Finally Fearless: On Overcoming My HIV+ Dating Mistakes

I was digging myself into a very deep grave of guilt. There never seemed to be the right moment. I waited for his reaction. Josh Hild Instead he was still happy to be with me. In fact, dating with HIV has been… colorful, to say the very least. No two disclosures are ever the same. Thats what I identified with. For the longest time, the stigma got to me and I allowed HIV to define me....

August 15, 2023 · 2 min · 418 words · James Rodriguez

Meryl Streep’s Most Glorious Moments in ‘Only Murders in the Building’ (So Far)

Meryl Streep joins the season 3 castofOnly Murders in the Buildingas aspiring actress Loretta Durkin. Unfortunately, Durkins skills arent exactly consistent, making for some of season threes funniest moments. Meryl Streep captivates enhancing her gestures and pronunciation ever-so-slightly, as is needed for theatrical acting. Meryl Streep ‘OMITB’ | Prime Video Yet, she doesnt overdo it, since shes on camera on stage. Its classic Meryl Streep. Durkins tone and volume always perfectly convey the characters shifting emotional state as she works through an epiphany....

August 15, 2023 · 3 min · 500 words · Joseph Reynolds

The 13 Best Romantic Comedies On Netflix In August 2023

Want some new (or classic) romantic comedies to watch? Here’s the best that Netflix has to offer in August, 2023. By Updated 2 years ago,August 15, 2023 Feeling the love this summer? Always Be My Maybe / Netflix Theyve got the love, theyve got the romance, and the stellar ones will always give you goosebumps. But when faced with Netflixs massive catalog of movies, you might struggle with what to choose....

August 15, 2023 · 2 min · 361 words · Tina Bentley

The Sassiest (and Cutest) Bickering Matches Between Alex and Henry in ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’

So, lets discuss our favorite wisecracking exchanges. Did your parents send you to the school of snobbery? Alex calls Henry the worlds rudest person; Henry calls Alex the worlds most irritating person. Alex and Henry in ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ | Prime Video Oh… isnt the love just oozing from their pores? Your majesty is reserved for the king. The way they argue is like an old married couple; theres so much tension....

August 14, 2023 · 2 min · 267 words · Amanda Berg

3 Things I Loved About Amazon’s ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ (And One Thing I Didn’t)

The Red, White & Royal Blue movie just released on streaming. Here’s a spoiler-free breakdown of everything right (and wrong) with the film adaptation. I pressed play with feverish abandon. Amazon Studios The wait is over. My focus was entirely on the chemistry between the American Presidents son Alex Claremont-Diaz and Englands Prince Henry. That tension would make or break the movie. Im happy to say that we now have the answer....

August 11, 2023 · 2 min · 348 words · Joshua Aguilar

‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 2, Episode 7 Recap and Commentary: Laurel Takes Charge

Yet, the romantic entanglements get even more complex. Even her own child proved incapable of shifting their mothers convictions. Laurel tried to call her daughter back multiple times the night before, and she didnt answer. ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Laurel and Susannah | Prime Video She was passed out from the booze and festivities. Belly has also been lying for days about where she is. Belly also notes that her mom abandoned Susannahs boys, which would have left her late best friend devastated....

August 11, 2023 · 2 min · 279 words · Henry Bennett

‘And Just Like That’ Season 2, Episode 9: How Will a Certain Young Romance Impact the Show?

Sparks are flying between Seema and her new movie-star client. Nya is enjoying a little no-strings-attached fun in the boudoir with a curly-haired Fabio punch in. Yet, theres one budding romance that has the greatest potential of impacting the course of the series. ‘And Just Like That’ | TV Promos Could it be that Mirandas son Brady and Charlottes daughter Lily are hooking up? Is it just hormone-fueled teenage recklessness?...

August 10, 2023 · 2 min · 234 words · Tasha Jackson

Don’t Let Your Diagnosis Destroy Your Dreams— Finding The Love Of My Life While Battling Crohn’s

I had experienced chronic G.I. reactions before, but nothing like this. I was newly single and 26 years old. Uncertainty and fear flooded my world that night in that small hospital room. We prayed together for relief from the 20+ bloody bms daily paired with severe G.I. pain which required 3gs of IV Dilaudid daily to get through the agony. : Throughout my healing journey, I got the courage to start dating again....

August 9, 2023 · 2 min · 297 words · Patricia Reid

Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd Steal the Spotlight in ‘OMITB’ Season 3

And these two stars arent merely dishing out cameo appearances with a couple of zingers. Theyre seizing the helm and seizing our hearts in tandem. The gestures ever-so-subtly heightened, the vocal cracking more distinct than customary of screen acting. ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 3 Cast | Hulu Her audition snags her the role. But, this is the Streep were used to. Its not exactly surprising. However, somewhere between her audition and the first read-through, Loretta loses her way....

August 9, 2023 · 2 min · 275 words · Andre Mcbride

What You Don’t See— Uncovering The Reality Of Living With An Invisible Illness

This just happens to be where I am in my journey. This is my healthy girl era. I am proud of how far Ive come, and I am enjoying it. At just 35, I needed an ostomy for the second time in my life. I dont have pictures from when Ive been hospitalized in the past. I dont have any current ailments to chronicle. Thats the thing about having an invisible illness, most of your struggles are private....

August 9, 2023 · 3 min · 573 words · Edgar Allen

The 7 Most Adorable Nick and Charlie Moments in ‘Heartstopper’ Season 2

By Updated 1 year ago,January 16, 2024 Nick and Charlie are so cute in Heartstopper. Were not jealous at all… The mix of cutesy, bubbly excitement and innocent passion is too much for our hearts to bear. Heartstopper / Netflix When it comes to adorability, Nick and Charlie top the list. Want a well-done kiss? Though he doesnt need an excuse to kiss Nick, hes also asking permission (A+ consent-seeking)....

August 8, 2023 · 2 min · 423 words · Donald Long

Our 3 Favorite Minor Characters in ‘Heartstopper’ Season 2, Ranked

Theres so much love so much innocent passion that always peaks with kisses and cuddles. Its downright adorable, and they steal the spotlight (rightfully so). Supporting characters who are there to guide, nurture, or simply stand tall beside our primary protagonists. Tori in ‘Heartstopper’ | Netflix/Tudum Spoiler Warning for Season 2 of Heartstopper 3. Sarah Nelson (Olivia Colman) Nick Nelsons mother epitomizes the soft-spoken yet proud maternal figure. She supports her son unconditionally from the moment he comes out to her....

August 7, 2023 · 2 min · 367 words · Marvin Gomez

Unmatched Empathy– How IBD Warriors Helped Me Uncover A Strength I Never Knew I Had

I also just started my career as an up-and-coming fitness instructor. The only way I knew how to deal with my emotional pain was to swallow it. October 2015 I noticed my lower abdomen was starting to feel like it was inflamed and swollen. Rapidly my symptoms started to increase. February 2016 My symptoms becameunbearable. Thankfully, my mother came to my rescue and the GI that was my saving grace....

August 7, 2023 · 3 min · 432 words · Samantha Mack