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3 Gaslighting Mind Games Narcissists Play in Dating, According to An Expert
Is your dating or relationship partner a narcissist who is gaslighting you? Here are three ways to tell, according to an expert.
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7 Shows and Movies to Watch After ‘Death and Other Details’
Death and Other Details was Hulu’s attempt at an engaging murder mystery, and it delivered.
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‘The Garfield Movie’ 2024 Trailer & Voice Cast Breakdown
It’s a cold and rainy night. Garfield cowers from the weather in a small wooden crate as somber music accompanies each hair-raising thunder crash. Dogs bark. Horns honk. Police sirens…
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12 Of The Most Romantic TV And Movie Scenes That Will Melt Your Heart
Here are 12 of the most romantic TV and movie scenes that will melt your heart. (Do be warned, spoilers ahead!)
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Celebrate ‘A Madea Family Funeral’ Movie Reunion With the 20 Funniest Quotes From the Comedy
Ever since Tyler Perry graced the screen as the stubborn, quick-tongued, unabashed matriarch Mabel Earlene Simmons — more affectionately known as “Madea” — in 2005’s Diary of a Mad Black…
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5 Lifetime Movies About Narcissists (With The Biggest Plot Twists)
There are certain lifetime movies that do a great job of highlighting the character traits, motives, and behaviors of narcissistic people in relationships, and resonate with people who’ve been in…
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Love is Blind: If Jimmy Slept With His Female Best Friend, Why Are We Calling Chelsea Insecure?
Love is Blind, season six, has aired eleven episodes so far on Netflix, and one of the most provocative and controversial couples we’ve seen is the tumultuous relationship of Chelsea…
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Everything We Know About the Upcoming Netflix Comedy ‘Chicken Nugget’
Netflix recently released the trailer for the upcoming Korean comedy series Chicken Nugget, which boasts an outlandish premise based on the webtoon Fried Chicken by Park Ji-dok.
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7 Movies Created by Black Women to Celebrate Black History and Women’s History Months
Just nine years ago, in 2015, an overwhelming lack of diversity led to the #OscarsSoWhite movement — a mere 50 years after the Civil Rights Act passed.
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If You Notice These 3 Subtle Signs, You May Be Dating A Narcissistic Pathological Liar
Are you dating a narcissistic or psychopathic pathological liar? Here are three ways to find out, according to a researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy.
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Why the 2004-2005 TV Season Remains the Greatest Year in Television
It’s hard to believe now, but there was once a time when Netflix sent people physical DVDs, families planned their weeks around network dramas, and shows had to remain intriguing…
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When Narcissists Say These 5 Phrases in Dating, Here’s What They Really Mean
There are five common phrases narcissists use in dating to manipulate you. Here’s what they really mean when a toxic person is saying them, according to a researcher specializing in…
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5 Most Toxic Couples on Television Filled With Narcissistic Manipulation and Red Flags
Certain couples and characters from popular television shows tend to be romanticized, yet it is clear these relationships were filled with narcissistic manipulation, abuse, and red flags.
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6 Jealousy Provoking Mind Games Narcissists and Psychopaths Play To Undermine You
Is your partner trying to make you jealous – on purpose? Studies show that narcissists and psychopaths provoke jealousy on purpose. Here are six mind games they can play while…
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8 Good Superhero Origin Stories to Wash Out the Taste of ‘Madame Web’
Madame Web caught everyone in her web, all right.
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10 Must-See Netflix Originals Streaming in March 2024
Whether you’re a fan of sci-fi spectacles, cozy rom-coms, or tearjerking dramatic sagas, Netflix has a handful of must-see original shows and movies dropping in February.
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7 Hollywood Stars Who Haven’t Worked in Years
To us normal folk, Hollywood represents all things glamorous. Who wouldn’t want to have their face beamed into thousands of theaters – and to millions of theatergoers – every weekend?
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23 Things Only People Raised By A Narcissistic Parent Will Understand
Dangerous people feel like home.
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The 6 Most Beautiful Love Lessons From ‘One Day’ On Netflix
Spoilers for Netflix’s ‘One Day’ ahead—proceed with caution.
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5 Things Only Women Who’ve Had A Lot of Boyfriends Will Understand
Women who’ve had a lot of dating partners, boyfriends, fiancés – even in some cases, full-on husbands, have been shamed by society for a long time in contrast to their…
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Jennifer Lopez’s “This Is Me…Now” Is Perfect for Love Addicts and Those Recovering From Narcissists
The release of Jennifer Lopez’s This Is Me Now…A Love Story on Amazon Prime has received glowing reviews from long-time JLo fans as well as skeptics who were pleasantly surprised…
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3 Best & Worst Songs in ‘Footloose’ to Celebrate the Anniversary
We’ve been blessed with Footloose for over 40 years now. The dance movie came out on Feb. 17, 1984, and changed the lives of those of us who love to…
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6 Steamy Plus Size Romance Novels To Read Ahead Of ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3
While you wait for Bridgerton Season 3 to come out on May 16, read some of these sexy and steamy plus size romance novels to tide you over.
