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Want more posts like this in your life? Join the Tiny Buddha list for daily or weekly insights. “Many of our relationship struggles are not character flaws but survival strategies that once made sense.” ~Unknown Throughout my life I’ve often been described as confident and outgoing. I can be the “life and soul” of a party and am able to strike up conversations with a wide variety of people. But what nobody would have guessed is that I secretly struggled to navigate close friendships. I used to overthink every unanswered text, I felt I needed to please to keep friends close, and…

Key Takeaways Dark green is a versatile wedding color that works year-round, from lush spring greenery to cozy winter velvet.Incorporate dark green into your wedding with bold choices like an emerald dress or subtle accents like napkins.Pair dark green with complementary colors, like white for a fresh summer vibe or jewel tones for fall elegance. One of the most important parts of the wedding design process is choosing your celebration’s color palette. From bold, bright shades to neutral, muted tones, the hues that you use to paint your big day will help weave all of the elements of your event…

For Black women, being happy in your body is a radical act. Eurocentric beauty standards have long told us that our bodies are too round, too thick, too damn much. It’s one reason why we, as a community, have idolized Serena Williams—not only for breaking barriers through her dominance on the tennis court, but because here is a Black woman with a strong voice, powerful legs, and athletic arms on magazine covers and red carpets, never seeming to be at war with her body.So I wasn’t surprised when Williams was hit with a whole lot of “how dare you”—as Oprah…

You’d think having to act out excruciating mind games and volatile fight scenes for years with your significant other might have an adverse affect on a relationship, but that’s simply not the case for Grace Van Patten and Jackson White. The Tell Me Lies stars began dating after meeting on the show’s set, and in their four years together, they’ve managed to keep Lucy and Stephen’s very obvious issues separate from their IRL romance. In fact, they see their relationship as a helpful tool for bringing their characters to life.As the psychosexual drama series enters its third season, Van Patten…

KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Tuesday that the Election Commission of India (ECI) was snatching the voting rights of millions of people in the election-bound state.West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference on the Special Intensive Revision of the state’s electoral roll on Tuesday (PTI)“This is the biggest blunder of the EC. They have played a game with the people to favour the BJP. They thought that by engaging in a black game and performing black magic they would snatch the democratic rights of the people. They did the same thing in Maharashtra,…

A lot has changed for Sarah Hindsgaul in the decade since she joined Stranger Things — and that might still be an understatement. As the show’s lead hairstylist, she’s earned two Emmy nominations (you can thank her for Millie Bobby Brown’s buzz cut, Sadie Sink’s cave curls, and Natalia Dyer’s perm), met her now-husband Matt Duffer on set, and, most recently, channeled the chaos of 16-hour shooting days into her own beauty brand.Behind the scenes, Hindsgaul Hair was born because the stylist was battling her own Demogorgon in the form of product buildup and Atlanta humidity. On Instagram, you might…

Key Takeaways Tulips are a versatile choice for wedding bouquets, offering timeless elegance and pairing beautifully with other seasonal blooms.For a unique look, mix tulip varieties or combine them with texture-forward flowers like ranunculus, lilac, or fritillaria.Bright tulip hues, like pink or yellow-orange, can add playful pops of color, while white tulips create a classic, monochromatic style. Tulips are one of the most well-known wedding flowers—and for good reason. In addition to being beautiful, such blooms are famous for their brightness, playfulness, and versatility. As one of the most popular choices for a bouquet (especially for springtime nuptials!), they transform…

Key Takeaways Jon Favreau and Emily Black’s Maine wedding was a heartfelt celebration filled with personal touches, from handwritten vows to a signature cocktail named after their dog.The bride’s father, a federal judge known for officiating weddings, led the ceremony, making the day even more meaningful.Thoughtful details like watercolored escort cards, monogrammed napkins, and a barn-turned-nightclub created unforgettable moments for their guests. Although Jon Favreau and Emily Black now call Los Angeles home, they have Washington, D.C., to thank for their major milestone moments. The couple—he’s the cofounder of Crooked Media and cohost of “Pod Save America” and she’s an…

Thousands of office-goers and other early morning travellers faced delays on Tuesday after operations on a key section of the Kolkata Metro were disrupted for close to an hour, officials said. Amid the power supply issue in the Kolkata metro train, emergency measures were taken to ensure passenger safety. (Debajyoti Chakraborty)The disruption occurred on the heavily used Dakshineswar-Shahid Khudiram corridor, one of the busiest stretches of the city’s rapid transit network, during peak commuting hours.According to a Metro Railway official, the problem stemmed from a power supply fault that developed in a train while it was moving between Netaji Bhavan…

Key Takeaways Elizabeth Taylor’s wedding style evolved dramatically, from a classic white satin gown in 1950 to colorful, bold designs later on.Her most iconic looks included a pastel blue hooded gown, a tie-dye dress, and a yellow lace Valentino creation.Taylor’s weddings reflected her personal journey, with each dress tied to a unique chapter in her life. Though Elizabeth Taylor is well-known for her starring roles in films like Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf?, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, National Velvet, and Father of the Bride, among many others, it’s the late star’s romantic life that tends to get the…