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jeudi 4 octobre 2018
I Was in an Emotionally Abusive Relationship, and I Didn't Even Realize It
At 23 years old, I fell fast and hard for an outgoing, charismatic man. When we began dating, he made me feel special, beautiful, and loved. I decided that any negative aspect of our relationship didn't matter because he loved me so much - there was a reasonable explanation for all of it. So when he proposed to me after almost a year of dating, I was overjoyed. I found a guy who wanted to commit his life to me. We were going to build a future together.
Six months into our engagement, that image of our life crumbled to pieces. My fiancé decided that he didn't want to marry me anymore, and it felt like a tragedy. I dreaded telling my friends and family; I was devastated. But their reactions to my news were not what I expected at all. One friend broke into tears. Another told me she was proud of me. My family felt guilty that they had let the relationship progress as much as it did.
They were relieved that my engagement to this man was over. Everyone had been scared for me, and I didn't get why. I was confused.
Everyone had been scared for me, and I didn't get why. I was confused.
This was the worst thing that had ever happened to me, wasn't it? But then, loved ones started telling me of times when they wish they had said something to me. Times when my fiancé would put me down or yell at me in public. And as more people stepped forward and told me that ending this relationship was a good thing (including this guy's own close friends), I came to a horrifying realization.
I was emotionally abused, and I could not admit to myself that it was happening at the time.
There were glimmers of problems from the beginning of our relationship, but I made the choice to ignore them. He would say little things to me or shout for a moment, but I brushed it off. It didn't become bad until we moved in together a month after our engagement.
My friends only saw what was happening in front of them, but behind closed doors it was even worse.
The first memory I have of definitive emotional abuse was an evening just a week or two after we moved into our apartment. We were sitting at the bar below our place having a drink when I noticed that he was getting Snapchats from a girl he nicknamed Kate Upton in his phone. I had mentioned to him once before that this made me uncomfortable, so when I saw that she had popped up once again, I questioned him about it. And he became furious with me.
He immediately stomped up the stairs to our apartment, and I quickly followed behind. He was livid. He told me I was ridiculous and jealous for questioning if he would be inappropriately interacting with another girl. And I felt terrible that I would ever question him - we were getting married, after all.
But the more I cried and apologized, the more he screamed at me.
But the more I cried and apologized, the more he screamed at me. I began to have a panic attack and I melted down to the ground, curled up in a ball in the hallway. But instead of stopping the yelling, he stood over me and continued to scream. I started hyperventilating. He told me I was faking it and I was pathetic. After he finished the shouting, he walked away from me. We were silent for about 20 minutes, then we got into bed and went to sleep. The next morning, he said he was sorry, but I needed to calm down with my emotions. So in the end, I was the one apologizing for what transpired the night before.
This was not a one-time thing. There were many more fights like this. And in the end I was always the one made to feel guilty. How dare I ever question him - he proposed to me. How could I do that to him? I was disgusted with myself for doubting him on a regular basis. I told myself that it was my anxiety making me paranoid.
But the screaming wasn't the only problem. This man would criticize me, put me down, and make me feel small constantly. If he didn't like something I was wearing, he would make sure I knew it. He told me I wasn't very funny and he didn't get why my friends laughed at me. He would constantly belittle me for being clumsy. I was afraid to spill something in front of him.
Another problem entirely was his lack of respect for people close to him. I watched him yell at his family on a regular basis over the tiniest things. He started off being incredibly close with my parents (they even helped him pick out my engagement ring), but as soon as we started planning the wedding, everything changed.
I started gaining weight. I became very quiet at work. I saw less of my friends. I felt bad about myself, but I didn't understand why. Wedding planning was not fun; I found it stressful. Like always, I told myself it was all in my head.
He had a lot of opinions about how he envisioned our wedding should be, and if my parents or I had a differing opinion, he was angry about it. We weren't putting a dime of our own money into the big day, so I felt weird about his resentment toward any ideas other than his own. When I tried to tell him that, he would tell me I was wrong. "Don't you love me because I have a lot of opinions?" he would say.
He stopped visiting my family with me. When I mentioned my parents, he would make snide remarks about them. I stopped talking about them altogether because it made me uncomfortable. My family loved me, and all they were trying to do was give us a dream wedding.
I loved this guy so much that I didn't care how I was feeling on the inside.
I loved this guy so much that I didn't care how I was feeling on the inside. I would do anything for him, and he knew that. So when he told me he was unhappy in our relationship, I asked him what I could do to fix that. All he could say was that he didn't know.
Eventually he told me that proposing to me was a mistake, but he wanted me to stay with him to see if we could work things out. More specifically, if I could fix all the things that were "wrong with me." And I did stay for a while. I so desperately wanted him to wake up and realize that no woman would love him the way I did. But he went about every day like things were normal, and I woke up every morning filled with dread, unsure of my future.
I asked him what was going on with our relationship a couple times, and each time it would result in an intense fight where we would part ways and stay with our families for a night or two. He told me I was impossible to talk to because I was too emotional.
After a weekend without hearing from him, I texted him asking if we could meet at the apartment and talk. His response - "Why?" I told him we needed to figure out what was going on, and he told me it wasn't a good thing for him personally to talk to me. We ended things.
I said I was moving out, so he went through everything I owned and put it in the middle of the family room. "I hope I made it a little easier for you," he said. While I sat at my parents' house (my new temporary home) and cried for a week straight, I received texts and calls from all over town - people told me he was out drinking most nights with his friends. They were confused by his actions. It hurt.
He blocked me and my friends from every social media platform. But that didn't stop the awful screenshots of his tweets bragging about going out and joking about needing a wingman. Even his friends were not loyal to him because they knew he turned me into a shell of the person I used to be.
A week later, on top of everything I had just gone through, I learned that he was not faithful to me. He was sending all sorts of photos of his penis to another girl before we were even engaged. Several people who knew about the exchanges informed me, even providing physical proof that the "other girl" admitted to all of it.
When I confronted him and his parents about his infidelity (bravest thing I've ever done, by the way), he pulled me to the side and asked me why I was trying to ruin his life. "We're done, Macy," he shouted at me. "You're trying to cause drama."
