How to Ask for a Raise at Work: A Step-by-Step Guide Ground Picture / Shutterstock When it comes to the list of the most uncomfortable or intimidating conversations you can have, asking your employer for a raise is near the top. Depending on your relationship with your boss and the type of manager they are, you might have concerns about their response, or fears about bringing the topic up at all....

How to Build a Bromance as Strong as Your Marriage Shutterstock The sorry state of male friendship doesn’t have to seem like a kind of accepted, disquieting fact about the world. Even though you haven’t caught the game or grabbed a brew in… Man, has it really been months ? That’s not good. Still, this is remediable. Your bromance can be fixed—or you could even start anew. Whether it’s hopping on an annual ski trip or being ridiculously annoying with your social pinging—trust us, it works—there’s a four-step plan to cementing any best-buds relationship....

How to Compliment a Guy: Tips, Tricks, & Things to Say Shutterstock / LuckyN Praise is crucial in any romantic relationship—yes, even for guys. Though your partner might exude coolness, confidence, and independence, trust us: When he does something right, he definitely wants to hear about it. Whether it’s in the bedroom, around the house, or in a social situation, giving recognition where it’s due will not only bring you closer to your partner but will also make him feel more secure in the relationship....

How to Get Rid of Earwigs, According to Pest Experts Jonathan Steinbeck/iStock Dealing with a sudden pest infestation can be one of the most frustrating parts of owning a home. Unfortunately, there’s no shortage of potential uninvited guests that can cause problems, whether it’s rodents in your pantry, snakes in your cellar , or roaches roaming your hallways. Earwigs—also known to some as pincher bugs—are another relatively common issue that can get serious quickly....

How to Set Up a VPN to Stay Safe Online Prykhodov / iStock From shopping and banking to booking travel and ordering takeout, technology has made our daily lives more convenient in almost every way. But as everything has moved online, taking cybersecurity seriously has never been more critical. Fortunately, there are tools that can help protect you and keep your digital life secure—including using a virtual private network (VPN). Read on to learn how to set up a VPN to stay safe online, according to experts....

I Cut Out Processed Foods for 30 Days and This Is What Happened Shutterstock Heating up a frozen pizza or ready-to-eat meal is quick and convenient, but your health could pay the price later. Ultra-processed foods are defined by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) as mainly “composed of chemically modified substances extracted from foods, along with additives to enhance taste, texture, appearance, and durability, with minimal to no inclusion of whole foods....

I’m an Interior Designer and These Are the 3 Most Important Items to Focus on in Every Room Ground Picture / Shutterstock Whether you’re rearranging your living room or redecorating a guest room, tackling these kinds of interior design projects can feel so overwhelming that it’s often difficult to know where to start. However, according to interior designer Lindsey Escalera , there are three key elements you should always focus on investing in first....

If You Have This Appliance at Home, Turn It Off and Unplug It Now, Officials Warn Digital Genetics / Shutterstock Throughout your home, there are probably more appliances than you realize—if you’re counting them in your head, don’t forget to include the ones in your kitchen , laundry room, storage closet, and garage. You might even have appliances in the backyard. We expect these appliances to be safe when used correctly, but sometimes that’s sadly not the case....

If You Shop at Lowe’s, Prepare for “More Convenience” at 1,700 Stores QualityHD / Shutterstock If you’re working on your home or upgrading your outdoor space, odds are you’re heading to one of two places—Home Depot or Lowe’s. You might just pick whichever store is a shorter drive from your house, but if you’re not sure which big-name retailer to go with, Lowe’s just introduced a new policy that could make your decision that much easier....

Is RedNote the New TikTok? Here’s What Tech Experts Say Shutterstock On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled against TikTok, upholding a law that would ban the social media platform in the U.S. as of Sunday, Jan. 19. The Chinese company ByteDance, which owns TikTok, challenged the law, citing the First Amendment. However, according to a breaking story in The New York Times , the Court’s ruling was two-fold: “preventing China from covertly manipulating content on the platform, and preventing China from collecting vast amounts of data about the 170 million Americans who use TikTok....

Katharine Hepburn Said This Co-Star Didn’t “Have a Soul” <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/katharine-main.jpg?quality=82&strip=1&resize=640%2C360" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Katharine Hepburn in “Keeper of the Flame” - 1”> Clarence Sinclair Bull/Underwood Archives/Getty Images Katharine Hepburn has more Best Actress Oscar wins than any other performer, and apparently, she was determined to keep it that way. In 1981, Hepburn starred in On Golden Pond alongside Jane Fonda . And as Fonda has explained, Hepburn was never a fan of hers....

