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In Refinery29’s Sweet Digs, we take a look inside the sometimes small, sometimes spacious homes of millennial women and their families. This week, w

by Hilary Shepherd

I Don’t Want To Take My Partner Home For Christmas Because I’m As...

Ever wondered what you’d ask a therapist, given the chance? We asked Dr. Sheri Jacobson, a retired psychotherapist with over 17 years’ clinical

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Mindless Mouth Biting Could Be More Serious Than You Think

There are many theories about my life that I believe to be true. One of my longest held beliefs is that if I had bought stocks in Bonjela 10 years ago, I w

by Alicia Lansom

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How I Shed My Shame Around Caste

Five years ago, at a playdate with one of my oldest girlfriends and our babies, I asked her about her experience with using a surrogate in India. We’re b

by Meera Estrada

How ‘Time Stress’ Holds Women Back In The Workplace

Women have had to overcome a lot over the last century to land a seat at the corporate table. But to say that the workplace is a Utopia of equality is sadl

There’s No Such Thing As The Perfect Morning Routine

I’ve always been obsessed with routine, particularly a morning routine. Ever since I was old enough to take the reins on my mornings I’ve been drawn to

by Sadhbh O'Sullivan

Gambitting: How To Approach Your Dating Life Like A Game Of Chess

Sitting in her local Italian restaurant, putting the world to rights, Issy’s* Tinder date is going to plan. Her outfit of jeans and a nice top is fancy b

by Lucy Robinson

A Week In Springfield, Massachusetts, On A $54,000 Salary

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money

Friendship Group Falling Apart Right Now? Ours Too – & That’...

The first pictures of me on Facebook are from 2007. I’m 13 years old. My hair is meticulously straightened. My eyes are raccoon-like, coated in layer

What Happened When I Was Gaslit By My Boss

Gaslighting is a manipulative form of bullying. And it's not just confined to relationships. Here's what to do if you find yourself in this situation at wo

by Hollie Richardson

The 29 Game-Changers Who Made The World Better In 2021

The 29 Game-Changers Who Made The World Better In 2021 by Nadia Ebrahim, Katherine Singh, Courtney Shea The 29 Powerhouses Marci Ien Mary Simon Penny Oleks

by Nadia Ebrahim

A Week In Toronto, ON, On A $120,000 Salary

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money

Porsha Williams Gets Real About Being On Reality TV

After 10 years on The Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA), Porsha Williams took her Georgia peach to go. And even with a lead role in Porsha’s Family M

by Taiia Smart Young

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‘Spontani-Dating’: The Post-Lockdown Dating Trend We&...

It bears repeating: the pandemic has changed the way we approach dating in more ways than one. Since the world has tentatively opened back up, we’ve thro

by Ellen Nguyen

9 Love Superstitions To Laugh At (Or Stress Over)

by Sara Coughlin

I Want To Spend Half My Paycheck On Rent. Will I Regret It?

Welcome to Taking Stock, a space where we can take a deep breath and try to figure out what the COVID-19 economy really means for our finances. Every month

by Paco de Leon

“I Believe My Boss Spied On Me At Work” – The N...

For many office employees, working from home throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it some unexpected pleasantries: getting to spend a little l

by Susan Devaney

A Week Living In A Van On A $100,000 Salary

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money

How A 25-Year-Old Tech Consultant Bought Her $940K Toronto Condo

Welcome to How I Bought It, where, each month, one Canadian shares how exactly they managed to buy their home. Our goal is to demystify the path to ho

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I’m An Adult, So Why Am I Still The Family Peacemaker?

Last week, after a particularly anxious day spent working from home, I mustered up the strength to walk to my local park and read. I had just reached the e

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Lush has decided to leave four major social media platforms until they “take action to provide a safer environment for users”. On Friday 26th N

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Why Being Called ‘Musty’ Is The Latest Insult On TikTok

Being told you’re stinky is pretty high up on the list of hurtful personal insults. Being told you look stinky – on social media, for the worl

by Elly Parsons

A Week In Montreal, QC, On A $119,000 Salary

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money

A Week In Queens, NY, On A $67,000 Salary

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money

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