But I wasn't trying to cause drama. For the first time in my life, I was standing up to him. He had made me feel so guilty for questioning him all this time. And that feeling in the pit of my stomach was right all along. After trying to protect him and our relationship for a year and a half of my life, I was done. I missed who I used to be. I missed being happy. I realized that I had dedicated a huge period of my life trying to make sure I didn't make someone mad, and I was exhausted.
Why am I telling you this story? Because I know there are other people out there like me. People who lose themselves in the name of love, even if that love isn't healthy. Nobody deserves to be screamed at. Nobody deserves to be berated. I didn't understand that before, but I certainly know it now.
I was so scared to write about my experience, but now I feel empowered by it.
I was so scared to write about my experience, but now I feel empowered by it. I wanted to protect my former fiancé because a part of me still loves him, but I'm finished doing that now. I am trying to remind myself that yes, I am smart, funny, and strong. I didn't feel like I was any of those things for a long time. I'm having a hard time telling myself that now, but I will believe it again soon.
If you feel like you're being emotionally abused, trust your gut. Don't make excuses for it like I did. Learn from me. Talk to someone you trust. You may feel like you can't live without your partner, but you can. It will hurt. I'm still hurting every single day. But little by little, you will find yourself again. You won't believe you lived the way you did because of how happy you are now. And you will be stronger for it.
If you or a loved one are in need of any help, the Office on Women's Health has several resources here, including links to national hotlines.
Give Christian Bale All the Awards For Managing to Transform Into Dick Cheney
In a sentence we never thought we'd type: here's a first look at Christian Bale as Dick Cheney. The 44-year-old known method actor transformed into the 77-year-old former vice president for the upcoming dramedy Vice also starring Sam Rockwell as George W. Bush, Amy Adams as Lynne Cheney, and Steve Carell as Donald Rumsfeld. By the look of the trailer, the movie will explore his infamous power maneuvers, personal life, and at times underhanded relationship with the then-president. Vice is slated for a Christmas Day release later this year. Watch the wild trailer above.
Heck Yes! Tracee Ellis Ross Opens Up About Being 45, "Happily Single," and Childless
On her ABC sitcom Black-ish, Tracee Ellis Ross is married with five kids and has more school bake sales than any parent should have to keep up with, but in real life, her day-to-day is the exact opposite. As the cover star of InStyle's November issue, the 45-year-old actress opened up about being "happily single," regardless of what other people have to say about it. "It's sort of fascinating to be 45 and single and childless," she told the magazine.
"These are very big and very personal questions that aren't anyone's business but that somehow, like the right to choose, become fodder for public conversation," Tracee shared. "Some of the ability to reflect on what I really want comes from pushing up against a society that shames me for not having the expected trappings. I'm very pleased with my existence these days. Have I had to learn to make friends with loneliness? Yes. I think if I were in a relationship, it would be the same."
As someone who similarly thrives with a significant amount of "me time," I can relate to Tracee's mindset. How she spends her alone time absolutely differs from mine, however. For Tracee, it's tending to her lemon trees, playing dress-up in her closet, and redefining what self-care means to her. For me, it's the elliptical, the couch, and lots of snacks.
For decades, Tracee has wowed us with her timeless bikini body, her ability to know how to rock *just* the right amount of bright colors, and how to dance like no one's watching, but she's the first to admit that it takes hard work. "The 'I woke up like this' thing? Bullsh*t!" she said. "Black-ish is in HD, darling! There's no Vaseline on the lenses. At 18 I might have woken up like this. At 45 I f*cking work for it."
She added, "I love potato chips more than anything in the world, and so I work out hard. I put masks on my face. I take care of myself. And, by the way, to me self-care does not mean going to the spa. It's learning to say no. It's knowing yourself so you can make choices that are an expression of you. That's self-care." We're going to need that printed on a poster ASAP!
The First 5 Minutes of The Walking Dead's Season 9 Premiere Reveal So Much
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We are mere days away from the premiere of The Walking Dead season nine. It's been a roller coaster of a time getting to this point, and there's a lot happening with our favorite zombie killers, on- and off-screen. The series has a new showrunner in Angela Kang, several faces have joined the cast, and one very familiar face is making its exit at the end of the season. But it's the changes on-screen that we've been anxious to learn more about, and AMC has generously allowed us a peek at the opening minutes of season nine's first episode.
As we already know, the season will jump forward in time following the conclusion of the "All-Out War" arc between Rick Grimes and Negan. Though the trailers for the season alluded to the uprising of a civil war among our favorite communities, it's a big difference from how the season actually opens up. The five minutes we're able to see are calm and serene, almost idyllic if that's possible in a post-apocalyptic era. Rick and company have definitely established a peace that we haven't seen since the prison's heyday or when Alexandria was first introduced to us. There are crops being grown and harvested for various uses, well-established communications between the communicates, and alternate modes of transportation. It may just be horses, but it's still something.
It really looks like Rick might be creating the utopia that Carl envisioned for everyone before he died. However, since we know these are "Rick Grimes's Final Episodes" and that the Whisperers will be making their debut, it's only a matter of time before that peace is ruined. For now, check out the opening minutes of The Walking Dead season nine and try not to think of how badly things are probably going to go in the future.
Because It's Ridiculously Confusing, Here Is Every Movie in the Halloween Franchise
If you're confused about the Halloween franchise, you're not alone. So far, there have been 10 films, including two remakes, one film that doesn't include any characters from the rest of the installments, and three films that are totally ignored in the events of subsequent chapters. Now we have an 11th movie coming out next month, and though you're sure to be terrified (just check out the trailer!), we doubt anyone but Halloween superfans actually know how the whole series plays out.
To get you ready for the latest Halloween's release, here a recap of all of the films in the franchise. Some of them are terrifying, some are ridiculous, and only some feature the original scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis, but we promise that every Halloween movie is definitely entertaining.
The Walking Dead Changed the Opening Credits For Season 9, and We're Very Into It
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As we get closer to the premiere of The Walking Dead's ninth season, it's becoming more obvious that former showrunner Scott M. Gimple wasn't kidding when he said this season was a new chapter for the series. Not only have changes occurred behind the scenes - with Angela Kang stepping up as the new showrunner and Andrew Lincoln announcing his exit at the end of this season - but we're also seeing a completely new approach to the series' opening credits.
