Relationships
Ask Bear: I Wanted to Join the Peace Corps, But then I Fell In Love
Should you follow your life-long dream? Or stick around for a budding romance?
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The Questioning Continuum: Seeking Sexuality as a Lifelong Process
While the Q of “Queer” is rightfully gaining more traction, the Q of “Questioning” doesn’t get a lot of love in a culture that demands definition.
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Ask Bear: What If My Relationship Has An Expiration Date?
A couple gets along great, but one of them is planning to move thousands of miles away. What do you do?
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Web Series "Anarkali" Centers on Brown Love, Heartbreak, and Friendship
“We've never seen what it's like for brown girls to date in the diaspora.”
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Ask Bear: My Friends Say I Can't Take a Joke
A reader wonders if they're humorless and “too sensitive” and should try to lighten up.
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Ask Bear: How Do I Talk to My Partner About Nonmonogamy?
No wonder you're anxious to bring up the topic—our culture tells us relationships only work one way.
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An HBO Sci-Fi Show About the Rapture Helped Me Heal from Divorce
In “The Leftovers,” millions of people suddenly depart Earth. The show about loss and guilt hits close to home. In August, I left my husband, my income, one of my cats, and my belief in everlasting love. The transition was anything but smooth.
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Popaganda: Self-Care
Hardcore activists still need to sleep enough, eat enough, and stretch every once in a while. On this episode, we explore the gender and race dynamics of taking care of our minds and bodies and share self-care tips. Featuring Evette Dionne on why self-care is a radical act and writer... Read more »
Ask Bear: How Can I Forgive Someone for Dumping Me?
Being dumped sucks. But here's the good news: You’re not on his timeline anymore.
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Ask Bear: My Friend Is Getting Married to Someone Awful. What Can I Do?
Our advice columnist weighs a tricky question: how to support a friend who's in a bad relationship.
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