At what age does self-esteem peak? The answer may surprise you
At what age do you finally feel most comfortable in your own skin? You might assume confidence peaks when…
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If Americans are leaving religion, what do they believe instead?
Americans may be becoming less religious—but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re becoming less spiritual. As affiliation with organized religion…
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12 things many men wish their partners understood about them
What many men wish their partners understood about them. Sometimes the biggest relationship misunderstandings aren’t caused by a lack…
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12 U.S. money rules Canadians shouldn’t follow blindly
One bad money rule can cross the U.S.-Canada border and turn into a very expensive surprise. A money rule…
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12 signs you’re being catfished on a dating app
They have great photos. Their messages are charming. They seem genuinely interested in you. There’s just one problem: something…
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Having kids used to be the default. More adults are asking why.
For generations, having children was treated less like a choice and more like the next expected step in adulthood….
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1 in 4 Americans reaches 40 without ever marrying. What’s changed?
Turning 40 used to come with a fairly predictable set of expectations: marriage, perhaps children, and a household that…
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12 things people believe about heaven that aren’t actually in the Bible
Ask someone to picture heaven and there’s a good chance you’ll hear about pearly gates, fluffy clouds, angels with…
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The Mary you know may not be the woman described in the Gospels
The Mary many people think they know isn’t necessarily the Mary the Gospels describe. For one of the most…
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6 countries where organized religion plays a shrinking role in everyday life
Something shifts in a society when faith stops being a shared foundation and starts becoming a fading presence in…
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Why scholars who study religion are often cautious about claims about God
Scholars often avoid answering those questions about religion. Why? For thousands of years, people have debated some of humanity’s…
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12 reasons some people leave the religion they were raised in
Religious identity is changing in many parts of the world, but leaving a religion rarely comes down to one…
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13 reasons some older women say they’re happier without a husband
Some older women discover unexpected benefits to single life, particularly after unsatisfying relationships. For generations, marriage was often presented…
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Texas is losing its relocation edge as these 12 states gain momentum
Texas used to feel like the obvious place to start fresh, but Americans are finding plenty of tempting alternatives….
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10 traits often found in women who genuinely enjoy small social circles
A quiet phone, an empty guest room, and a weekend with no social plans can look lonely from the…
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15 questions about God that even believers struggle to answer
If God is all-powerful and loving, why do children get cancer? If God wants people to believe in him,…
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13 myths about Christianity that even some Christians believe
Mention Christianity in America and certain images tend to come to mind: Sunday church services, conservative politics, literal readings…
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People have predicted the Rapture for nearly 200 years. What happens when they’re wrong?
Imagine believing with absolute certainty that within hours, your life on Earth will be over — and heaven is…
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11 everyday behaviors that may signal emotional distance in a marriage
A relationship rarely collapses all at once; it erodes in the silent moments when two people stop choosing each…
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Why did demons recognize Jesus before his disciples did?
In several of the Gospels’ strangest encounters, the people around Jesus are still trying to determine who he is…
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How new SNAP changes could affect Illinois families, farmers and grocery stores
The cost of a policy change is often measured not in dollars, but in the meals that quietly disappear…
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12 ways America could look dramatically different by 2050
A peek into the future reveals that the United States of 2050 will be unrecognizable to someone living in…
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12 things no one tells you about men in their 50s
Turning 50 is often seen as a milestone, but for many men, it also marks a quiet shift in…
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12 behaviors many women over 50 find unattractive in men
As women move into their 50s and beyond, their expectations in relationships often become clearer. Dating often looks different…
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10 teachings of Jesus that still apply to modern life
It is striking how ideas spoken two millennia ago still map cleanly onto the emotional and ethical struggles of…
