There’s a tendency to think of abusive relationships in physical terms — but physical abuse and the threat of violence are not the only signs of a potentially abusive relationship. Emotional abuse can be a destructive force even in the absence of violence. There may be no external signs of the damage being done, but ongoing mental and emotional abuse does real harm, both psychological and physical. An emotionally abusive relationship often involves subtle but pernicious forms of mental abuse, including gaslighting, control, manipulation, and invalidation — intentional or otherwise.

This week marks the end of classes and the beginning of summer for many school districts around the United States. And in conjunction with the final bell, working parents of young kids will be sheepishly asking their managers for a few hours off to celebrate their kid’s first-grade, second-grade, and perhaps even fourth-grade graduation. These ceremonies will feature the orchestral pulse of Pomp and Circumstance, mini-mortarboards and robes, rainbow-colored “diplomas”, and, most likely, a cookie and juice reception.

Hailey and Justin Bieber's famous friends can't contain their excitement for the couple's happy baby news. If you haven't heard yet, it's an exciting day in the Bieber household as Justin, 30, and Hailey, 27, are pregnant and expecting their first child together! (Yes, Justin Bieber is going to be a dad... we feel old!) The couple announced the precious news Thursday (May 9) by posting a series of videos and photos on their respective Instagram accounts.

Ashley Tolbert, appearing on Squid Game as player number 278, talked about her life as a student. How old is she now? What job does she have? Is she married? Find all about it in this article here. Meet Ashley Tolbert, Player #278 On Squid Game: The Challenge In Season 1 of Squid Game: The Challenge, Ashley Tolbert (Player #278) built an alliance with Phalisia Boothe (Player 229). Due to the close relationship the two women had developed, Ashley appeared to be just as scared as her friend when the latter was in danger of being eliminated after risking everything for a test, if not more so.

In climates with winter temperatures that frequently dip below freezing, the risks associated with frozen pipes are plentiful. That’s why it’s advisable to winterize your home’s plumbing each year, before the first cold snap hits. If you miss your opportunity, a frozen pipe may be just a cold windy night away. With any luck, though, you’ll be nearby if and when a pipe freezes, and you’ll get to it before it bursts or causes too much damage.

After a year of closures, many zoos and aquariums across the country have started to reopen with limited occupancy and strictly enforced CDC COVID-19 protocols. That’s worth celebrating, as for many parents, there’s still nothing easier, safer, or more delightful than helping your kids check in on all their favorite sharks, cheetahs, hippos, penguins, pandas, naked mole-rats, leaf-cutter ants, and baby otters. But if you’re not able to make it in person just yet, thanks to modern tech you can check in on your favorite critters via educational live-streaming video feeds.

Yesterday, comedian Kevin Hart posted a video on his Instagram account where he apologized to his pregnant wife Eniko Parrish and two children for what he labeled as “a bad error of judgment.” Hart did not explicitly state what he was apologizing for, but the implication that he was being blackmailed points overwhelmingly to infidelity. Fans may never know what prompted Hart to come clean, but it would not likely answer the question of why as many as one in ten husbands cheat on their pregnant wives.

Jelly Roll without his iconic face tattoos? What about clean shaven? The quickly skyrocketing country superstar has a look that's hard to match. Between the tattoos, jewelry and beard, he is hard to confuse with anyone else. But what if that all was stripped away? That is exactly what YouTuber @LowCostEdit set out to accomplish, and it's for sure a completely different look for Jelly Roll. For those who want just the goods...

As a homeowner and professional handyperson in New England for fifteen years, I’ve encountered many plaster walls in need of repair, paint or both. Through trial, error and experience, I’ve learned how to paint plaster walls with terrific results. Any homeowner can follow these tips and paint like a pro. Gather Materials and Tools For painting, you’ll need drop cloths, a 2 to 2-1/2-in. angled paint brush, nap roller cover, roller frame, flat-head screwdriver, paint tray, stepladder and extension pole.

For your next painting project, choose acrylic paint. Easy to use and durable, it can be applied to all types of wood. As a home improvement professional, it’s my go-to paint for its versatility and superior results that I stand behind. Rachel Otto, a Benjamin Moore paint specialist at Fleury Lumber in Easthampton, Massachusetts, describes acrylic paint as “the newest technology in interior and exterior paint and a real game-changer in the industry.