For the first time since the pilot, The Walking Dead is doing away with its standard use of character and weaponry photos for the title sequence. Now the opening credits are an animated design similar to the art used in the original graphic novels. Though it also features iconography associated with popular characters - like Michonne's katana, Daryl's motorcycle, and Rick's pistols - it also highlights that we're focusing on something new in season nine, which is the growth of a civilization. We see trees growing leaves, abandoned buildings being rebuilt, and signs of new life everywhere. It's a testament to the fact that the characters are focused on the future rather than just survival.
Kang revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that the idea behind the new sequence actually came from Gimple, and several companies submitted ideas for the job. The winning sequence was "graphic novel inspired," which Kang was especially excited about. "We're paying homage to some of the iconic moments from the graphic novel," she explained. "Life is coming out of death. Nature's taking over, while other things are crumbling."
Check out the new opening sequence below and get ready for The Walking Dead season nine, premiering Oct. 7.
Insecure's Kendrick Sampson Gets Real About Mental Health Following THAT Finale Bombshell
When Kendrick Sampson received the script for the season three finale of Insecure, he had no idea how much it would parallel his own life and mental health struggles. Now, he's opening up about it all. For those who don't watch the show, Kendrick's character, Nathan, returned with flowers and sadness in his eyes after ghosting Issa for a month. The two had been romantically involved, and things were escalating, so his disappearance came as a surprise to not only Issa, but to viewers as well. He explained that he was "in a bad place" and needed to go home to Houston.
On one hand, we understand that he's struggling deeply with depression, but on the other, we cannot excuse his lack of communication for a full month - and Kendrick agrees. The 30-year-old actor has a lot to say about what's going on with Nathan and why he's "complicated AF."
"Ghosting/No communication is probably my biggest pet peeve. It really has f*cked me up many times and I've talked [about] that. But I haven't talked a lot about my history and family history with mental health. I'm blown away by all of the articles and tweets about mental health around this last episode. That's super encouraging!" he wrote in a lengthy Instagram post. "Reading that last scene in the last episode really broke my heart because I know it all too well. I've seen it first hand with my close family and friends. I have debilitating anxiety problems and I know trying to explain can be super frustrating. I've seen mental health problems constantly dismissed and excused in my life and in others."
He added, "People of color, especially men, are not allowed to have mental illness. By no means am I excusing no communication. And it doesn't excuse Nathan ghosting! It's a complex issue."
While Nathan's struggles with depression have yet to be explored on the HBO series, the finale was a nod at how necessary it is to portray these real-life issues on television. In the last five minutes of the finale, Kendrick's character showed the pain and reality of facing your mental health issues head on, and in real life, he's doing the same.
How Michelle Williams Deals With Her Own Anxiety
In many ways, Venom is set to buck the norm when it comes to superhero movies. Sure, it may have the same basic structure - hero develops insane powers, villain makes a lot of trouble, hero saves the day - but there's so much more to the vicious antihero than meets the eye. This departure can largely be attributed to the interesting cast. Sure, Tom Hardy can pull off a slightly campy man-eating alien, but we also have Riz Ahmed as a supervillian and Jenny Slate as a morally questionable scientist. And then there's Michelle Williams, who plays the brazen, bold Anne Weying aka Eddie Brock's love interest.
It's a one-two punch, namely because Williams has never acted in a blockbuster action, let alone a superhero, movie of this kind of scale before. What's more, Anne isn't your typical supporting woman, either; she saves Eddie Brock multiple times and she's front and center fighting against the bad guys. Just ahead of the film's release, we sat down with Williams to talk about everything. Why she signed up for the film, how she gave the character her own unique spin, and what we can expect in the inevitable sequels.
POPSUGAR: So what inspired you to take on this film?
Michelle Williams: [Pointing to a poster of Tom Hardy] That guy. He's so talented in everything that he does. He does things that you've never seen before, but at the same time you really believe are happening or happened, which is such a rare quality. And I was just so curious about his process and how he got there, and if I could hang out in the ring with him and go the distance. So the idea of working with him was super appealing. The film was shot in Atlanta. It keeps me on the East Coast. It's one of my directives. And I thought it would be fun for a change of scenery to do something that's outside of my comfort zone and to just be bigger.
PS: Right, and a superhero movie hasn't been in your wheelhouse before. How did it feel kind of settling into this?
MW: For me, I don't have to don a special suit or anything. So, that part of it didn't feel too intimidating. It was really just the kind of opening myself up to - when you make a movie, it's not really just that you think, "Oh, my Gosh. So many people are going to see this." It's that you're making it in front of so many people. The crew is 100 plus people deep. And so whatever you're doing is being observed by more people than on the movies that I usually make. Could I feel comfortable in that environment? It was a fun challenge for me.
PS: Do you have times, even now, when your anxiety gets the better of you? What do you do when you're kind of having trouble grounding yourself?
MW: Yeah. It's funny. It's one of the benefits of having been doing this for so long, being so many years into something. You don't really know, but you've built up your own way of working. You've built up your own kind of a little toolbox of things that you can choose from when you're stuck. Or when something's not working, and you've gone after it a few times, and you haven't grabbed it, and you're starting to feel nervous about it. If you're going to get there, you sort of draw into this little kit that you've assembled. It's all experience-based knowledge. And also, the belief that, "OK, I've been in this situation before, and I've seen my way through it, so I'm going to give myself the faith that that will happen again. I'm going to let myself keep experimenting or keep failing until I get to an outcome."
PS: That is so interesting. It's like that saying: you've made it through every bad day you've ever had.
MW: Yeah! And I'm here, so chances are I'm going to survive another one. And I think really just the key is just be super gentle with yourself - as soon as you start taking up the whip and beating yourself up for not being where you wanted to be, or not doing what you wanted to be doing, it won't help your cause.
PS: But sometimes that's easier said than done, don't you think?
MW: Well, if ultimately the goal is to fulfill your expectations or your desires, then you'll do anything. You don't want to stand in the way of it. It gets easier as you get older to not self-sabotage. It gets easier as you get older to just clear the path and let yourself walk down it without too much interference or desire for self-negation.
