This year, NBC Olympics will present more coverage of the Paralympic Winter Games than ever before—nearly doubling the coverage of the 2014 Paralympic Games. We don’t want you to miss out on the action, so here is your official guide to watching the 2018 PyeongChang Paralympic Games.

What are the Paralympic Games?

The Paralympic Games occurs immediately after the Olympic Games. Like the Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games is an international, multi-sport event that allows the top athletes in the world to compete. The athletes in the Paralympic Games have a range of disabilities, from muscle dystrophy to vision impairment.

What sports are played in the Winter Paralympics?

There are 80 medal events across six sports: alpine skiing, biathlon, cross-country skiing, ice hockey, snowboard, and wheelchair curling. Each sport is then divided into categories based on the athletes who compete in them. For example, alpine skiing has a sitting event, a standing event, and a visually impaired event.

When are the Paralympic Games?

The Paralympic Games follow the Olympic Games. This year, they go from Thursday, March 8th to Sunday, March 18th.

How do I watch?

You can watch the Paralympics the same way you watch the Olympics. In the US, you can watch it on NBC Olympics on TV. Everything that is on TV will also be available for streaming on the NBC Olympics website, OlympicChannel.com and the Olympic Channel app.

Additional coverage will be provided on NBCsports.com and the NBC Sports app (available for Android, iOS, Roku, Windows, Chromecast, Xbox, Samsung, or Amazon Fire TV). In the UK, if you have a TV license, the BBC iPlayer should be your go-to for the Winter Olympics. You may have to register for free.

On Wednesday afternoon, Chrissy Teigen took to Instagram to reveal that she and husband John Legend’s dog, Puddy, had died.

Nothing is more heartbreaking than losing a pet, especially one as adorable as Puddy—but Teigen’s dedication to her pup, which she shared on Instagram, really showed just how much she and her family loved him.

“I always knew I would lose a piece of me when he left us. I feel the hole now. I will love you forever, my boy. My heart aches” Teigen wrote. But then she found a way to lighten the news with an adorable video of Puddy licking her 1-year old daughter Luna’s feet, and a photo of Puddy and his wife Pippa at their marriage ceremony.

Although Chrissy and John (and presumably Luna, as well) are heartbroken over the loss of their beloved dog, they have something else to look forward to—the arrival of their second child this June! According to ET Online, Teigen and Legend haven’t chosen a name for their baby boy yet, as they plan on holding off on the decision until after his birth.

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In the world of beauty, it seems like no one is satisfied using just makeup when putting on makeup anymore. With everyone vying for views, likes and popularity, the weirder the beauty “hack” the better. When Huda Kattan, a popular makeup artist and the founder of Huda Beauty, was testing “weird primers” for a Youtube video, she made an unexpected discovery: Vagisil works as an awesome makeup base. 

Kattan raved about the drugstore find in her tutorial, explaining "The Vagisil worked really well — I feel like my makeup is sitting really properly, it's kind of hydrated, and I feel like it's controlling the oil.” It turns out the cream thats intended to be used for vaginal irritation, was better, in Kattan’s opinion, than lube and laxatives. However, she must have thought that it set her makeup better than other existing products that are intended to prime your face, since it inspired her to create her own primer using similar ingredients! 

Huda was a fan of using Vagisil because it contained dimethicone, a silicone-type ingredient that is already found in the makeup products, due to its ability to “soothe skin and fill in pores and fine lines.” 

Unfortunately — there was one drawback to Vagisil. Kattan explains, "I would totally use the Vagisil again, I just think carrying it around is going to be a little awkward,” — I don’t blame her! 

Kattan’s product Huda Beauty Complexion Perfection ($35 at Sephora) is described as a “A hydrating makeup base that creates a smooth canvas while gripping makeup and moisturizing the skin,” which Huda recommends that you either use before all of your other makeup, or on its own for a “natural airbrushed look.” 

Bustle’s Sara Tan tested the primer and came to the final conclusion “No matter how impressive Vagisil's makeup priming abilities are, there is absolutely no need to ever use it on your face ever again, thanks to Huda Beauty's Complexion Perfection.”  She noted that this primer would be great for ladies with dry skin, but also said that it struck the perfect balance of still being hydrating, but without leaving your skin feeling oily. While she ultimately enjoyed the primer, and reported back that her makeup had lasted throughout the entire day, she did say that it did not completely erase her pores, like other skin-perfecting primers she has used. 

