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Quick Summary Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS) is the psychological impact of repeated domestic abuse, causing emotional distress, PTSD-like symptoms, and behavioral changes such as withdrawal, self-blame, and hiding abuse. The syndrome follows a cycle of abuse—tension, acute battering, and honeymoon phases—that can make leaving an abusive relationship feel impossible and foster learned helplessness. Recovery involves creating a safety plan, accessing professional therapy (e.g., trauma-focused CBT, EMDR), building a supportive network, and practicing self-care. Research shows an estimated 30% of women worldwide have or will experience physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner. Domestic abuse leaves more than physical harm…
How did you work with the director, Aerin Moreno, to pull the vision together?She is incredible, she’s done Tate McRae’s “Revolving Door” and works with Madison Beer. She just has a really great eye and she has this really strong feminine approach. She’s kind of like the Sofia Coppola of music videos [laughs], and she’s obsessed with the same things that I am. She got it immediately, that this is a ’90s supermodel fashion editorial.The most important question: Is everything in the video Chanel?Every single piece of clothing in that video, besides the Hanes tank in the black void scene…
Important note: This article discusses suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call or text 988 in the U.S. to connect with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also use these resources to get help right away. Many people today struggle with thoughts of taking their own lives. Recent research found that in 2023, more than 12.8 million adults in the United States reported having thoughts of suicide, and 1.5 million made an attempt. If this describes you, know that you’re not alone, and that a suicide safety plan can be…
If you’re anything like me (heaven help you), your use of undereye patches has been limited to while your face is freshly cleansed, or at the very least, not topped with concealer and foundation. The thought of one of those saturated, gooey mini masks over my makeup gives me such an ick. Perhaps hydrogel patches—the ones that aren’t soaked in slimy serum—wouldn’t be as disruptive of the makeup, but it still leaves me wondering if that makeup is a big ol’ barrier between the benefits of the patches and the dry, puffy skin you’re trying to treat.So I asked a…
Quick Summary Marriage counseling has the potential to save marriages by helping couples strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and learn healthier ways to handle conflict in a safe, supportive space. It works best when both partners are open, engaged, and willing to be honest and vulnerable. While counseling isn’t a guaranteed fix, it can provide clarity, whether that means finding new ways to reconnect or making thoughtful decisions about the future. Every marriage has seasons of closeness and seasons of challenge, and even the strongest relationships aren’t immune to periods of stress, miscommunication, or distance. When those moments start to feel…
We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Channel your inner ’90s supermodel with brown lipsticks for every budget. Published on October 23, 2025 By Madison Barber Maddie is a beauty writer with four years of experience. She tested several iconic drugstore brown lipsticks to find the best for fall.
Quick Summary Divorce can be preventable when couples focus on communication, friendship, respect during conflict, and keeping intimacy alive. Common divorce triggers include lack of commitment, infidelity, and unresolved conflict, but many can be avoided through awareness and proactive action. Couples therapy offers tools to strengthen connection and prevent small issues from becoming divides. In the early years, marriage feels effortless. You laugh until your cheeks hurt, stay up late talking about the future, and always give each other the benefit of the doubt when arguments happen. As the years pass, though, real life enters the picture—mortgages, kids, work—and even…
Along the cobblestoned streets of Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, Diane von Furstenberg and Liana Satenstein have transformed the DVF Studio headquarters into an archival dreamscape swathed with the designer’s signature pieces of the past—on display and shoppable until November 20.Over dirty martinis and sweet treats, guests like Nicky Hilton and Elizabeth Sulcer browsed the curation that has taken over the boutique. The vibrant display is awash with prints and, of course, no shortage of wrap dresses. Serving as a nod to von Furstenberg’s legacy, it’s a time capsule of her influence as both a designer and as a fashion figure on…
The Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon turned down a request from an Alabama inmate to block his execution, which is scheduled for today. In an unsigned order, the justices denied Anthony Boyd’s plea to put his execution on hold and to decide whether executing him by nitrogen hypoxia would violate the Eighth Amendment’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment. Boyd had asked to be executed by a firing squad instead. As is customary in cases involving requests for emergency relief, the court did not provide any explanation for its decision. Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented from the court’s decision to allow…
You’ve probably heard of radiofrequency (RF) microneedling. You may even know it’s supposed to tighten skin. But what, exactly, is it? As the name says, the treatment combines microneedling— which studies have shown can help alleviate the appearance of acne scars, fine lines, and uneven texture—with heat. To what end? “It can effectively reduce the prominence of fine lines, improve the evenness of skin tone, and offer some skin tightening,” says Darren Smith, MD, FACS, a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City.Ahead, Dr. Smith and other skin experts explain everything you need to know about the treatment, including how…