’re dealing with a specific challenge, such as communication issues, difficulties around sex, affairs, or considering a breakup. At core, marriage therapist Linda Carroll, LMFT, says it’s about helping couples “get unstuck from painful dynamics that keep getting repeated.” A good couples therapist teaches couples how to ask for what they want without causing the other person to shut down, Carroll explains. “A therapist knows how to help couples get to the real trouble [at the heart of the issue] and can teach skills or appropriate referrals to help them through it,” she says....