PS: Ah! I love that. I want to talk about Annie now. I noticed there's a flip of the whole "damsel in distress" thing; Eddie's kind of the damsel a lot of the time. How did it feel to kind of have that agency for your character?
MW: It was really important to me. I wanted it to feel like there was a gender swap, and I took that very literally. Like, that she literally wears the pants in the family! She's off to work with her briefcase and her business suit . . . I wanted it to feel very much like it was a 2017, 2018 film, when a woman is empowered enough to stand up for herself and to demand to be treated better. That meant a lot to me, even inside of this comic book world.
PS: What was the creative process like, crafting the character? Were you involved from the get-go?
MW: What I really wanted to do was enhance things. Like the break-up scene: my line that I contributed was, "I love you Eddie, but I love myself more."
PS: Which is so great.
MW: That, to me, summed up her whole character, and that was my idea. I was like this is the sort of gist in the thing, and this is what I wanted her to be able to say, and this is how I want her to walk away. And things like the wardrobe. I don't want sort of a jeans and T-shirt vibe. I want somebody who walks with a lot of authority.
PS: There's a point when you really get to "flex your muscles," so to speak, without giving too much away. Are you hoping to explore a more powerful side to Annie in the future?
MW: One can only hope. I mean I just think that would be such a blast, and from a woman's point of view, from a female perspective, to see what that darkness would be made of and how it would affect a human being as a woman.
5 Places You Can Watch Halloweentown From the Cozy Comfort of Your Home
Disney's Halloweentown is arguably one of the best movies to get you excited for Halloween. Not only does it star the late Debbie Reynolds, but if you're not looking to get too spooked, then the Disney Channel classic is the way to go. Here are the places you can watch it just in time for Halloween.
- Disney Channel Go: If Disney Channel is already part of your cable/satellite subscription, you can watch the Halloween classic for free on the website.
- YouTube: You can stream the movie on YouTube for $5.99.
- iTunes: Halloweentown is available for purchase on iTunes for $5.99.
- Amazon Channels: You can either rent it for $2.99 on Amazon or purchase it for $5.99.
- Google Play: You can buy the film on Google Play for $5.99.
Kevin Hart's New Movie Will Make You Cry, and Not Just From Laughter
Kevin Hart's new comedy with Tiffany Haddish, Night School, has only just hit theaters, but we've already got another funny one to look forward to. This time, we can can expect humor and a lot of heart; The Upside looks like it'll make us giggle like schoolgirls and then cry like babies. The film is a reimagining of 2001's The Untouchables, and it focuses on the unlikely bond formed between a wealthy quadriplegic man (Cranston) and the candidate he chooses to hire as his live-in caretaker (Hart). Of course, it looks like Hart will bring his signature humor to the role, but there appear to be tender and emotional moments to balance it out. This is definitely one to have on your radar in 2019.
You're Not Imagining Things; Lucas Hedges Is Everywhere Right Now
We were so thrilled when we heard that Garrard Conley's memoir Boy Erased was getting a big-screen adaptation written and directed by Joel Edgerton. The story follows Jared, a teenager living in a small Arkansas town who is unwillingly outed to his devout Baptist parents and subsequently must attend a gay conversion therapy program through his church. It's a compelling story that's already been getting a ton of buzz, and we have been counting down the days until its Nov. 2 release.
That excitement quadrupled when we heard the power players who would head up the cast. Ever since Nicole Kidman knocked our socks off in Big Little Lies, we've been patiently waiting for more opportunities to see her own the theater. She has been cast as Nancy, Jared's mother, and we can hear the Oscar buzz already. Then, we have New Zealander Russell Crowe depicting Jared's pastor father, Marshall. Even Edgerton himself has a role in the film, playing the head therapist at the gay conversion therapy program. The true star, however, is Lucas Hedges, who plays the intricate character of Jared as he navigates this arduous, painful time in his life.
We've been fans of Hedges for a while now, and his roster proves that he is a truly talented young actor. It was back in a middle-school play that the casting director for Moonrise Kingdom (2012) spotted the young Hedges and gave him his start with the role of Redford. After that, Hedges went on to win roles in Arthur Newman, Labor Day, The Zero Theorem, and The Grand Budapest Hotel. He earned a lot of attention for his role as Jeremey Renner's son in the film adaptation of Nick Schou's book Kill the Messenger. Then in 2015, he was cast as Ritchie Joanou opposite Peter Sarsgaard, Thandie Newton, Uma Thurman, and Zachary Quinto in the television miniseries The Slap.
But it was his role in Kenneth Lonergan's 2016 film Manchester by the Sea that truly introduced audiences to Hedges's unimaginable talent. He played Patrick Chandler, the nephew of Casey Affleck's character, who must grapple with his father's sudden death and the complicated behavior of his new guardian. For this role, he was nominated for an Academy Award. It's hard to believe that things for Hedges could get any better than that, but 2017 proved to be his year. He played Danny O'Neill in one of our favorite films of that year, Lady Bird, in addition to starring as Frances McDormand's son in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. It's almost as if Hedges is a magnet for Academy Award-nominated films (take note, Martin Scorsese.)
On top of his role in Boy Erased, Hedges will also star opposite Julia Roberts in Ben Is Back this year (another role already getting a ton of buzz) and in Mid90s, a film written and directed by Jonah Hill. He will also make his first Broadway appearance in The Waverly Gallery. And if all that doesn't seem like enough, he's starring in a Shia LaBeouf film called Honey Boy in the near future.
Eric McCormack Shrugs Off Reboot Fatigue, Especially When It Comes to Will & Grace
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When it comes to the Will & Grace reboot, which is heading into its second season, you might be tempted to scream, "Ugh, not another reboot!" But I'm here to tell you this isn't any ordinary revamp. That's because, even though the show ended more than 10 years ago, not much has changed. With many of the same writers, the same stars (obviously), and even the same director, it's almost as if Will & Grace was never off the air.
In September, I was lucky enough to hop onto the iconic set of the iconic series, where Eric McCormack, our beloved Will, echoed the same sentiment in an interview. Will & Grace seems to be the exception to the rule. Moreover, what's wrong with a little nostalgia here and there, especially when it's good quality? And that's not all McCormack had to say about the series; we dove in deep about what makes it so great after all this time and what we can expect in the season to come.
