Sonni Abatta

The unique alchemy of female friendships is undeniable and powerful, but female friendships can also be hard. I know I’m friends with people who have different political and religious affiliations than me, and most of the time, no biggie!What does become a problem, as Niro notes in the podcast, is the level of respect that person can give to you–and you to her–when you share your differing beliefs.“What we have to look at [is,] is there balance in the relationship? ’s friend?”Niro says, if your thoughts and feelings are excluded, or if you just walk away feeling not so great, then it may be time to honor that instinct and walk away. ’s worth your time, and promise you will come away with some more insight into your friendships and what you’re doing right/wrong.

(I feel the need to say that because there’s always the person the room who’s all stop whiiiiining about your husbaaaaaand so CAN IT, KAREN!) By every standard, he’s a modern, participating-in-household-chores, not-whining, badass husband man. Like, he empties the dishwasher every morning and he lets me sleep in regularly.

By definition, niacinamide is a derivative of vitamin B, and when applied topically to the skin in combination with other ingredients, it can do wonders. From lightening acne scars to helping with overall texture, it is seriously the bomb. It’s no exaggeration to say that since adding this ingredient alone into my skincare routine, I’ve been able to finally (finally!) beat the maskne that’s slowly starting to pop up on my cheeks and jawline.

That, friends, is the collective scream of all the parents… across the whole damn world… added up over the past damn five months… who are all very much at their damn wits’ ends. These streets are mean, and the kids–bless their tiny little hearts as they enjoy what they perceive to be nothing more than an extended summer vacation– have no idea how trying this season is for their moms and dads. And it’s trying.