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Breaking Down the Primary Difference Between ‘One Day’ and ‘Normal People’
If you haven’t heard of One Day on Netflix, then you’re probably not a regular on BookTok.
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Narcissistic Mothers Display These 8 Red Flags, According To An Expert
The eight red flags of the narcissistic mother.
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5 Surprising Red Flags They’re Not Your Soulmate – They’re A Narcissistic Manipulator
Are they a healthy partner and “soulmate,” or a narcissistic manipulator? Here’s five signs that will tell you whether you’ve really met a healthy partner or an imposter, according to…
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Classic Sitcoms Streaming on Hulu — Revisit the Greats
Modern sitcoms often boast edgier humor than their classic predecessors and feature more serialized narrative arcs customary of their dramatic counterparts.
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1991’s ‘Silence of the Lambs’ Turns 33 — Let’s Revisit Hannibal Lecter’s Most Chilling Lines
1991’s Silence of the Lambs from Director Jonathan Demme features Oscar-winning, tour de force performances from its dueling leads — Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster.
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3 Romantic Comedies That Are Adaptations Of Shakespeare Plays
She’s The Man starring Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum is a modern retelling of Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night.
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15 Romantic Quotes From Movies (Just In Time For Valentine’s Day)
“I love you for free, Lainey.”
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Ranking the Top 5 Songs From ‘Cabaret’ for the Movie Musical’s Anniversary
The 1972 movie musical Cabaret, which earned multi-hyphenate Liza Minnelli her one and only Oscar, remains one of the most celebrated movie musicals of the 20th century.
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20 Years of ‘50 First Dates’ — Ranking Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore Films
When we think of iconic romantic comedy duos, Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore might be the first to come to mind.
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The 6 Best Pete Davidson Weekend Update Appearances
As one commenter on YouTube put it best, “Nobody is better at making fun of Pete than Pete.” And that’s exactly why I love him.
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A Little White Lie? 7 Rom Coms To Watch After ‘Upgraded’
In Amazon’s new rom com, Upgraded, Ana gets upgraded to first class and ends up going along with the lie that gets him the guy. Here are 7 more rom…
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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Looks To Be the Multiversal Madness That Doctor Strange 2 Didn’t Deliver On
The first teaser trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine is out in the world, allaying all fears of a Disneyfied and sanitized version of the Merc with a Mouth now that…
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‘Wicked’ Enthusiasts Take to X to Share Thoughts Following Trailer Drop
The Wicked movie has been a topic of conversation since Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth graced the Great White Way as Elphaba and Glinda, respectively.
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7 Beloved Rom-Com Book Adaptations to Watch After ‘One Day’
If you loved David Nicholls’ swoony and clever 2009 novel One Day, then you may already know that it’s currently streaming in limited series form on Netflix.
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7 of the Most Toxic Couples in Television History
Rachel Green and Ross Geller define the will-they-won’t-they trope, and I wish they just wouldn’t because they’re absolutely terrible for each other!
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7 Horror Rom-Coms That Make Perfect Double Features with ‘Lisa Frankenstein’
Lisa Frankenstein proves the best kind of rom-coms are the ones with a slice and dice of horror.
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People Who Seem “Nice” But Are Actually Psychopaths Display These 3 Subtle Behaviors
Full-fledged psychopathy is rare, but researchers estimate that around 30% of the general population has some degree of psychopathic traits.
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Most Highly-Anticipated Animated Movies Premiering in 2024
Are you a fan of mature-themed Pixar movies that work complex themes into striking color palettes and humor-filled adventures? Do you live for the elastic facial expressions tied to animated…
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4 TV Show Characters With The Best Redemption Arcs
Redemption arcs are the best because I truly believe they make for the most human characters possible.
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Celebrate the 21st Anniversary of ‘How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ With 21 Memorable Quotes
While critics panned How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days over a predictable script, disappointing conclusion, and a failed battle of the sexes premise, the movie has become a…
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The Rom Com You Should Watch This Valentine’s Day 2024, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Need inspiration for what to watch this Valentine’s Day? Look for your (and your date’s) zodiac sign for the perfect movie recommendation.
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‘Orion and the Dark’ Examines the Very Real Feeling of Living with Perpetual Fear
Based on the children’s book by Emma Yarlett, Netflix’s Orion and the Dark looks no different from any other DreamWorks Animation project.
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The 9 Best Movies for Singles on Valentine’s Day
These days, it seems like everyone and their mother has someone to snuggle up to on Valentine’s Day.
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Must-See Biopics Premiering in 2024
Biopics are prime pickings for actors looking to stretch their muscles (and earn top-tier status as a byproduct). When done well, the awards and critical accolades simply follow suit.
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3 Dark “Negotiation” Tactics Narcissists and Psychopaths Use to Manipulate You
From Wall Street to the boardroom to the ruthless arena of emotionally abusive romantic relationships, narcissistic and psychopathic individuals employ certain dark “negotiation” tactics without remorse, empathy, or conscience to…