Lost Your Owner’s Manual? Lowe’s Just Launched a New Tool That Keeps Them All in One Place Shutterstock Owner’s manuals are a lot like takeout menus—they often end up in a junk drawer somewhere alongside expired coupons, dried-out pens, and old batteries. And when the time comes to actually reference an appliance’s manual, it’s, of course, nowhere to be found. Luckily for us, Lowe’s has a solution, and the best part is that it’s free....

Man Takes Incredible Ski Journey Through Toronto After Snowstorm, Goes Viral Alamy If you haven’t been watching the Weather Channel (or stepped outside) in several days, you should know that the polar vortex is back with a vengeance. Many parts of the Northeast and Midwest are experiencing record-breaking lows in temperature, and the arctic front is expected to last well into the week. The #PolarVortex is triggering the coldest arctic outbreak in at least two decades this week in parts of the Midwest: https://t....

Marriott Will No Longer Give Hotel Guests This, as of Oct. 31 Shutterstock / ValeStock Traveling may feel a lot like it’s all about getting somewhere during the planning process , but in practice, it’s just as much about where you stay when you get there. That’s why for many, Marriott is an easy choice: As the world’s largest hotel chain , it operates properties at both the luxury and affordable ends of the spectrum with a large global footprint that makes it likely you’ll find one no matter where you’re going....

Men on Ozempic Are Reporting “Embarrassing” Sexual Side Effects US 2015 / Shutterstock With pretty much any medication, you run the risk of encountering some unwanted side effects. Semaglutide injection medications, including Ozempic, are no different. Patients taking Ozempic and other brands have reported experiencing severe gastrointestinal issues , personality changes , and painful rashes , among other troublesome conditions. Now, some men who are on semaglutides are reporting sexual side effects, mainly in the form of erectile dysfunction (ED)....

New Drug Has People Losing 60 Pounds on Average, Research Shows—And It’s Not Ozempic mapo_japan / Shutterstock New diabetes and weight loss drugs on the market have helped change the lives of many looking to shed pounds. Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide), both made by Novo Nordisk, are two of the most well-known names, but they’re not the only ones available. Mounjaro (tirzepatide), another treatment currently approved for type 2 diabetes, is an option made by Eli Lilly and Company—and a new study found that it can have dramatic results....

New Ozempic Competitor for Weight Loss May Be Better Tolerated Natalia Varlei / Shutterstock Now that it’s so widely prescribed off-label to help people drop pounds, Ozempic has become somewhat synonymous with weight-loss drugs . That is despite the fact that it’s actually only approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. (Its sister drug, Wegovy, is the one approved to treat obesity.) But while these two treatments, which are made by Novo Nordisk, are the first to come to mind thanks to their typically dramatic results, there are other options on the market, including a new competitor developed by Eli Lilly....

New Ozempic Competitor May Work Even Faster, Data Shows prapass / Shutterstock Ozempic has become synonymous with weight-loss drugs, but it’s far from the only option out there. While it might have the most recognizable name, Novo Nordisk’s drug—a diabetes treatment prescribed off-label for weight loss—is one of several similar medications. Ozempic’s sister shot, Wegovy , is actually approved for weight loss, as is Eli Lilly’s newer treatment, Zepbound. But now, another competitor is fighting for a top spot in the weight-loss drug field, and new data suggests it might work even faster than its predecessors....

Not Getting Enough of This Can Make Your Partner Less Generous, New Study Says iStock No relationship is smooth sailing all the time. It’s both normal and common for couples to experience hard moments here and there, and working through those issues can actually help strengthen a relationship. Even so, that doesn’t mean that you should accept problems that can be solved with relatively straightforward changes. A new study has just pinpointed an underlying factor that could be making your partner less generous, and it has a clear remedy....

Officials Issue “Stark Reminder” That Snakes Are Becoming More Active: “Be Vigilant” Gerard Martin Carrasquero / Shutterstock Summer is getting closer, and humans aren’t the only ones eager to shed their winter coats and embrace the warm outdoors. The rise in temperatures also signals the end of hibernation for many animals, including snakes . Some reptiles are already making their comeback, prompting officials to issue a “stark reminder” about how to stay safe when encountering “slithery neighbors....