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Key Takeaways People who are emotionally unavailable have trouble sharing and understanding emotions.Childhood experiences can lead to emotional unavailability because children learn to hide their feelings.You can work on expressing your emotions by journaling or talking to a trusted friend. If someone has described you as emotionally unavailable, you may wonder what exactly that means and what you can do about it. People who aren’t emotionally available tend to have difficulty with sharing their emotions and being receptive to the emotions of those around them, says Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD, a clinical psychologist and professor at Yeshiva University. Someone who is…
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Whether you wish you decorate your own family tree with the kids or give these away as gifts, simple salt dough decorations are so easy and fun to make. Follow our guide and learn how to make salt dough, then use the steps below to decorate and hang your own beautiful Christmas decorations.See our homemade Christmas decoration ideas, top Christmas crafts for kids and top DIY Christmas crafts for more festive crafting inspiration.How to make salt dough decorationsMakes 10-12 decorationsYou will need1 quantity salt doughplain flour, for dustingrolling pinbiscuit cutterspiping nozzle (optional)acrylic paints or felt-tip pensthin ribbonMethod1. Roll the salt…
Christmas is a whirlwind of present-buying, food-ordering, gift-wrapping and party-going – and it’s hard to remember every last detail To help you out, we’ve drawn up a list of items that are easy to forget but will make things a little bit simpler come Christmas Day.See our Christmas menu ideas for recipe inspiration, from a traditional Christmas dinner menu to our vegetarian Christmas menu and vegan Christmas menu.We also have plenty of Christmas desserts, Christmas cakes and Christmas baking ideas.Essential storecupboard buys for Christmas DayThese take-it-for-granted products are worth having on hand:For keeping the big bird covered when you need…
These days my Instagram feed is full of people who have decided to eliminate alcohol from their lives—tallying their days without a sip of booze and touting the benefits of a sober lifestyle. I find myself scrolling through these posts with genuine interest—and a tiny pang of guilt as I sip my Friday night martini.I’ve always been someone who enjoys alcohol in moderation—drawn less to the buzz and more to the ritual of convening with friends and celebrating special (or even ordinary) occasions. I love how drinks can be a way to connect to different cultures and enjoy discovering the…
Be the first to rate & review! 1 Photo Tis the season for stuffing, and, as Ina would say, ‘store bought is fine!’. Consider the below “recipe” your guide to a leveled-up store-bought stovetop stuffing. By deglazing with dry white wine and adding the juice of ½ a lemon, we are adding brightness and bringing out depth of flavor. While most things are better homemade, cubed store-bought stuffing – with a few easy tweaks – beats out the homemade version. Plus, it takes less than half the effort! Published on November 10, 2025
Key Takeaways Fearful avoidant attachment involves craving closeness while fearing rejection, leading to a push-pull dynamic in relationships.It’s caused by inconsistent caregiving or trauma in early childhood that shapes how a person connects with others.Therapy, self-awareness, and supportive relationships can help people build emotional security and healthier connections. Fearful avoidant attachment is one of the four adult attachment styles. It is characterized by a strong desire for closeness and a fear of intimacy. People with this style want to have deep, meaningful relationships but struggle to trust others and fear being hurt or rejected. This leads people with a fearful…
According to FDA guidelines, pure vanilla extract must contain at least 35% alcohol.Since it’s an extract, very little alcohol is consumed—plus, it evaporates during baking.If you still prefer alcohol-free vanilla, look for “vanilla flavoring” or “alcohol-free vanilla.” Besides flour and sugar, vanilla extract is one of the most common ingredients in baked goods. Its subtle sweetness, warmth and complexity make it the perfect addition to muffins, cakes, brownies and quick breads. But did you know that all pure vanilla extracts contain alcohol? While the actual amount is quite low, some people do worry about its presence and wonder whether they…
Embracing the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet doesn’t have to mean hours in the kitchen.Dietitians recommend utilizing shortcuts such as frozen veggies, canned fish, salad kits and precooked grains.The goal isn’t perfection—it’s making nourishing choices easier and more sustainable. The Mediterranean diet has long been praised for its heart-healthy, plant-forward approach to eating—but following it doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen. With the right choices, plenty of convenient, packaged foods can fit seamlessly into this nutrient-rich, flavorful lifestyle. To help you stock your fridge and pantry, we asked nutrition experts to share their favorite Mediterranean diet–friendly…
Much to the delight of ob-gyns long espousing the upsides of hormone therapy (a.k.a. hormone replacement therapy, or HRT) for menopause, the FDA announced today that HRT products will no longer have a “black box” warning. Originally added in 2003, the label called out risks of conditions like breast cancer, heart attack, stroke, and dementia based on a large study called the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI)—it was stopped short the year prior when researchers first spotted such potential for poor outcomes. But in the decades since, it’s been well-established that the data didn’t support the warning that followed.In a press…