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That’s actually one of the questions raised by the new movie The One I Love (release date August 22 — today!), a sci-fi/rom-com hybrid about a couple that on the brink of separation agrees to go to a country retreat recommended by their therapist (Ted Danson) in a last-ditch effort to save their marriage. What they don’t know [WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD] is that in the guest house on the property, each partner would encounter basically a clone of their spouse, but one who embodied the traits they thought they wished their real-life partner actually displayed....

Your weight and the size of your belly doesn’t define your worth or limit how poppin’ you can look. And when it comes to fashion, there’s no separating straight-size trends from plus-size trends. Anyone can wear anything and everyone will rock it in their own unique way. No competition, no comparison. Since lingerie dressing is an unstoppable trend and bralettes continue to get prettier and prettier, we decided to wear ours as crop tops....

To make it a smidge easier, Rachelle Katz, EdD, LMFT, author of the book The Happy Stepmother: Stay Sane, Empower Yourself, and Thrive in Your New Family, is here with us today to share 10 Parenting Tips Every Stepmom Must Know. 10 Parenting Tips Every Stepmom Must Know Being a stepmother can be one of the most challenging roles in society, and one that often receives little support, understanding, and appreciation from others....

The way it looks now, she will likely date boys (although if it’s girls, her father and I are fine with that too). I’m not ready yet, but I’m getting there. But before any boy comes a’knockin’, he might want to prepare himself … we’ve got rules for dating our teenage daughter: No means no. Her father and I have been teaching her that she has the right to say “when” ever since she was young enough to be out of our sight....

Does your husband or SO ever lose his … oh, never mind, you don’t have to answer that question. Image via Syda Productions/Shutterstock, VGstockstudio/shutterstock When a man loses his erection, this process is reversed: The entrance closes and the exits open. The blood flows out. This makes him go soft. Be kind. Be chill. Consider how this must feel for him. Nervousness Stress Depression Alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or medication Low testosterone Excess body weight Health issues: Diabetes, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, and other diseases and conditions can affect penile function....

Want some professional advice from a seasoned stylist to the stars? Read on! Face. In your 30s, you’re going to want to spend a little more time on your face. Plan on spending 10 minutes putting on makeup now, instead of the 5 minutes you spent in your 20s. Start using primer now before putting on your makeup. It’ll make everything go on more smoothly and last longer. (I use M....

While these may take a little extra effort, we think the reactions you’ll get will make it all worth it! Put these recipes to the test and then tell us: Does a cupcake that resembles anything but dessert still taste as sweet? Do you ever disguise food as something else for fun or to get the kids to try it? Image via alanajonesmann.com More from The Stir: 10 Delicious No-Bake Cakes for Summertime Celebrations (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 10 Toaster Oven Meals You Can Make in Minutes (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 11 DIY Popsicles That’ll Make You the Coolest Mom on the Block (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 9 Quick & Easy Cold Dinners Your Family Will Love (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: Rich, Decadent Nutella Milkshake Recipe of Your Dreams...

Expecting infants to sleep through the night. This isn’t a “mistake” so much as a “misperception,” says Dr. Stephen H. Sheldon, DO, FAAP, a member of the National Sleep Foundation board of directors. “It’s a misperception that babies can sleep like adults,” says Dr. Sheldon. “Adults can sleep like a baby, but a baby can’t sleep like an adult! It’s like asking a 6-month-old to go to the grocery store and get you a gallon of milk!...

Recipes offering ways to transform the traditional squares into multi-layered mouth-watering desserts abound. More from The Stir: Sweet & Chewy Marshmallow Oreo Squares Who knew you could incorporate some of your favorite candy bars into the mix? No matter which flavor panel you prefer, chances are there’s a recipe to satisfy your craving! Doesn’t the very thought of blueberry and white chocolate cheesecake Krispie treat (pictured above), courtesy of Jen at Carlsbad Cravings, have you salivating?...

Of course, you can do so much more with eggnog! And we happen to have a dozen eggnog recipes to prove it. After taste testing these delicious eggnog variations, you’ll be in the perfect state of mind to revel in the holiday season with your family and friends. 12 Days of Eggnog: A Dozen Tasty Twists Do you like eggnog? Would you try any of these recipes? Image via Facebook

So let’s get creative with the salad-making, shall we? If you’re looking for a variety of vegetables and combination of flavors, check out the salads we found. From Asian Ramen Noodle Salad to Caribbean Chicken Salad, there’s one for you. Image via pinchofyum.com More from CafeMom: 12 Moms Share Their Easiest, Go-To Dinner Ideas for Busy, Tired Nights More from CafeMom: 11 No-Bake Cookies for a Sweet Treat That Won’t Heat Up the House More from CafeMom: 11 Crowd-Pleasing Dishes Just in Time for a Summer Barbecue (PHOTOS)...