- On this season's handsome special guest Matt Bomer: "[He] was great. I think he'll be back. He plays a newscaster that Will has the hots for. One of my favorite lines is, 'I love that guy. He's my secret fantasy. Him and the hot twin from the Property Brothers.'"
- On why the show is still so fresh: "It truly is in the writing, right? We've got five or six of our original writers, including the guys that created the show, and then some new blood that is just fantastic. But if they weren't coming up with new ways to play with these characters, we'd be pumping out a pretty mediocre show."
- On Will and Grace living together after all these years: "There was a time when you watched Will and Grace living together, and you were like, 'Well, at what point do you guys go off and get a life?' I think it's different now, because they did go off and get a life, and they had their hearts broken, and there was divorce, and there were life lessons, and now one of the life lessons is, 'Hey. Friends can live together, and to hell with the stigma.'"
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- On reboot fatigue: "Actually, it's invigorating to realize how connected you are to characters. This wasn't just like, 'Oh, comfort food.' People couldn't wait to see these characters again, which surprised us. I didn't know that. I was relieved and delighted. In this very disposable world that we live in, it's nice to bring something back, to recenter, recycle it in the best way. Not just because we can't think of anything else to do, but because hey, here's a little piece of our heart that we said goodbye to. And if it can be legitimately revived, then why not?"
- On the political issues the revival takes on: "We started pretty big. We started in the White House last year, and I think there was a slow pulling away. There's one we're doing this week with Karen that is really funny and relatively current. But it's hard to be current on a show when I don't know when this episode's going to air. At best, maybe in five weeks. At worst, it could be six months when, hopefully, we're not talking about it anymore."
Barack Obama Shares a Little Love Note For His "Extraordinary Partner," Michelle
It's been 26 years since Barack and Michelle Obama tied the knot, and the former president took to social media on Wednesday to share a sweet message for his other half. He posted a picture of Michelle looking out the window of an airplane, and in the caption, he wrote, "Happy Anniversary, @MichelleObama. For 26 years, you've been an extraordinary partner, someone who can always make me laugh, and my favorite person to see the world with."
Of course, the Obamas bringing their A game to Instagram for thoughtful tributes is nothing new. Back in May, Michelle posted a picture of Barack for his birthday, saying, "The view is always better with you." And who could forget her adorable wedding-day throwback? Keep reading to see some of the Obamas' sweet messages for each other, then find out why Obama recently broke his no-selfie rule.
The 28 Most Spooktacular Halloween Movies to Watch This Holiday Season
The season of pumpkin spice everything, candy corn, and scary movies has arrived. And you know what that means: it's time to rewatch your favorite Halloween movies. When the temperature is dropping and nostalgia is running high, there's comfort to be found in the familiar scares of Poltergeist or the childhood memories of Hocus Pocus. Each year, Hollywood releases new scary movies in the hopes that they'll attain the same iconic status, and some of them actually succeed. Still, it's the tried-and-true greats that fans of all things spooky return to year after year. While there are a few new classics on this list, the majority of these films are certified Halloween favorites. Because come on, can Halloween even come if you don't watch The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Disney Is Releasing 4 Jerseys Inspired by Famous Rides, Including the Haunted Mansion!
Oh, you thought Disney was done releasing spirit jerseys? The clothing trend that has been sweeping the parks is going strong, and Disney has unveiled four new jerseys inspired by four beloved attractions: the Haunted Mansion, It's a Small World, Pirates of the Caribbean, and the Enchanted Tiki Room.
Though it's tough to pick a favorite among the four, the Haunted Mansion jersey feels particularly timely with Halloween approaching. (We also love the Ghost Host logo on the front.) At the same time, the It's a Small World jersey is a colorful classic - just like the ride.
According to Disney Style, the jerseys are arriving at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World sometime in October, but a specific date has not yet been released. In the meantime, start figuring out which ride you'll be repping next time you visit a park.
The 1 Dealbreaker in a Relationship Based on Your Zodiac Sign
When it comes to relationships, it's not all rainbows and sunshine. Problems arise, apologies are made, and you go from there. However, there are certain things that might just be unforgivable to some, where they're unable to move forward and put it out of their minds. Plus, this one "dealbreaker" probably varies based on the person. You might hate when people interrupt you, while your partner doesn't get as bothered. It's all about the learning process to better understand whom you're dealing with. Here's the one thing that could be a major no-no based on your zodiac sign.
Free WiFi For All Passengers Is in the Works at Delta, and It's Kind of a Big Deal
Traveling with Delta is about to get a little bit better. While the airline's free Biscoff cookies are already a real treat and all, Delta CEO Ed Bastian recently confirmed at the Skift Global Forum in NYC that a plan for free in-flight WiFi is in the works. "I don't know of anywhere else, besides in an airplane, that you can't get free Wi-Fi," Bastian said, according to Forbes. "We're going to make it free."
Though several airlines now offer internet connectivity for a price, not many offer it entirely free for passengers seated in all sections. A few international airlines - Emirates, Norwegian, and Qatar Airways, for example - offer free WiFi, as well as JetBlue for flights traveling within the contiguous United States.
Unfortunately, Bastian did not disclose any additional details about the plan, nor did he say when travelers can expect to access the free WiFi. Though it might be a long shot, it would be amazing to have this feature in time for the holidays. What do you say, Delta? Maybe as a holiday gift?
The 15 Coolest Places to Celebrate Halloween Across the United States
Halloween is upon us, and many destinations throughout America thrive on bringing this fun holiday to life. Whether it's hosting paranormal activity tours, haunted houses, or spooky walking tours, there's never a shortage of Halloween activities worth traveling for in the United States. From murder mysteries in Finger Lakes, NY, to festivals in Honolulu, here are some of the most underrated and festive places to celebrate Halloween across America.