While I doubt that I’ll be putting vagisil on my face any time soon, if Huda was so inspired by the product to create her own, this is a must-try on my list! 

The cast of Dear White People, the Netflix series based on the 2014 film of the same name created by Justin Simien, has started the Jordan Edwards Memorial Scholarship Fund at the University of Alabama, in honor of 15-year-old Jordan Edwards.

Edwards was fatally shot by a police officer on April 29, 2017. Dear White People’s first season premiered just one day earlier, and the fact that the show deals with themes of social injustice, and even has an episode wherein a police officer points a gun at Reggie (a black college student), makes the decision to start a scholarship fund in Edwards’ name all the more meaningful.

Marque Richardson, who plays Reggie on the show, spoke to CBS News about the fund. “My good friend Brandon Bell called me after he heard the news, and we were both in a state of like, ‘What the f**k?’ Also, we know how this pans out. We've seen it so many times. And I don't what we can do, but we have to do something," he said. "So we reached out to the Edwards family and we said, ‘We're here. We want to help in any way we can. How can we help?’”

This reaction reflects the actions of Dear White People’s characters, most of whom are black students that turn to activism to battle cultural bias and social injustice. Since Edwards was hoping to attend the University of Alabama when he reached college age, the cast, crew, and showrunners created the fund in his name and then, Richardson said, “opened it up to the public, and the response has been amazing. And the family has been overwhelmed.”

The fund is probably very special for the grieving Edwards family, especially considering the trial for Roy Oliver, the now ex-officer that shot him, has been pushed from January to June, likely extending their anguish. The scholarship fund is also a reminder that, as we watch wonderful stories centering on black individuals and communities such as Dear White People and Black Panther, we have to remember that the reality for black men, women, and children in America is one that still involves the threat of police brutality, and we need to work to change it. In Richardson’s words, “Time's Up on killing black boys, and men, and women. Not to take away at all from the Time's Up movement—I support that a thousand percent. I'm so glad to see that people have had enough of a lot of the stuff that's going on right now and are taking it to the streets. So in addition to that, Time's Up on all of this. And that's what the scholarship is for.”

Season two of Dear White People has no official release date yet, but has been confirmed by Netflix. Hopefully, like season one, it will continue these important conversations about race in America.

I repeat, this is not a drill! You'll be prepared for all the April showers with Target's newest design collab with the British brand Hunter, announced in a March 1 press release. Known and loved for their iconic tall rain boots, the collection will include exclusive versions of rain boots, outerwear, backpacks and more in a variety of colors and sizes—all with a Target price that's majorly affordable.

Joining the ranks of collection partners such as Victoria Beckham and Lilly Pulitzer, this collaboration between two huge brands is sure to be an exciting one—and there's no better time than this spring! This limited-edition collection is made for families and features over 300 items, including not only apparel and accessories for all ages, but also products that are a first for Hunter such as hammocks and coolers. Basically, you'll look stylish while having everything you need for your next tailgate or barbeque. 

"It was clear from our first meeting that Hunter and Target stand for similar values and shared spirit," says Alasdhair Willis, Hunter’s creative director. "In particular our mutual appeal to the entire family, the spirit of joy and fun, a relentless sense of optimism and adventure."

So, how much is this gonna cost? While the collection ranges from $5 to $80, most of the pieces will be under $30, so you and your wallet can breathe a little easier.

"It’s the magic of Target! For this collaboration, we wanted to pair Hunter’s great heritage and iconic style with Target’s 'Expect More. Pay Less.' design capabilities," says Mark Tritton, Target’s executive vice president and chief merchandising officer.

"Hunter and Target worked hand-in-hand to create a colorful assortment of all-weather wear for the entire family—one that will protect them from the elements no matter where they are or what they’re doing, all for a fantastic price," Tritton adds. 

Beginning Saturday, April 14, you can get your hands on these coveted styles in select Target stores and Target.com (Psst! Target REDcard holders will have early access on April 7!). The collab will run until June 14th and will be offered in sizes XS-3X for women, S-XXL for men and 18M-XL for children. Mark your calendars and start planning for the springtime, festival and barbeque season!

By now, everyone knows Jimmy Kimmel Live!’s infamous “Mean Tweets” series, and if you’re like me, you look forward to each new installment that comes out. Sure, we should all get along and be nice to each other, but sometimes it’s more fun to make light of the nasty things people say. And this time was no exception: there was some real zingers in here.

