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Former CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin says she wants more intimacy in relationships and reveals she’s developing an independent journalism project, America, Tell Me Everything, to report on women across the U.S., signaling a move to journalism on her own terms after leaving CNN.
The creators of the HBO series Heated Rivalry posted an Instagram message asking fans to give the cast and crew space as Season 2 begins filming in Toronto, with leads Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie tightening security and limiting fan interactions after the strong reception to Season 1; Season 2 is expected to premiere in April 2027.
Ariana Grande told fans the decision to step back from the spotlight is a planned, thoughtful career pause rather than a reactive move, explaining during a Chicago show that boundaries need to be set. Her Eternal Sunshine Tour is slated to end in London on Sept. 1, and she addressed online scrutiny of her body, urging kindness while stressing that nothing will distort her reality or the love she shares with fans.
Ariana Grande says she will step back from public visibility after her tour ends, a long-planned move prompted by ongoing scrutiny, and will withdraw from a London production; she frames it as setting boundaries and not impulsive, stressing that nothing will distort her reality or the love shared with fans, with a London O2 residency starting August.
A Slate Advice reader recounts how her brother and his wife expect the family to provide extensive childcare and burn vacation days, citing their own difficulties while the writer recalls the lack of a support village and past sacrifices. Rather than sending a scathing reply, the columnist suggests a calm, thoughtful letter or in-person conversation that acknowledges the brother's struggles, sets clear boundaries, and offers help only when feasible, to preserve family ties without overextending oneself.
Experts say brief, unavoidable nudity at home is common and can be nonharmful, but how you handle it should depend on your child’s age, maturity, and family values, with more privacy rules as kids grow. Start setting boundaries around age 4 to establish privacy norms, while watching how your child reacts as a cue for when more limits are appropriate. Teach consent and safe-touch, model body-positive attitudes without shaming, and have open conversations about what is private and who can be present. If unsure, follow your child’s cues and discuss boundaries that apply inside and outside the home.
Twelve readers share varied experiences about dating a friend’s ex, spanning heartbreak and lost friendships to lasting connections. The anecdotes reveal the emotional stakes, social consequences, and the crucial role of communication, consent, and boundaries in navigating such entanglements, with outcomes ranging from painful ruptures to surprising compatibility.
A viral trend telling women to 'be a b-word' to avoid autoimmune disease has sparked a debate: while many link autoimmune diagnoses to stress and emotional suppression, experts say there’s no evidence that assertiveness prevents or reverses autoimmune conditions; the conversation highlights gendered emotional labor and the value of healthier boundaries to reduce chronic stress.
Two Ask Eric questions anchor this piece: a long-standing rift with Harris surfaces as his daughter’s wedding looms, and the guidance is to attend if formally invited to support other family members, while respecting Harris’s reluctance to mend fences and avoiding letting the feud disrupt other relatives; if not invited or excluded, sending a card is reasonable. The second Q&A offers tips for handling conversations about bodies: reply with a simple, compassionate boundary (e.g., “I’m sorry you feel that way”), steer away from body talk, and consider asking before commenting, since many people don’t want to discuss or be judged about their bodies.
A wife asks how to handle her sister’s New Age fixation that claims her husband’s autoimmune condition can be cured with crystals and past-life theories. The sister bombards them with materials, while the husband jokes about burying her. The advice is to set a clear boundary: thank her for caring, have her send all materials to you for review, and focus on the husband’s medical plan while steering conversations away from New Age remedies to protect family peace.
Slate’s How to Do It column advises weighing the couple’s agreed boundaries before disclosing past relationship details. If your wife views past relationship details as relevant, disclose selectively and clearly; if she’s asked to avoid specifics, withholding may be kinder and more respectful of the agreed limit. The core guidance is to step back, consider why honesty feels important, and share only what you and your partner have agreed is appropriate, allowing you to feel honest without breaching your agreed boundaries.
BuzzFeed readers share shocking, funny, and painful moments with nightmare in-laws—from surrogacy pressure and boundary busting to wedding clashes and manipulation—highlighting how toxic relatives can strain marriages and family life, and underscoring the importance of setting clear boundaries.
A 53-year-old mother, Kendall Williams, remains estranged from her 30-year-old son since 2023 after she cut ties to protect her health amid emotional abuse concerns; she’s now in cancer remission and has written about estrangement, while experts say many families navigate boundaries and that Mothers Day often amplifies grief. The piece offers coping ideas like planning activities, seeking support, and recognizing that estrangement is more common than people think.
Brady Bunch star Eve Plumb says the key to surviving childhood stardom is the power to say no, aided by parents who safeguarded her money and downtime. She discusses this rule in Happiness Included: Jan Brady and Beyond, detailing her grounding, late-career transitions, and ongoing work in TV, stage, and art.
Burnout is a three‑part syndrome (exhaustion, cynicism, and ineffectiveness) that goes beyond fatigue. Drawing on Christina Maslach’s framework, the piece offers actionable strategies: vet job fit in interviews, use onboarding tools to set expectations, perform an energy‑management audit to map energy patterns and adjust workloads, take short recovery breaks, and avoid shouldering every task alone by setting boundaries and pushing for organizational support—recognizing that burnout often stems from systemic issues, not just individual effort.