This Frozen-Inspired Wedding Shoot Will Warm Your Heart
Have you ever had a spectacular idea and you just can't let it go? Photographer Sonia is a huge fan of the hit Disney movie Frozen, so she turned her passion into reality with this Frozen-inspired styled photo shoot, which took place at the Snowbird Mountain Resort in Utah. "We ventured far away and created a spectacular kind of magic - just as Queen Elsa did," Sonia said. The Frozen theme extended to the food as well, with intricately decorated cupcakes and an adorable appearance from beloved character Olaf. This wedding shoot will bring out your inner child and looks absolutely magical.
75 Halloween Costumes For Women That Are Seriously GENIUS
Ladies, it's time to prove just how creative you can be! This year for Halloween, dress up as something that will stand out in a sea of seriously basic costumes. We've rounded up our favorite costume ideas - there's something in here for everyone. Whether you want to dress funny, sexy, simple, or elaborate, you'll leave these costume photos feeling inspired. Check them all out!
The 31 Best High-Tech Gifts of 2018 for Any Guy in Your Life
It doesn't matter whether he's your dad, husband, or brother, shopping for men who already have their dens decked out with every tech toy imaginable is tough. So we've put together a gift guide for the guys who have it all. These are gifts he definitely won't expect.
- Additional reporting by Nicole Yi
I Was in an Emotionally Abusive Relationship, and I Didn't Even Realize It
At 23 years old, I fell fast and hard for an outgoing, charismatic man. When we began dating, he made me feel special, beautiful, and loved. I decided that any negative aspect of our relationship didn't matter because he loved me so much - there was a reasonable explanation for all of it. So when he proposed to me after almost a year of dating, I was overjoyed. I found a guy who wanted to commit his life to me. We were going to build a future together.
Six months into our engagement, that image of our life crumbled to pieces. My fiancé decided that he didn't want to marry me anymore, and it felt like a tragedy. I dreaded telling my friends and family; I was devastated. But their reactions to my news were not what I expected at all. One friend broke into tears. Another told me she was proud of me. My family felt guilty that they had let the relationship progress as much as it did.
They were relieved that my engagement to this man was over. Everyone had been scared for me, and I didn't get why. I was confused.
Everyone had been scared for me, and I didn't get why. I was confused.
This was the worst thing that had ever happened to me, wasn't it? But then, loved ones started telling me of times when they wish they had said something to me. Times when my fiancé would put me down or yell at me in public. And as more people stepped forward and told me that ending this relationship was a good thing (including this guy's own close friends), I came to a horrifying realization.
I was emotionally abused, and I could not admit to myself that it was happening at the time.
There were glimmers of problems from the beginning of our relationship, but I made the choice to ignore them. He would say little things to me or shout for a moment, but I brushed it off. It didn't become bad until we moved in together a month after our engagement.
My friends only saw what was happening in front of them, but behind closed doors it was even worse.
The first memory I have of definitive emotional abuse was an evening just a week or two after we moved into our apartment. We were sitting at the bar below our place having a drink when I noticed that he was getting Snapchats from a girl he nicknamed Kate Upton in his phone. I had mentioned to him once before that this made me uncomfortable, so when I saw that she had popped up once again, I questioned him about it. And he became furious with me.
He immediately stomped up the stairs to our apartment, and I quickly followed behind. He was livid. He told me I was ridiculous and jealous for questioning if he would be inappropriately interacting with another girl. And I felt terrible that I would ever question him - we were getting married, after all.
But the more I cried and apologized, the more he screamed at me.
But the more I cried and apologized, the more he screamed at me. I began to have a panic attack and I melted down to the ground, curled up in a ball in the hallway. But instead of stopping the yelling, he stood over me and continued to scream. I started hyperventilating. He told me I was faking it and I was pathetic. After he finished the shouting, he walked away from me. We were silent for about 20 minutes, then we got into bed and went to sleep. The next morning, he said he was sorry, but I needed to calm down with my emotions. So in the end, I was the one apologizing for what transpired the night before.
This was not a one-time thing. There were many more fights like this. And in the end I was always the one made to feel guilty. How dare I ever question him - he proposed to me. How could I do that to him? I was disgusted with myself for doubting him on a regular basis. I told myself that it was my anxiety making me paranoid.
But the screaming wasn't the only problem. This man would criticize me, put me down, and make me feel small constantly. If he didn't like something I was wearing, he would make sure I knew it. He told me I wasn't very funny and he didn't get why my friends laughed at me. He would constantly belittle me for being clumsy. I was afraid to spill something in front of him.
Another problem entirely was his lack of respect for people close to him. I watched him yell at his family on a regular basis over the tiniest things. He started off being incredibly close with my parents (they even helped him pick out my engagement ring), but as soon as we started planning the wedding, everything changed.
I started gaining weight. I became very quiet at work. I saw less of my friends. I felt bad about myself, but I didn't understand why. Wedding planning was not fun; I found it stressful. Like always, I told myself it was all in my head.
He had a lot of opinions about how he envisioned our wedding should be, and if my parents or I had a differing opinion, he was angry about it. We weren't putting a dime of our own money into the big day, so I felt weird about his resentment toward any ideas other than his own. When I tried to tell him that, he would tell me I was wrong. "Don't you love me because I have a lot of opinions?" he would say.
He stopped visiting my family with me. When I mentioned my parents, he would make snide remarks about them. I stopped talking about them altogether because it made me uncomfortable. My family loved me, and all they were trying to do was give us a dream wedding.
I loved this guy so much that I didn't care how I was feeling on the inside.
I loved this guy so much that I didn't care how I was feeling on the inside. I would do anything for him, and he knew that. So when he told me he was unhappy in our relationship, I asked him what I could do to fix that. All he could say was that he didn't know.
Eventually he told me that proposing to me was a mistake, but he wanted me to stay with him to see if we could work things out. More specifically, if I could fix all the things that were "wrong with me." And I did stay for a while. I so desperately wanted him to wake up and realize that no woman would love him the way I did. But he went about every day like things were normal, and I woke up every morning filled with dread, unsure of my future.
I asked him what was going on with our relationship a couple times, and each time it would result in an intense fight where we would part ways and stay with our families for a night or two. He told me I was impossible to talk to because I was too emotional.
After a weekend without hearing from him, I texted him asking if we could meet at the apartment and talk. His response - "Why?" I told him we needed to figure out what was going on, and he told me it wasn't a good thing for him personally to talk to me. We ended things.
