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Expert tips for encouraging teenagers to be more engaged with politics

Expert tips for encouraging teenagers to be more engaged with politics

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore A new poll indicates that a significant number of British teenagers are grappling with anxiety about their future prospects and remain uncertain about their participation in the upcoming general election. Research conducted by the children’s commissioner found that 28 per cent of 13 to 17-year-olds surveyed were undecided about which political party they would support. A further 20 per cent admitted they were unsure if they would cast a vote at all, with an additional 11 per cent explicitly stating they do not plan to vote in the next election. The study also highlighted widespread apprehension among young people, revealing that nine in 10 are concerned about critical issues such as housing, personal finances, academic achievement, and global conflicts. “One of the biggest challenges is that there’s not many spaces within  schools and outside of schools for young people to have …

Research Says Couples Tend To Fall Into 1 Of These 4 Relationship Types: Which One Are You?

Research Says Couples Tend To Fall Into 1 Of These 4 Relationship Types: Which One Are You?

Published by Jenni Sidey

All relationships aren’t equal, and science has finally found a way to categorize the boundaries, the commitment of your love, and the happiness and rewarding sensations you feel into specific groups for our subjective judging pleasure. In 2016, three relationship scientists (and yes, that’s their actual job, so you know they know what they’re talking about) studied approximately 400 unwed couples in their mid-twenties to determine if there was any definability to determine the outcome for happiness and whether they’d be headed for marriage, and found out that yes, there is.  Based on responses to questions gauging how committed they each felt to one another and how they felt about their significant other, Steven Ogolsky, lead researcher, determined that while there may be many types of people and many types of couples, there are just four specific categories each relationship can fall into. Research says couples tend to fall into 1 of these 4 relationship types: 1. The on-and-off-again couple Also known as the on-again, off-again couples. If you’re this type of couple, you might make …

How to get your teens more engaged with politics

How to get your teens more engaged with politics

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore A new poll suggests that many teenagers are anxious about their futures and are unsure about whether to vote in the next general election or not. The survey by the children’s commissioner found that 28% of 13 to 17-year-olds polled said they were undecided about which party they would support, while 20% said they were unsure if they would vote at all. A further 11% said they did not plan to vote in the next general election. The research also revealed widespread concerns about the future, with nine in 10 young people saying they worry about issues such as housing, finances, academic success, and global conflict. “One of the biggest challenges is that there’s not many spaces within  schools and outside of schools for young people to have meaningful political debate, to form their own views, and to connect with our …

Iconic ’90s rocker, 62, gets engaged to girlfriend of three years

Iconic ’90s rocker, 62, gets engaged to girlfriend of three years

Published by Daniella Wilson

Metallica star James Hetfield shared exciting news with fans on Sunday, revealing that he was officially engaged to his girlfriend of three years, Adriana Gillett. The frontman took to Instagram to announce their engagement, with a photo of the duo swimming underwater while dressed in scuba gear. As James held up the ring box and a sign that said: “Adriana Gillett, will you marry me?”, his brand-new fiancé held her thumb up in a gesture of acceptance. “She said yes!” the caption read. Adriana shared her own message on social media and shared further insight into the creative underwater proposal. “The BEST birthday trip surprise,” she began.  © InstagramJames proposed to his girlfriend underwater “Swimming with whale sharks on Friday the 13th with the most unique, special, and romantic proposal a Pisces could ever imagine. In a sea full of fish, we caught each other. Thank you, God, for putting us together.” Photographer Lee Jeffries, who has worked with Metallica on several occasions, shared a touching message of congratulations to the pair in the comment …

I’ve Never Been Married — But Watching Happy (And Miserable) Couples Taught Me These 9 Marriage Rules

I’ve Never Been Married — But Watching Happy (And Miserable) Couples Taught Me These 9 Marriage Rules