The video starts out with Nick Jonas, which is a strong start if I’ve ever seen one (and even if that tweet was mean, I do have to agree that I miss the Jonas Brothers a little bit, don’t you?). Next up was a whole slew of musicians, with everyone from Niall Horan to Zendaya to Green Day having a laugh.

One particular highlight was Pink, who responded to this Tweet:

“I would’ve said Waffle House, but whatever,” she corrected. As always, this remains Pink’s world and the rest of us are just living in it.

And, as is a tendency for trolls, there were quite a few spelling and grammar mistakes in this batch of Mean Tweets, leading some like Adam Levine to have trouble even reading them clearly.

I don’t want to spoil all of them, but I think Zendaya’s and Fall Out Boy’s Mean Tweets might have been my favorites. Which ones were yours?

As much as us kids want to thwart the idea of our parents dating, it’s a pretty common occurrence in this day and age. Whether your parent is newly single and dating for the first time, or whether this is something you’ve been accustomed to growing up, it’s hard when you’re not particularly a fan of who they’re seeing. As college students, we feel more like responsible adults than we ever have before. Because we’ve been making mature decisions and taking care of ourselves, it can be difficult to adjust to change and accept it as the new norm, especially when it revolves around our parent’s dating life. Hopefully, by reading this article, you’ll learn how to deal with not liking your parent’s significant other so much.

Be empathetic

Consider your parent’s feelings first. Although this is a deeply personal issue and you may feel a whole host of emotions, try to see things through your parent’s eyes. Empathize with why they may have sought a relationship with this person. While you’re at college, your parents are still continuing their lives back at home. They may want to try dating again just for the fun of it, or because they’re lonely. We're so focused on growing and evolving into the adults we want to be; we may assume our parent's lives are static. They're not.

Sarah*, a junior from Lehigh University, says, “I never liked my mom’s new boyfriend and it took a lot of getting used to, but when I realized that she was happier, I realized this might not be so bad.”

After being open-minded to the fact that our parents can make decisions about their personal lives, it’s important to remember that the way you feel is also valid. You may feel confused, upset, betrayed, or even happy. Your emotions depend on your familial circumstances and how you view the situation. Perhaps after a period of distraught, you may come to realize that if your parent is safe and happy, then that makes you happy as well.

Leslie*, a sophomore from Muhlenberg, says, “My parents got divorced a couple years ago and when my dad started dating again I took personal offence to it. It felt like he was getting a new family. After a while, I talked to him about it and he made me feel a lot better. I’m probably never going to be perfectly happy with this change, but talking about it with my parents makes it seem more normal.”

Leslie brings up several good points. She acknowledges her feelings and brings them up to her parents. Our parents may never know how we truly feel about their love lives until we talk to them about it. While we don’t want to make them unhappy, it’s imperative to at least tell them what we’re thinking. Whether they’d like to factor your opinion in or not is up to them, but because you’re their child, you’re probably going to be affected one way or another. It’s one thing to be a little blindsided and uncomfortable having a new person around the family, but it’s another to be completely distraught and horrified by the new significant other. Your parents should keep your feelings in mind just as much as you do theirs.

Open dialogue is crucial

Amanda*, a senior from California Polytechnic State University, says, “If it's the person our parent wants to be with, we don't really have any control over it. And, I suppose, since we are adults now, they don't really have an obligation to ask us for our opinion. In the end, though, we just have to accept it and hope that our parent does the same for us when we choose who we want to be with.

Amanda’s response to disliking her parent’s significant other was more than just “accepting it” and moving on, of course. It takes a lot of patience and maturity to realize there are bigger battles to face in life. If it really bothers you to be around this new person, tell your parent that and try to spend as little time with them as possible, if that’s what you need to do. This should be after you explain the specific reasons why you don’t like your parent’s significant other. Is it because they’re unfamiliar? Is it because they treat you poorly? Or, is it because you don’t like seeing your parent with someone else? This is something you need to dig deep inside your feelings for. Of course, you shouldn’t have to force yourself to like someone if you really, truly don’t. Just try to be as rational as possible.

Remember, your parent’s significant other is not automatically your new parent. It’s not right for someone to force their parental responsibilities onto you. If they act as if they’re your new mom or dad, speak up, because this is not something you have to be comfortable with.

Although you may feel a little uneasy with your parent’s significant other, it’s another thing to feel threatened or unsafe. Be specific about your feelings If you or your parent is in danger of being taken advantage of, abused, etc. it's important to be on the same page and explain examples of why you feel threatened. It is crucial to have an open dialogue with your parent to express your concerns especially if you feel you're in immediate harm. If you or your parent have been physically abused/threatened already, however, contact your local police or social services. 

