Author: Richard C. Trotter
Gone are the days when being delusional held a negative connotation, at least online. Thanks to TikTok, the clinical term—which suggests a departure from reality—has been rebranded as a playful new buzzword, “delulu,” to describe someone who holds an especially idealistic (and often unrealistic) view of reality. People are embracing the term as a means of manifesting the kind of positive outcomes that could only occur to them in a state of being, well, delulu, or unapologetically optimistic. Apply that energy to relationships, and you get the meaning of a “delusionship,” or a relationship so ideal, it actually only exists…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP Close your eyes and imagine this: You’re lounging in a luxuriously soft bathrobe while the calming scent of lavender wafts around you. You remove some depuffing eye patches as you head over to a sauna to fully release the tension in your muscles. You know when you…
In the early 2000s, during that brief period of time when the internet held promise and chatrooms were filled with booksellers just looking for love, there was a website called Socialite Rank. It existed to vie the upper crust of New York’s society against one another for the top spot as the City’s “it” girl. Through complicated press dynamics, marketing machines, and scandals galore, the town’s biggest names rose and fell week by week. Fast forward to now. The internet is no longer shiny and new, and the allure of chatrooms has faded into digital nostalgia. But the marketing mechanisms…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP Ready to start cooking restaurant-quality meals like a pro? Say no more. Born out of a 100-year-old, family-owned restaurant supply business, Made In, a professional-grade cookware company, brings restaurant-quality, performance kitchenware to home cooks around the world. Best part? Black Friday is just around the corner and…
For many of us, having dry lips means reaching for the nearest lip balm. The soothing moisture it brings just hits the spot, especially during cold nights and winter months. But why then, do you sometimes find yourself needing the product more as you use it more? Unfortunately lip balm can have the opposite of the intended effect at times. Here, a dermatologist shares all you need to know about what to do (and what not to do) when it comes to lip balm, and why it sometimes makes sense to look into home remedies for chapped lips. If you’re…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP Listen here, people: We only get winter once a year—so why not lean *all* the way into the seasonal glee (aka all the winter wonderland vibes) to really make the most of the cold-weather months? (Hello, plush throws, mood lighting, and as many warm and inviting candles…
There are two kinds of gifts in today’s world: Big-ticket items that are typically more expensive, and smaller stocking stuffers that can be equally as thoughtful—without the hefty price tag attached. But the price constraint can actually sometimes make these smaller presents harder to find when you’re trying to find a gift under a certain amount for each person on your list—questions like “would they actually use this?” and “do they have it or something like this already?” swirl around your head as you examine your options. Don’t worry—sometimes you just need a little inspo to find the perfect, budget-friendly…
Dealing with dry, itchy skin is uncomfortable at best and it can even mess with your quality of life. After all, you can’t just tell your skin rash to take a break while you deal with other things. But dermatologists say the best way to make your symptoms better is to figure out what could be behind your skin issues. Are you dealing with psoriasis, eczema, or something else entirely? Dermatologists break down how to know the difference between psoriasis vs. eczema—and how to get help. What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that develops when your body makes…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else, Black Friday deals are often too good to pass up. And luckily, there’s no longer any need to brave the chaos of a department store on the day, or even wait until Black Friday itself—you can score plenty of…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP We here at Well+Good have tried, tested, and reviewed plenty of skin-care brands over the years. Since our launch in 2010, we’ve been dedicated to providing our honest thoughts on the latest-and-greatest beauty devices, internet-hyped celebrity beauty brands, and viral facial treatments, giving you the lowdown on…