I said I was moving out, so he went through everything I owned and put it in the middle of the family room. "I hope I made it a little easier for you," he said. While I sat at my parents' house (my new temporary home) and cried for a week straight, I received texts and calls from all over town - people told me he was out drinking most nights with his friends. They were confused by his actions. It hurt.
He blocked me and my friends from every social media platform. But that didn't stop the awful screenshots of his tweets bragging about going out and joking about needing a wingman. Even his friends were not loyal to him because they knew he turned me into a shell of the person I used to be.
A week later, on top of everything I had just gone through, I learned that he was not faithful to me. He was sending all sorts of photos of his penis to another girl before we were even engaged. Several people who knew about the exchanges informed me, even providing physical proof that the "other girl" admitted to all of it.
When I confronted him and his parents about his infidelity (bravest thing I've ever done, by the way), he pulled me to the side and asked me why I was trying to ruin his life. "We're done, Macy," he shouted at me. "You're trying to cause drama."
But I wasn't trying to cause drama. For the first time in my life, I was standing up to him. He had made me feel so guilty for questioning him all this time. And that feeling in the pit of my stomach was right all along. After trying to protect him and our relationship for a year and a half of my life, I was done. I missed who I used to be. I missed being happy. I realized that I had dedicated a huge period of my life trying to make sure I didn't make someone mad, and I was exhausted.
Why am I telling you this story? Because I know there are other people out there like me. People who lose themselves in the name of love, even if that love isn't healthy. Nobody deserves to be screamed at. Nobody deserves to be berated. I didn't understand that before, but I certainly know it now.
I was so scared to write about my experience, but now I feel empowered by it.
I was so scared to write about my experience, but now I feel empowered by it. I wanted to protect my former fiancé because a part of me still loves him, but I'm finished doing that now. I am trying to remind myself that yes, I am smart, funny, and strong. I didn't feel like I was any of those things for a long time. I'm having a hard time telling myself that now, but I will believe it again soon.
If you feel like you're being emotionally abused, trust your gut. Don't make excuses for it like I did. Learn from me. Talk to someone you trust. You may feel like you can't live without your partner, but you can. It will hurt. I'm still hurting every single day. But little by little, you will find yourself again. You won't believe you lived the way you did because of how happy you are now. And you will be stronger for it.
If you or a loved one are in need of any help, the Office on Women's Health has several resources here, including links to national hotlines.
Style Your Fall Flats Like This, and You'll Get More Attention Than You Would in 5-Inch Heels
Even if you live for heels - standing tall, making a statement, and all that jazz - there's no denying that flats give your feet a breather and make walking around a breeze. While adding inches can surely make you pop out of a crowd, we came up with 27 street style sourced ways for achieving the same bold style without the elevation. Although, you know, you will be elevating your look by trying out these tips and tricks, all of which draw focus to certain elements of an outfit without being too obvious about it. If flats feel ordinary or "simple" to you, you're about to have a whole new outlook this Fall, especially when you shop our favorite pairs after the jump.
Kate Spade New York Released New Glitter Sneakers, So You Can Freak Out Now!
It's amazing how glitter can marginally improve just about anything. That's why we lost it when we discovered these brand-new Kate Spade New York Felecia Sneakers ($118). (Even unicorns and mermaids aren't worthy!) The magical kicks come in both multiglitter and all silver. We love them both so much, we may just have to get both.
This fresh release would be an excellent investment for the holiday season. They'll look cute with jeans, a tracksuit, or a simple dress. The pair includes removable insoles that add extra comfort, so you can stroll around in these shoes all day long. A special design like this won't stay in stock for long, so treat yourself to these sneakers today.
14 Ridiculously Easy Halloween Costumes From Topshop
Choosing a Halloween costume often feels tedious and sometimes like a waste of money. But what if we told you that life could be a whole lot easier? Thanks to Topshop, it can be. We scoured the store for wardrobe essentials that can easily double as Halloween costumes.
From a polka-dot-print dress that screams Cruella de Vil to a cozy sweater that's the perfect shade of Cookie Monster blue, we're counting down 14 easy costume ideas you can wear well past Halloween.
If Your Girl's Got a Big Reputation For Loving Taylor Swift, She'll Love These Fashion Gifts
Taylor Swift is known for wearing certain items again and again. Some of them, like red lipstick, have been mainstays throughout her entire career, whereas others are specific to her latest Reputation phase. (We see you, snakeskin backpack!) If you know a Swiftie who also happens to be a style connoisseur, she'll recognize any of the gifts ahead as staples in Taylor's wardrobe.
Needless to say, she'll be happy to have them. Even those who aren't diehards can admit that Taylor has mastered her signature look, and it definitely starts with statement items. Who wouldn't want to find one of those all tied up in wrapping paper? (Hint, hint: make that snake print wrapping paper, and you're golden.)
26 Outfits That Prove Sequins Are Actually Really Easy to Wear
Yes, it's easy to wear a sequined gown if you're going out to a fancy dinner or a gala, but when you're trying to incorporate sparkle into your everyday wear, it gets a bit tricky. If you're looking for a way to give your outfit a fun, shimmery spin, it's time to give sequins a shot.
After looking at these street style outfits, you'll quickly realize that it's actually pretty easy to wear sequins in the daytime. From a crisp white blouse paired with a pink sequined skirt to a strapless sparkly dress worn over a pair of jeans, we're counting down 26 ways you can wear sequins this season. Read on to take a look and get inspired.
This Fall Boot Trend Made All My Outfits Better
Boot season is officially upon us, and as someone who finds Summer dressing particularly challenging, I am personally thrilled that boots are back in my life. That said, I've chosen to swap out my 100 million (not really, but close enough) black booties and dive feet first into the red boot trend.
I wear a ton of black, and I wanted to switch it up without really switching it up. So I decided to make a case for red booties, opting for my trusty pair of Daniella Shevel BellaDonna ankle boots. The best part is that I really didn't need to adjust my outfits to wear a bold-colored shoe. I went about styling my regular Fall outfits and simply swapped out the black boots for red. Turns out I'm now a red boots girl, and I'm never going back.
