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https://lifehacker.com/what-to-say-when-someone-is-gaslighting-you-1846703809
The term “gaslighting”—as in, the psychological manipulation, not the 19th century profession—has been thrown around a lot over the past decade or so. And while it can be both overused and misused, the awareness of the concept in general has been helpful for many people who experienced this type of behavior from a…
https://lifehacker.com/how-to-create-vignettes-that-really-pull-a-room-togethe-1846703615
Back when we were allowed to freely visit other people in their homes, you may have noticed that some had what was seemingly an area of knickknacks or other pieces of “decor” grouped together that somehow...worked. It didn’t look like some random junk taking up space, or the clearance aisle of a Home Goods—it looked…
https://lifehacker.com/how-to-get-200-worth-of-room-service-during-your-4-20-1846702902
This year, there’s even more to celebrate than usual on April 20th, now that 17 states plus Washington, D.C. have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Four of those states—New Jersey, New York, Virginia and New Mexico—have done so in the past two months, so it’s probably still sinking in.
https://lifehacker.com/get-all-this-free-stuff-with-proof-of-your-covid-vaccin-1846701977
So far, 23.6% of the U.S. population has been fully vaccinated, and businesses are giving people a bit of a nudge by offering free products and services to people who show proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. Here are a few perks of getting your jab taken care of.
https://lifehacker.com/16-body-positive-tv-shows-and-movies-for-when-youre-don-1846700907
Mainstream entertainment, never the friendliest of places, has lately been carving out a space for people who exist outside of contemporary beauty standards. Odds are still good actors will find it more difficult to get certain types of roles if they don’t fit the mold—there’s a lot of overlap in the circles of “funny…
https://lifehacker.com/you-should-use-geforce-experience-to-optimize-your-apps-1846700196
A new version of Nvidia’s GeForce Experience software is available now. The update is packed with new features, expanded device and game support, and bug fixes, but there are two new features that will be helpful for all those moments you aren’t gaming on your PC: automatic app optimization and noise reduction for OBS
https://lifehacker.com/im-couples-therapy-psychologist-dr-orna-guralnik-and-1846693918
Dr. Orna Guralnik’s career is all about drawing boundaries. As a psychoanalyst, boundaries between herself and patients, in addition to the necessary space between her work and personal life, are in constant interplay. Pair that with hosting Showtime’s Couple’s Therapy—called “raw and delicious” by at least one…
https://lifehacker.com/the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture-lick-the-1846696887
This week, the out-of-touch guide is taking a look at science. We got aerospace engineers licking space rocks, YouTube influencers using lie detectors, Neil DeGrasse Tyson’s twitter-feud with a frozen meat product, and more tales of when great scientific minds meet the internet’s rabble.
https://lifehacker.com/how-to-talk-to-your-partner-about-opening-the-relations-1846696287
Ever thought about sleeping with someone who isn’t your partner? Ever acted on it? You already know you’re not alone: Nearly half of marriages end in divorce and anywhere from 20% to 40% of those divorces are caused by infidelity. Maybe the key to happy relationships, then, is leaving space for a little penalty-free…
https://lifehacker.com/how-do-you-look-for-love-when-youve-lost-hope-1846698212
Not all advice need be professional. Sometimes your problems merit a bit of unvarnished honesty from a dude equipped with nothing more than a computer and a conscience. Luckily for you, I’m that guy. Welcome back to Tough Love. (If you’d like to be featured, email me at sblum@lifehacker.com)