Published by Jenni Sidey

I’ve never been married, but watching both happy and miserable couples taught me a few marriage rules about how to have a happy partnership. You probably disagree and think, “Why the heck would anybody want a relationship prescription from a love doctor who has never said I do?” Fair question. But I’m even less qualified than that. Until recently, I’d never read a relationship self-help book. However, my complete lack of firsthand and textbook knowledge is exactly why you should listen to me. Researchers have suggested “positive marital illusions are a cultural phenomenon,” and I’m unbiased. I haven’t been scarred or jaded by my own marriage(s). The advice I provide comes only from observation. I’ve never been married — but watching happy (and miserable) couples taught me these 9 marriage rules: 1. Invite your partner’s input on your look goodluz via Shuterstock Guys, your bride bought you a new style of jeans and shirts to go with them. She did not do this merely because she grew bored while online shopping for herself. She did …

Breezy Johnson gets engaged after the super-G final

Breezy Johnson gets engaged after the super-G final

Published by Sam Flores

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Breezy Johnson and boyfriend are engaged after her super-G run at Winter Olympics

Breezy Johnson and boyfriend are engaged after her super-G run at Winter Olympics

Published by Sam Flores

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Four days after Breezy Johnson’s Winter Olympics began with skiing’s downhill gold medal, the American star added a new piece of jewelry. An engagement ring. Johnson’s boyfriend, Connor Watkins, proposed at the base of the super-G run in Cortina D’Ampezzo on Thursday, and Johnson tearfully accepted. Follow along for live coverage Wearing a USA jacket, Watkins dropped to a knee in the finish area surrounded by skiers and competitors from other countries and raised a silver ring with a blue gem at its center. Johnson put a hand to her sunglasses as she became visibly emotional. After she said yes, Watkins stood and kissed Johnson as U.S. teammates and officials cheered. Breezy Johnson’s engagement ring.NBC News Along with the ring, Watkins gave Johnson a piece of wood on which was carved “Honestly, who are we to fight the alchemy?” — lyrics from Taylor Swift’s “The Alchemy.” Watkins said that he had planned the moment for a year but that it had “gone above and beyond our wildest imagination.” Johnson had a …

Couples Who Don’t Need A Therapist For Every Argument Usually Know These 4 Things | Mary Jo Rapini

Couples Who Don’t Need A Therapist For Every Argument Usually Know These 4 Things | Mary Jo Rapini

Published by Jenni Sidey

As a psychotherapist, I see many couples who are struggling with their marriage, but not every setback or challenge requires outside help. Couples who don’t need a therapist every time they argue know they won’t fix anything by adding more stress.  However, when you are constantly arguing in your marriage, you are usually in a place of desperation and may not be thinking clearly. You need to know what will bring you together more to help secure the future. I see many couples who are struggling with their marriage. When I ask them how long the struggle has been going on, the answer is usually several years. When I continue to ask them how they have tried to fix it on their own, 80 percent of the time, having a baby, building or buying a new house, and/or having plastic surgery are typical answers. Just looking at the possible fixes they have used makes me stressed out when they could have done the following instead. Couples who don’t need a therapist for every argument usually …

3 Simple Habits That Make Marriage Less Annoying Than It Has To Be

3 Simple Habits That Make Marriage Less Annoying Than It Has To Be

Published by Jenni Sidey

Consider these two annoying marriage scenarios: 1. Dave has been married for 10 years. When he is away from his partner and thinks of her, he usually thinks about how she doesn’t help out around the house enough or about recent fights they’ve had. 2. Sarah has been in a relationship for six years. When she is away from her partner and thinks of her, most of the time she thinks fondly about past vacations or other positive (and even neutral) memories. In both of these scenarios, the crucial difference between Dave and Sarah is how positively or negatively they view their partner. Dave is showing signs of what renowned psychologists Drs. John and Julie Gottman call Negative Sentiment Override, while Sarah appears to be in Positive Sentiment Override. This means that their overarching view of their partner, and ultimately their relationship, is seen through either a positive or a negative lens. Positive Sentiment Override (PSO) or the Positive Perspective is something that couples can work on every day. Having a Positive Perspective of your …