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Show Caption Hide Caption Astrology may play a role in your dating life According to Bumble, as of March 2022, 78% of active Bumble users added a zodiac badge to their profile. Buzz60, Buzz60 Still single? Maybe the stars are to blame. Dating apps including Tinder, Bumble and Match told USA TODAY that people with certain zodiac signs tend to get more dates, report more connections and have more sex. Who's coming out on top? The signs with the most matches across the world according to Bumble were: Leo  Cancer Taurus Astrologer Kathleen Medina told USA TODAY it makes total sense to her that Leo is the leader when it comes to matches.  "Leo's often are the most easygoing, and the most social naturally, and kind, warm, and giving, and charismatic, so it makes total sense to me that they get the most matches,...

The L.G.B.T.Q. romance genre is booming. How often do you see yourself represented in love stories in books and movies or on TV? Do you enjoy romance stories, whether in books or movies or on TV? If so, what makes a love story compelling to you? Witty dialogue? Character development? Suspense? How much do you care about the identities of the protagonists? Do you enjoy romances more when aspects of your own identity — like sexual orientation, race, gender identity or disability — are reflected? In "'I Just Want Something That's Gay and Happy': L.G.B.T.Q. Romance Is Booming," Elizabeth A. Harris writes: For years, Lana Popovic Harper wrote novels for a pittance she described as "jars of pennies." So when her new project drew bids from seven publishers, she was thrilled. Stunned, really: The book was a romance about two women. Two women who happen to be witches. "It was completely surreal to me," Harper said. "People really wanted these queer...

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Editor's note: Jan Pierce is the coordinator of the Employee Assistance Program and is a licensed mental health provider. The Employee Assistance Program is a part of employee benefits offered through Human Resources. Jan Pierce Dear CSU Community, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, yet one valuable lesson that the last several years have brought into sharp focus is that the mental health of our community – students, faculty and staff – must be a priority every month, and not just in May. Why is this important? Our individual mental health and well-being is correlated with the wellness of our community. President McConnell's focus on well-being initiatives in the Courageous Strategic Transformation is proof that CSU is committed to striving toward making the mental health and well-being of individual employees and our collective CSU community a top priority. As the Employee Assistance Program coordinator, I have coordinated the University's p...

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A parentified child has responsibilities placed on them that are inappropriate, considering their age and abilities. These responsibilities can include practical duties, such as paying bills, or emotional support, such as acting as a confidant. Parentification can have negative effects on a child. Parentified children may experience anxiety, depression, and other psychological and physical effects. The impact can be lasting and might continue into adulthood. In certain cases, some degree of parentification may have positive effects, such as building resilience and competency. Overall, receiving increased support and having therapy may help a person overcome the negative effects. Below, learn more about parentification, including the types, the signs, and strategies for overcoming the negative effects. Parentification refers to the roles of a child and parent being reversed. Instead of providing emotional and practical support, the parent relies on their child for this. Parental respo...

Libra and Pisces represent two of the most romantic signs in the zodiac. The Venus-ruled Libra is the sign of partnerships, while the dreamy, Neptune-ruled Pisces is a sign of fantasy and creativity. When these two get together, they can create the type of fairytale relationship they've both always wanted. Getting there, however, isn't necessarily going to be a walk in the park. Libra and Pisces' zodiac compatibility has everything you need to know about this Air and Water sign pair. "A relationship between Libra and Pisces Sun signs is bound to be romantic, sensual, and emotional," Chelsea Jewel, intuitive and karmic astrologer, tells Bustle. "Both signs share a deep love of beauty, art, music, and taking care of others. I'd expect lots of flirting, PDA, cuddling, and genuine sweet gestures between these two." An ideal date for the duo, Jewel says, would be something artistic that makes them both feel connected emotionally — watching a moving film, ...

mjrodafotografia Getty Images Let's face it, being away from the ones you love can feel excruciatingly lonely. Not being around those who brighten our lives and make us feel special is never easy, but often inevitable. In life, various circumstances prevent us from being in the presence of some of our favorite people and we find ourselves searching for "miss you" quotes and sweet messages to express what's in our hearts. The past two years made this longing emotion even more prevalent. Even if you were one of the fortunate ones who were spared separation from your family and friends during the height of the pandemic, just about everyone has missed someone at some point in their lives. Whether it was your family when you left for college, your best friend when she moved across the country, or your significant other when they were away on business, loneliness is never fun. As we know, time is irrelevant when it c...

Channing Tatum, the ever handsome and charming superstar, is here to get you hot, bothered and sweaty (AKA: really, really wet ). Known for his iconic role in "Magic Mike," the actor, 41, will be showing that the third time around, he still has the smile, bod and abs that sent the whole world into a tizzy since he first hit the mainstream. Yet, with even more blockbusters under his belt and a thriving romance with "The Batman" Catwoman, Zoë Kravitz, 33, Tatum looks like he's still on the rise. So who is he underneath all of that sex appeal, humor and mystery? Was he born for the Hollywood and celebrity life or did he just buckle down to charge onward until he had built it for himself? Do Tatum and Kravitz have cosmic love on their side for the long-term and what lies ahead for them? Take a deep dive into their stars with me because I'm a pop culture astrologer and I can see it all. Channing Tatum is a Tauru...

Marriage counseling is couples counseling between a licensed mental health provider and married partners. Couples counseling involves working on relationship issues through discussion, advice, and guidance in a supportive environment with a qualified third party. It works by focusing on specific problems and using different approaches to address those problems. The mental health challenges of one or both partners can be addressed in marriage counseling. Counseling has been shown effective in increasing relationship satisfaction, which is an important measure of mental health. Learn more about marriage counseling, when it is needed, how it works, and more. FatCamera / Getty Images What Is Marriage Counseling? Marriage counseling is a process in which married partners attend one or more sessions with a licensed counselor in order to address relationship issues. It is often specific to a problem, issue, or topic and is generally short term. ...