We hope this article sheds light on some of the more personal aspects of your family life. It’s a difficult feeling to tackle since you want your parent to be happy, but you’re afraid of how this may affect your life. We hope by highlighting some important common feelings, you feel more validated and secure in talking to your parent about how you feel. As always, good luck!

*Names have been changed

Our mantra of the unfair inconvenience of carrying around a purse has finally been heard and (answered in the strangest way possible). High-end fashion brand, Helmut Lang, has just released a new Black Leather “Bra Bag." And it's a purse shaped as a bra.

Designed by Helmut Lang’s Creative Director, Shayne Oliver, the bra bag is truly a fashion sight to behold.

The bra bag made its first debut on Helmut Lang’s Spring/Summer 2018 RTW show’s runway and is now available to purchase for $635 online. When it comes to looks, the bra bag is practically wired for edgy style with its fine leather material and functional (as well as decorative) zippers.

The bra bag’s “cups” double as the storage space for your belongings and the thicker bra “straps” are the handles to carry your favorite undergarment vessel around town. The coolest thing about the purse is that its back strap comes with attachable belt loops, so yes, you can wear this purse as a bra!

So is this a purse that's also a bra, or a bra shaped purse? On the Helmut Lang website, the purse is modeled as just that, a purse; it is carried by hand as an edgy fashion accessory that simply resembles a leather bra.

However, when Lang had the bag modeled at the RTW show, the bag was worn across the bust just like a normal bra, both over a blouse and just across your chest as a visible bralette.

So how should you sport this bra bag? Ultimately, it’s up to you: The bag can clearly double as a large bra, but how it fits and looks across different bust sizes is something you may have to consider.

Ideally though, if you can strap it on like a bra, you can store your belongings in the cups and have everything be easily accessible. Your hands will be free, and you’ll wow anyone with this revolutionary fashion statement. Not to mention, making a bag that is visibly like a bra (and worn outside like one) really sends a message to anyone who still sees women’s underwear as something “unsightly”. This bag is brash and beautiful feminist statement, indeed, and the boldness and functionality of Lang’s newest bag make it a unique piece to add to any outfit for sure.

(Cover image // Helmut Lang)

Imagine you’re just chilling in your dorm room and minding your business when, all of a sudden, people are chanting abusive language at you from the hallway. This is the nightmare that Rufaro Chisango lived through in the Sandby Hall residence building at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) in Nottingham, England, on Monday night. Chisango captured video of the encounter on Monday night from her room and tweeted about the abuse.

According to BBC News, Chisango reported the chants to her hall’s front desk on Tuesday morning. Although officials at the university said that they would take care of it, she still hadn’t heard anything by Wednesday night, detailing the slow progress on Twitter:

"It was a big impact obviously, when it happened," Chisango said on a BBC News program. "It shouldn't be tolerated at all. It shouldn't have [taken] such a long delay when I reported something like this. I just want the appropriate action to be taken."

It really took the power of social media to get the university’s attention, but after Chisango's messages on Twitter spread, support was coming from left and right. Supporters of Chisango included the student union's president, as well as politicians recommending that she contact the member of Parliament (MP) assigned to the area of NTU. 

Once local MP Chris Leslie was informed of the incident, NTU publicly responded to Chisango's case, saying that officials were trying to understand why there was a delayed response to the reports. 

Since the university began its investigation of the case, it has suspended "suspected perpetrators" pending further questioning of them. Police have arrested two 18-year-old men "on suspicion of racially aggravated public order offenses" and are still questioning them. 

Unfortunately, without the interference of greater forces on social media, racism is common at this university and often goes untreated. Ilyas Nagdee, a National Union of Students officer who represents minority students at the university, told the BBC, “These are just the stories that go viral over social media. But unfortunately this is the day-to-day experience of students of color across the country and it has been going on for decades. I'm contacted at least a couple of times a week by students asking me for help after experiencing racism."

As for Chisango, she is staying true to herself and trying to fight this negativity with positivity. She thanked everyone for their support and tweeted out a MLK quote, writing, "I just want to thank everyone for their kind messages and all the support. ‘Darkness cannot drive out darkness only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.'"