When it comes to getting divorced, there are tons of major decisions to make. Deciding when to take a wedding ring off might not seem as significant as figuring out how to tell the kids or how to divide all the assets. But just as wearing the ring is a tangible sign of commitment, taking it off if is a visible sign that things are really and truly over. We talked to 14 women who’ve gotten divorced and asked them how and when they knew it was time for them to take off their wedding rings for good....

Unsurprisingly, mother’s intuition is such a universal phenomenon that it’s inspired several threads on Reddit, which is where we found the truly remarkable tales featured in this story. From life-saving interventions to hilarious hunches, these stories prove that moms everywhere have a sixth sense (and then some!). More from CafeMom: 14 Real-Life Parenting Nightmares That Ended in a Trip to the ER More from CafeMom: 21 ‘Walking Dead’ Lessons for Surviving Parenting — or a Zombie Apocalypse While alone, I get the idea that I want to show my friend some of my father’s guns (we had just gotten a new SKS, which was really cool looking)....

Here’s Beyoncé reflecting on her night. Check out the slideshow to see the entire gown — because you really, really need to see the whole thing. What was your favorite look? Which do you think was the nuttiest? Image via Dimitrios Kambouris /Getty Images Entertainment More From The Stir: Kim Kardashian Throws on Lingerie & Calls It a Ball Gown (PHOTOS) More From The Stir: Robert Pattinson & FKA Twigs Make Their Red Carpet Debut as a Couple (PHOTO) More From The Stir: Only Katie Holmes Can Make a Haircut Look This Amazing (PHOTO) More From The Stir: Dakota Johnson’s Bangin’ Bikini Body Would Make Christian Grey Weep...

More from CafeMom: 15 Dads Share Their Brutally Honest Feelings About Breastfeeding Getting a baby to feed is no easy task! Before they become ragamuffin kids eating pizza and french fries, babies first need to learn how to drink from bottles properly. And there are tips and tricks to make the process easier for Mom as well! Because let’s face it, after trying to get the baby to feed, the last thing a mom wants to do is go to the kitchen and sterilize dirty baby bottles....

That’s where these costume ideas for your dark heart come in. Minnie Dress ($35, Deandri) Elvira Gown in Black Ponte ($248, Pinup Girl Clothing) Halloween Printed Tule Maxi Dress ($103, ASOS) Grey Lady Victorian Ballgown Costume ($50, Yandy) Cozy Voodoo Doll Costume ($50, Dolls Kill) Cheerleader Top ($18, H&M); Cheerleader Skirt ($18, H&M) Celestial Witch Costume ($15, Hot Topic) Flyyn Skye Striped Two-Piece Set ($275, Urban Outfitters) The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Costume ($49, Hot Topic) Vintage Style Black Lace & Gem Statement Choker ($34, Unique Vintage) Regal Rose Halloween Black Lace Oversized Collar ($60, ASOS) Burgundy & Black Feather Raven Collar ($14, Hot Topic) Black Angel Wings Kit ($19, Hot Topic) Goth Queen Costume ($45, Dolls Kill) Black Royal Crown ($8, Hot Topic)...

Suddenly, he turned to me and loudly announced, “Mommy, my butt itches so bad and I really, really want to scratch it!!” The good news: His articulation was perfect. The bad? The therapists actually wrote the phrase on his test for the entire team to analyze. Later that day, I asked my Facebook friends for the most embarrassing things their kids had ever said. Bless their souls, they may have me beat …...

From the bright, happy greens to the shimmering pots of gold, St. Patrick’s Day’s imagery provides some fantastic opportunities for incredible-looking cupcakes. How does someone not smile while biting into a cupcake that’s topped with a colorful rainbow?! And don’t worry; green-colored desserts don’t mean that everything is going to taste like mint (unless we want it to). Green food coloring will come in handy here — we’ll just need lots of it!...

A guy listens to what his friends say about his girl. Here are some ways for you to impress his friends and win his heart for good. What are some other ways to impress his friends? Image via Poldavo (Alex)/Flickr title: “15 Foolproof Ways To Impress His Friends And Capture His Heart” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-30” author: “Robert Sharpe” A guy listens to what his friends say about his girl....

Why feet, you may ask? Because there’s just something about those tiny little toes and those wrinkled soles that just makes us giddy. Seriously. Check out these photos and you’ll see what we mean. Isn’t photo #5 an adorable idea? Image via Denton Birth Photography More from The Stir: 12 Breathtaking Images of Babies Right In the Middle of Being Born (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 12 Extraordinary Images That Capture the Moment Moms Met Their New Babies (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 15 Heart-Melting Images of Dads Meeting Their Babies for the First Time (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 6 Breathtaking Pictures That Show The Beauty of Giving Birth (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 11 Heart-Melting Images of Siblings Meeting Baby for the First Time (PHOTO)...