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Enjoy a sunny vacation without worrying about how you look.

What To Do When You Have To Wear A Swimsuit [EXPERT]

Don't panic. Get the dos and don'ts for looking good in a swimsuit ... no matter what your shape!

"Honey, I just got us tickets for a romantic getaway to a tropical island next month where it is warm and they have beautiful beaches." Sounds perfect doesn't it? A winter retreat to break up the stress and dreary cold days and leave your worries behind. Actually, this can be terrible news. For most women, an island getaway means facing the prospect of being seen in a bathing suit!

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More and more couples are saying "I do" to a partner of a different race or ethnicity.

Why Do Some People Still Oppose Interracial Marriage?

One in 10 people think the rise in interracial marriage is a change for the worse.

The United States is a nation built on the foundation of progress—change is often viewed as a good thing here. Here at YourTango, we're big proponents of positive change, especially when it comes to dating and relationships, so we're happy to report some positive shifts in marriage trends over the past few decades.

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Is there a future for 'The Bachelor' Ben Flajnik and Courtney? Isn't she super-annoying?

'The Bachelor' Recap: A Fake Wedding For Ben & Courtney

Who do you think Ben Flajnik should choose: Nicki, Lindzi, or Courtney?

Now that it's down to three ladies, who do you think Ben will give his final rose to: Nicki, Lindzi, or Courtney?

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8 Tips To Thrive In An Empty Nest [EXPERT]
Don't let an empty nest leave you feeling lonely.

8 Tips To Thrive In An Empty Nest [EXPERT]

How to cope with the emotional time when your children finally leave home.

When your children are small, it is easy to be wrapped up in the joy of being their parent and knowing that you are the center of their world and they are the center of yours. As they become teens, they begin to pull away and seek independence in preparation for heading out on their own. This can leave a parent feeling unwanted, unneeded and without a purpose. Emotions can run high and you could end up feeling alone and falling into the trap of using emotions to tie your children to you even if you know independence is the best thing for them. Here are eight tips to keep in mind as you head into this emotionally taxing time.

Celebrity Love
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Knicks star Jeremy Lin has his pick of ladies.

Matchmaker, Matchmaker: Who Should Knicks Star Jeremy Lin Date?

We know it's not going to be Kim Kardashian. But maybe Katy Perry? Pippa Middleton? Taylor Swift?

Appearing Monday on Good Morning America, Jeremy Lin shot down rumors that he was set to go on a date with Kim Kardashian, saying he doesn't think the reality-TV star is his "type." But there are plenty of other single celebrities who might interest the 23-year-old Knicks phenom and Harvard graduate.

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This test can help you identify & "trap" the rats in your life!

Relationship Aptitude Test—Find Out Who's A Rat! [EXPERT]

10 questions to help you smell a rat...or find out if you are one!

People ask me all the time how to have a great relationship, or if I think they are ready. I usually ask them the same two questions: What do you want and what are you willing to do about it? Then I direct them to my Relationship Aptitude Test, or RAT, which helps you smell a rat—or find out if you are one. It's multiple choice. Take your time when completing it.

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Victoria Beckham Is Just Like Any Normal Working Mom, OK?
It's pouts like this that have us questioning her mood lately

Victoria Beckham Is Just Like Any Normal Working Mom, OK?

"Give me a break!" the stylish mother of four pleads.

Victoria Beckham is exhausted. Since welcoming daughter Harper last July, the mom-of-four has been on the go, criss-crossing the globe for fashion events, working with her design team, taking care of her kids. Speaking to UK's The Mirror, Victoria hits back at recent criticism that she's too skinny or plain old miserable: "I'm a working mum," she says. "So give me a break."

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Jay-Z & Beyonce Have First Post-Baby Date Courtside At MSG
Beyoncé and Jay-Z courtside at the NY Knicks game

Jay-Z & Beyoncé Have First Post-Baby Date Courtside At MSG

Leaving their lil wee one at home, the new parents went out for a sports-filled date night.

Blue Ivy may just be just six weeks old, but her momma and dadda are still making time for themselves. Last night, Jay-Z and Beyoncé went on their first public date since their daughter's birth. According to TooFab, the couple went to a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden in NYC, where, of course, they had the best seats in the house.

Dating Disaster: Yeah, The Crying Means He's Still Into His Ex
He wants her back.

Dating Disaster: Yeah, The Crying Means He's Still Into His Ex

Saying her name one time was a mistake. Blubbering it over and over was a sign to go.

I was with my mum in the mall, when my mum wanted to go to the toilet, so I walked her there and waited outside. This guy came up to me and asked me if he could use my cell phone to call him own phone to check if it was working. Of course, I saw past that excuse and didn't hesitate as he was incredibly good-looking.

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Rihanna, Why Did You Record A New Song With Chris Brown?
Rihanna, this is not a good look for you!

Rihanna, Why Did You Record A New Song With Chris Brown?

The former couple is outraging fans with their latest collaboration and public conversations.

We were surprised when Chris Brown was amongst the guests at Rihanna's birthday party at her Beverly Hills home last week but we are even more surprised now that we have heard a remix of her track 'Birthday Cake.' In the song Chris Brown says 'he wants to "f**k" Rihanna.'

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There is much more to beauty than what is on the outside!

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models & Your Self Esteem [EXPERT]

Are you comparing yourself to the latest Sports Illustrated models & feeling deficient?

Each year when the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue is released I hear about it. Not because I'm a big fan of swimsuits, or super models, or even of sports for that matter, but because my therapist husband (as a recovering sex addict) specializes in helping men whose sexual behaviors have become self-defeating in ways that are interfering with day-to-day living—causing stress on family members, friends and/or work. These guys have issues around sexualizing and objectifying women so they can tend to have more than just a passing awareness of the winter release of that swimsuit model issue.

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There might just be more of a cover up at Mardi Gras than just the masks!

Is Mardi Gras A Cover Up? [EXPERT]

If you think you're not acting gay, think again. It's Mardi Gras...don't be scared!

Mardi Gras...here's the real thought provoking question; "Why is this kind of debauchery and indulgent behavior more acceptable than being gay?" After all, many of society's stalwart beliefs about homosexuality are reflected in the activities of Mardi Gras. Here's a Lent challenge—give up judgments! Can you do it?

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Unusual Duo: Elisabetta Canalis & Steve-O!
Elisabetta Canalis and beau Steve-O strolled the streets of Rome hand-in-hand Saturday.

Unusual Duo: Elisabetta Canalis & Steve-O!

From an Oscar nominee to a 'Jackass,' Elisabetta finds love with a surprising companion.

Known as the girl who almost tied down oscar nominee and notorious bachelor George Clooney, Elisabetta Canalis has found love in a pretty shocking new companion.

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Beads & Breasts: Mardi Gras In The Toad Kingdom [EXPERT]
Have a blast during Mardi Gras but don't expect to find the man of your dreams!

Beads & Breasts: Mardi Gras In The Toad Kingdom [EXPERT]

Looking to find love during Mardi Gras in New Orleans? Avoid the 'Toads' and look elsewhere!

New Orleans is ready to run amok! Cities and towns across the country are gearing up to celebrate right along with the Cajuns in themed parties and parades. The Toad Kingdom is in a state of frenzy. What is the cause? Beads and breasts! You may not know it but for decades, one of the rather crudest parts of the annual fest is the baring of breasts. Women, usually in an alcoholic stupor, lift their shirts, showing off their assets for the precious reward of a cheap set of made in China plastic beads.