Another day, another scandalous moment for Donald Trump. Adult-film star Stormy Daniels has filed a lawsuit against the president claiming that the nondisclosure agreement she signed regarding their relationship was invalid because it lacked Trump's signature. Meanwhile, NBC News reports that Trump's lawyer has recently tried to "intimidate" Daniels into stopping public discussion of her connection to Trump. 

A few months ago, the news that Trump had had an affair with Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, leaked to the public. The two met at a celebrity golf tournament and entered an "intimate relationship" that lasted from 2006 to "well into the year 2007," within the first few years of Trump's marriage to First Lady Melania Trump.

As he was merely a public figure rather than the president at the time, Trump's private dealings with Daniels weren't widely acknowledged. Then, just a few days before the 2016 presidential election, Daniels was reportedly asked to sign a nondisclosure agreement stating that she would never speak of the affair. Trump's lawyer, Michael Cohen, also gave her a large sum of money for previously undisclosed reasons. This was presumably to keep scandal out of Trump's campaign run, but the "hush agreement" and "side letter argument" Daniels signed did not refer to Trump by name.

Instead, the hush agreement called the then-presidential candidate David Dennison, while it named Daniels as Peggy Peterson throughout the document. In the side letter agreement, David Dennison's true identity was blacked out, but Michael Avenatti, Daniels' own attorney, has confirmed that Dennison is Trump. Both Daniels and Cohen signed the documents, but Daniels has claimed that the spots meant for Trump were left blank. Her nondisclosure agreement lacking Trump's signature would make the document's term invalid. 

Since details of her relationship with Trump hit the press, Daniels has talked about the nondisclosure agreement without actually saying anything too substantial. She even went on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on the night of the State of the Union, but said little. Daniels did finally admit that she never approved the statement released and signed on her behalf that refuted the affair. She also implied that the statement's signature was not her own.

Now, Daniels has filed a civil suit against Trump stating that, while she signed that nondisclosure agreement alongside his lawyer Cohen, Trump never signed it, making the agreement null and void. According to NBC News, she is using that agreement and the side letter agreement as Exhibits 1 and 2 in the suit. The agreement also explains that Daniels received $130,000 from Trump's lawyer in exchange for not speaking about their relationship or his sexual partners to any outside source. Daniels' lawsuit alleges that, as recently as Feb. 27 of this year, Cohen has actively tried to prevent Daniels from discussing her experience with Trump. 

Speaking to TODAY on Wednesday morning, Daniels' lawyer Avenatti confirmed that if their lawsuit is successful, Daniels would continue to share her encounters with the president. "She believes it's important that the public learn the truth about what happened," he said. "I think it's time for her to tell her story and for the public to decide who is telling the truth."  

Beyond denying that the relationship had ever happened, Trump and the White House have yet to comment on the situation. In January, Cohen told NBC of Daniels, "These rumors have circulated time and again since 2011. President Trump once again vehemently denies any such occurrence as has Ms. Daniels."

Dating has always been hard. How could it not be with all of the “what-ifs” running through daters’ minds? What if we run out of things to talk about? What if he doesn’t text me back? And so on. Those questions, coupled with the nuances of online dating, where the act of swiping right or left is all it takes for getting someone’s number or missing out completely, makes dating seem nearly impossible. Ultimately, the real reason why you’re swiping becomes foggy.

Ironically, it’s that lack of clarity that’s behind most dating faux pas— not realizing the boy you’ve been texting really only wants a casual fling until you’re too invested, or seeking out what you think is your ideal relationship when that couldn’t be farther from what you really want. According to human behavior and relationship expert Dr. Patrick Wanis, it’s that not-knowing that affects daters the most. “You can be easily influenced down the wrong path when you don’t know which is the right path for you,” says Dr. Wanis.  

Think about it. We’ve all been there, in one context or another, where we’re left wondering what went wrong in a new relationship or even an old one. For some, the answer is to stop dating all together, or to avoid serious, long-term relationships in favor of those with less commitments. For others, the answer never comes and they’re left muddling over who did what and why. One result that’s almost universally common, is the act of vowing to protect your feelings so they aren’t hurt again.

To help you avoid making those common dating mistakes, and figure out what it is you’re really looking for in a relationship, we talked to two relationship experts, Dr. Wanis and the founder of Sexy Confidence, Adam LoDolce, to figure out why you might be subconsciously lying to yourself about the type of relationship status you want and need and how you can avoid doing it in the future.

For starters, it’s actually pretty common among men and women to hide or lie about your true feelings.

