InThe White Lotus, Leo Woodall Gets His Moment

Bustle Booth His character definitely makes an impression in Season 2. He said it was amazing, Woodall tells Bustle. I just thought it was kind of shocking but so cool. I thought it was almost an honor to have our own moment in right now. Woodall says White explained his thinking behind the scene but gave the actors room to explore. Woodall already has his next move figured out. Below, learn more about Woodall in his Bustle Booth questionnaire....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 244 words · Kathleen Gomez

Is 5 Minutes Of Exercise A Day Enough?

Fitness Trainers weigh in on mini workout snacks. If you cant go extra hard and devote a full hour to the gym, then why bother? Every minute and every mile matters and there are tremendous benefits to adding incremental movement to your day. That said, only doing five minutes of exercise a day likely isnt enough in the long term. Heres what trainers have to say. The Benefits Of 5-Minute Workouts If you only have five minutes to exercise, go for it....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 270 words · Victoria Anderson

Is Hard Water Bad For Your Hair? Experts Explain The Negative Effects

Beauty Plus, how to treat damaged tresses. Never heard of hard water versus soft water? Is Hard Water Bad For Your Hair? ICYMI: Soft water is most definitely superior. But what exactly does hard water do to your tresses? Singh adds: Have you noticed dishes or glasses that come out of the dishwasher with white spots? Or residue left on a glass shower door? Unless you have a water softener, the water you are showering in is likely very hard....

February 20, 2024 · 1 min · 167 words · Olivia Ferguson

Is He “The One”? I Still Don't Know After 4 Years

It’s A Pleasure People always say, When you know, you know, but… do you? Q:If I dont know after four years, does that mean my boyfriend isnt the one? (I definitely dont believe theres only one perfect person for everyone.) There is no knowing that someone is going to be the one, the right choice forever. The question isnt, Will this person always make me happy? but rather, Is this a relationship I want to build?...

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 515 words · Morgan Graham

Is It A Bad Idea To Lose My Virginity To An Old Crush?

Q:Ive had acrush on my guy friendon and off since I was 13. I couldnt see us in a relationship together anyway. Weve stayed in touch and have been talking more since Imoved to a new citya few months ago. Ive never had more self-confidence. Recently, I visited home and we met up on a night out. I found myself shocked at how easy, fun, and familiar it was to be around him....

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 549 words · Michael Moore

Is It A Bad Idea To Move Closer To The Crush Who Doesn't Return My Feelings?

It’s A Pleasure Part of me still hopes well become more than friends. Q:I have a long-distance friend whom I have grown closer to over the last year. He just visited me for the first time, and we had a wonderful platonic weekend together. I believe there is still chemistry between us. It gets more complex. The connection between us just feels undeniable. But I do have many reasons to move there that arent related to him....

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 610 words · Michelle Long

Is It Cringe To Use Dating Apps? We Asked Gen Z For Their Take

Ask Gen Z TikToker Niki Patton thinks millennials shouldnt use them so seriously. (Yes, shes built that audience while wrapping up a double major at Rutgers.) Do you and your friends use dating apps to meet people, and why or why not? Its just a game. I know that most people [my age] dont take it so seriously. Its different for everyone. Some peopledouse it to just meet new people....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 404 words · James Morris

Is Therapy Actually Helping Your Boyfriend?

Relationships You say he doesnt listen, he says hes unable to perform emotional labor. When Kathryn, now 24, was a senior in college, she and her boyfriend fought constantly. Some of their fights trod ground familiar to many couples. There was the question of career and money goals, and where to live. He suggested they each go to therapy to work on their issues. Her therapist quickly concluded, You dont need therapy, you just need to break up with your boyfriend....

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 517 words · Alexis Meyer

Is Therapy-Speak Making Us Selfish?

Protecting Your Peace Boundaries are important. But our relationships require a touch more compassion than some online blueprints offer. Last summer, Anna, 24, was dumped by a longtime friend over text. Anna was hurt, and frustrated. It felt like she was ending the friendship with an HR memo, she said. Let it be more of a discussion. It felt super one-sided. TikTok therapists likeNadia AddesiandTherapyJeffoffer tips for struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, and people-pleasing....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 356 words · Wendy Gutierrez

Isabela Merced’s Face Card Never Declines

Next Gen The actor and Armani Beauty muse shares her beauty secrets. Isabela Merced is gliding through an LA photo studio like a Broadway dancer having a main character moment onstage. A few moments later, just as swiftly, shes swathed in a fluffy robe and whisked away. she calls out, leaving palpable energy in her wake. Beyond her acting prowess, Merced has the markings of a burgeoning beauty icon. I was like, What?...

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 536 words · Tammy Rocha

Ismael Cruz Córdova Loves His Elf Ears

Ismael Cruz Cordova is at a tipping point. Its a big moment and Cordova didnt get here by accident. Cordova formulated his master plan while growing up in dirt-floored houses in the mountains of Puerto Rico. He asked himself, How can I get the eyes of the world here? … How can I have people notice us? We have something to say. As an actor, he realized, he could make himself visible....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 225 words · Ronald Weber

It Took Me 13 Years To Come Out — Here's What I Learnt Along The Way

Self Its about being unapologetic, honest, authentic with myself, and the women I choose to love. I have been atomboyfor as long as I can remember. From the age of three, I played football with my male neighbours and friends. At secondary school, I would bunk lessons with them. Now, at 31, I think back to how anxious I felt back then amasculine-presenting lesbian. And to a certain extent, still do today....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 392 words · David Wilkins

It's Been 5 Years & Yet I Still Keep Going Back To My Toxic Ex

Q:How do Iend this cycle of an on-and-off relationshipwith my ex? It’s been difficult for me to completely break off from them. I started seeing this person in high school and now it’s been five years. After graduation we became distant and I started seeing someone else. Every time I want to move on with someone else, he comes back at that very moment. A:My friend! You need Loretta Castorini/Cher to yell Snap out of it!...

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 533 words · Tyler Turner