Can A Relationship With Political Differences Really Work? Experts Offer Advice

Filmstax/Getty Images With the recent U.S. election still fresh in our minds, feelings are definitely raw right now. While many of us can lean on our partners for support, what happens when your significant other holds opposing political beliefs? Relationships often face challenges, but few test the core of our values quite like political differences. "Politics offer a sense of belonging, community, and acceptance that affirms an important part of what it means to engage meaningfully in the world," Dr. Daniel Boscaljon, a relationship expert, certified mediator, and co-founder of Alchemy of Love, tells Scary Mommy. "It also provides a...

Should You Shelter Kids From Curse Words? This Mom Says No

Instagram / @laylool You’re driving to school, blasting your favorite tunes, when all of the sudden — oh, sh*t. Wait, no, sorry. Oh, shoot. You forgot that song you were jamming out to doesn’t have the most kid-friendly language. Your initial response might be to turn off the radio, or hide the song on your Spotify, never to be heard again. But, one mom says that that might not be the way to go. Layla Shaikley, @laylool, posted a video to Instagram Reels about a time she and her 6-year-old daughter were listening to music in the car, and her...

Doctors Say Not To Spend More Than 10 Minutes On The Toilet

Witthaya Prasongsin/Moment/Getty Images You might want to read this through the bathroom door to someone you love: doctors are recommending that you don’t spend more than 10 minutes on the toilet at a time due to serious health concerns. In other words, sh*t or get off the pot is now official medical advice that can be weaponized against your spouse. You’re welcome. But let’s back up: According to a recent study, men spend almost twice as much time on the toilet than women do, averaging 20 minutes. And, anecdotally, the men in my life are incredibly good at disappearing for...

'Yellowjackets' Season 3 Just Got An Official Early 2025 Release Date

Kailey Schwerman/Showtime It feels sort of wickedly fitting that Yellowjackets fans were left in the proverbial cold for a year after a huge cliffhanger in the Showtime series’ Season 2 finale. Although the wildly popular show quickly received a renewal, pre-production faltered when the Writer’s Guild of America strike began in May 2023 — causing fans to wonder when, exactly, we might find out WTF is going on with our favorite ill-fated soccer team. Well, Antler Queens, we finally (at long last!) have a release date. On Nov. 19, the series’ official Instagram account posted an ominous reel cycling between...