Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, But Science Can Help
Don’t dwell too much, but do reflect.
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All Possibilities: The ‘Purple Rain’ Story
Though revered now, Prince’s iconic 1984 film and album succeeded against daunting odds. Music critic and journalist Alan Light provides the details in his new book, Let’s Go Crazy.
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Listen — 7:19Long-Term Birth Control Works Best For Teens, Pediatricians Say
When given their choice of contraceptives for free, almost three-quarters of sexually active teenage girls chose long-acting options like the IUD or hormonal implants, a study finds.
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Time Travel For The Everyday Adventurer
Petra Mayer, NPR Book Editor, shares a group of time traveling tales that will inject a sense of adventure into anyone’s summer.
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Listen — 6:15Cold Feet: Time To Call Off The Wedding, Or Chill?
Sometimes the pressure or expense of a pending wedding can cloud judgment about whether to call it off.
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Listen — 16:22How to Orchestrate a Graceful Exit
At the end of a long party, what’s the proper etiquette when you just want that last guest to leave? Lydia Ramsey, an etiquette expert in Savannah, Ga., offers tips to Madeleine Brand and Alex …
Listen — 3:12Slate’s Explainer: Runaway Brides and Cold Feet
Slate contributor Daniel Engber sheds light on the term “cold feet.” Recently, a soon-to-be bride disappeared days before her wedding in Georgia. She claimed she had been kidnapped — but in fact, it …
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