Rihanna Just Wore the Head-to-Toe Python Look That Hasn't Been Done Since J Lo
OK, Rihanna, what's back in style: head-to-toe python, the bucket hat, or both? The songstress and entrepreneur stepped out in Sydney, Australia, to celebrate the anniversary of her Fenty Beauty line, and she chose a memorable look for a memorable evening. Rihanna threw it back to the early aughts in an Atelier Versace combo consisting of a strapless minidress and cap, but the Christian Louboutin ankle-strap pumps and matching Mark Cross mini bag were her own additions.
The all-out animal print immediately reminded us of Jennifer Lopez's blue Dsquared2 ensemble from 2014, which she wore to an American Idol photocall. But the trend even harks back to the '90s, when the Spice Girls were sporting the snake pattern on crop top and bell-bottom pant sets, along with lingerie slips.
If, like us, you appreciate a good throwback, whether it's on the carpet or the street, you'll love admiring Rihanna's latest - accessorized with diamonds from Chopard - and comparing it to J Lo's similar moment. And if all that nostalgia sparks enough excitement, you just might want to tap into this whole python thing with a new dress too.
This Unexpected Item of Clothing Has Made Getting Dressed So Much Easier
I've got a great pair of booties that have a little dip at the ankle, making any socks visible. Rather than throwing off my look, I tried out a pair of no-show socks, and now I can't imagine life without them.
See, there are two kinds of no-show socks, but the trick is to pick up the ones that offer more coverage than just over your toes, so they don't slip off your feet easily and end up bunched in the front of your shoes. No-show socks that cover the ankle, oftentimes with a little sneaky, sticky grip on the fabric, will keep you comfy without messing with your outfit. Shop the essentials right here.
9 Times Princess Beatrice Proved She's a Royal Expert at Dressing Up For Weddings
The British royal family is always spotted wearing eye-catching looks at weddings, and that's especially true for Princess Beatrice of York. While her sister Princess Eugenie also knows how to turn heads, we can't help but fawn over Beatrice's wedding guest style.
Princess Beatrice has a knack for wearing bright colors ranging from a gorgeous teal to a striking purple hue when attending weddings. And, of course, her outfits are never complete without one of her trademark fascinators. Take a look back at some of her most memorable moments ahead to see what we're talking about.
Here's Everything You'll Need to Copy Rihanna in All Her Holy Glory at the Met Gala
The moment Rihanna arrived at the Met Gala this year, it was like she parted the red sea carpet and showed everyone why she's truly a fashion icon. Rihanna, who was one of the cohosts, blessed the world with a Margiela pope-inspired outfit that had us in pure awe. The theme was "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination," and boy, did she stick to it!
What better way to pay homage to Rihanna in all her holy glory than re-creating her look for Halloween? The basic essentials you'll need are a mitre aka a bishop's hat, a silver beaded dress or a top and miniskirt, a long jacket, pearl ankle bracelets, and silver glitter heels. Shop everything you'll need to dress up like Rihanna and prepare to have others bow down!
Ariana Grande's Fuzzy Coat Is Only $100, and It's Sweeter Than Sweetener
Ariana Grande proved that she's ready for the brisk Fall weather while attending her Sweetener Experience pop-up event in NYC. The "God Is a Woman" singer kept it casual in a white tank top styled with baggy jeans that she cuffed at the bottom. While her cuffed jeans led our eyes straight to her chunky black heeled boots, we were more excited to learn that her cozy teddy bear coat was actually super affordable. Ariana's forest-green coat from Prix only costs $100! Read on to see all angles of her outfit, and shop her teddy bear coat to get in on the trend ahead.
24 Classic Booties That Will Never Go Out of Style
If you're planning on investing in one pair of shoes this Fall, make it a pair of black booties. These classic shoes are the easiest thing you can wear to every occasion. Mix and match them with everything you already own. Whether you're headed to a night out with the girls or wearing them to work, they'll always come in handy. We hunted down the 24 best booties in every style and at every price point, so all you have to do is shop. From brands like Sam Edelman to Tibi, you won't be disappointed. Take a look.
I Wore This 1 and Done Outfit 5 Days in a Row Because It's Easy as Hell
Deciding what to wear in the morning is frankly a pain in my you-know-what. Don't get me wrong: I have days when I can't wait to try on a fun new outfit I thought of, but sometimes I just want to slip into something easy and walk out the door without giving it that much thought.
This Fashion Week, I decided to keep it really simple by wearing a one and done outfit that only takes two seconds to put on: a Summer dress. Even though Summer was basically over, the weather wasn't really cooperating. One second, it was pouring rain and in the 60s, and the next, it was 92 degrees and humid as heck - what's a girl to do? Slip into a breezy Summer dress, of course.
For six days straight, I challenged myself to only wear dresses and find fun ways to make them work during the transitional season. (At one point, I even wore the same exact outfit I wore last year to FW, because why not?!) Read on to see how I styled six different Summer dresses for the Fall ahead.
Curvy Girls, We Found 22 Cozy Sweaters Worth Cuddling Up in This Fall
Even though our closets are already stacked with so many comfy sweaters, that doesn't stop us from wanting more. If you can relate, you've come to the right place. This season is the perfect time to invest in new pieces you can wear to work, on the weekends, and beyond. Ahead, you'll find 22 cute and comfy pieces every curvy girl should own for Fall. Keep scrolling to shop our top picks.
11 Popular Dresses You'll Wear Over and Over Again This Fall - All Under $50
If you don't want to experience fashion FOMO as Fall rolls around, it's time to build up your wardrobe now. Retailers are releasing beautiful dresses we can't wait to rock with boots and jackets. They come in rich colors and a variety of silhouettes. If you're looking to save some money, we found our favorite options for under $50.
The Curvy Collection of Our Dreams Is Finally Here - and It's All Under $50 at Kohl's
When shopping for the perfect Fall wardrobe, you'll want to invest in things that are both cute and comfy. The POPSUGAR at Kohl's collection is just that. It's filled with colorful sweaters and versatile basics, and we just can't get enough. They best part: it comes in a wide range of sizes from 0-24, and everything is less than $85. Need more convincing? Ahead, you'll find our 10 favorite pieces for Fall. From chic joggers to a classic trench, all these picks are great for every body type. Take a look.
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