Dr. Wanis has found that both men and women hide their true feelings regarding whether or not they want to be in a serious relationship. “I don’t believe it’s specifically gender-based,” says Dr. Wanis. He’s not alone in this thought either, LoDolce also notes that both men and women are equally likely to hide the reasons why they’re dating. “I think as time has gone by, men and women are a little bit less willing to open up, especially younger people where there’s less of a social contract,” says LoDolce. Sound familiar? On college campuses that relaxed, unspoken open contract regarding dating and relationships can be the reason for dating nightmares.

This is especially true in an age where hookup culture is prevalent on almost every college campus, making hard to really put yourself out there. So, next time you embark on a new relationship, especially in college, take a minute and think about if this is really what you’re interested in. Digging a little bit deeper, and asking yourself what worked and what didn't in previous relationships may also point you in the right direction. If nothing else, you might realize subconscious feelings you’ve been harboring from previous relationships that are hurting you in current ones.

There’s more than one reason for why you may be hiding your feelings.

According to Dr. Wanis, those reasons vary depending on situation. For example, some women may enter into a relationship they don’t want to be in, but hide their true feelings because they are seeking approval from peers. Other women do so to avoid conflict or criticism, isolation or the feeling of being overtly different. One way this might present itself in modern dating is, after starting a new relationship, lying to your partner about the type of relationship you’re seeking. For example, lying to prevent scaring the other person away as a result of wanting a more serious relationship. “Remember, there is a difference between the conscious and subconscious mind,” says Dr. Wanis. “Consciously one might say, I don’t want to be in this relationship because I like my freedom, when really what she means subconsciously is that she doesn’t want to be in this relationship because she fears rejection; she just isn’t consciously aware of that,” says Dr. Wanis. A lot of the time, people aren’t intentionally lying about what they want out of a relationship, so it’s important to take a step back and peel back those emotional layers to make sure you’re not subconsciously protecting yourself or hindering yourself from forming future relationships. Intentional or not, the outcome of a miscommunication in a break-up often has the same effects.

The outcome of lying about what you’re really looking for in a relationship negatively affects you too, not just the other person.

“I teach every one of my clients to be honest with yourself and to be truthful to yourself and then be honest and truthful with others,” says Dr. Wanis. This reminder, when you really break it down is reminiscent of the lesson that we all learned early on in life, but often overlooked: to treat others how we want to be treated. But, hurting feelings isn’t the only reason you should be honest with yourself. Aside from the emotional ramifications of accidentally, or intentionally stringing someone along in an effort to conceal what you’re really looking for in a relationship, Dr. Wanis also points out how detrimental lying about what you want can be to your personal health. “If you are hiding yourself from yourself, then you are robbing yourself from life’s enjoyment or the enjoyment of life,” says Dr. Wanis. Simply put, you aren’t just derailing someone else’s chance at happiness, you’re also affecting your own shot at happiness.

How to avoid lying or misunderstanding what you want out of a relationship in the future:

“A lot of people do a lot of assuming when it comes to relationships,” said LoDolce. “And the worst thing that can happen, is that all of these assumptions are made, and it’s two or three months of seeing each other, only to discover the other person never wanted a relationship in the first place,” says LoDolce. On college campuses, that plays out more often then not. It’s hard to turn to a guy you met out a few weeks ago ask him where he sees this going. For starters, you don’t want to be turned down or open the door to something more serious than what you were looking for. To avoid these miscommunications, here are three questions Dr. Wanis encourages you to ask yourself, and then ask your partner.

1. Ask yourself what you want.
2. Figure out what your values are.
3. Define your motivators.

“The point is to get clear about what you really want in life,” says Dr. Wanis. One example according to Dr. Wanis is, “If your current top value is freedom and independence, then you’re not going to get into a serious relationship,”  meaning that you’re able to date, as long as you let your partner know that you want that independence and ability to hangout with your friends, so he or she is clear that he’s not your top priority.

Dating is hard, but not being honest with yourself about your expectations and wants only makes it harder.

In the past few months, we've definitely learned about true friendship goals from Francia Raisa and Selena Gomez. The two made headlines when Gomez revealed in September that, in response to her lupus complications, she received a kidney from Raisa last summer. The friends have spilled about their joint recovery process and the initial conversation that led to Raisa's organ donation, and now Raisa has shared insight into how scary the situation particularly was for Gomez. In a new interview with W magazine, Grown-ish star Raisa spoke about the near-fatal details of her friend's surgery. 

"Recovery was hard," she told the magazine. "I didn't want to eat, I didn't want to drink anything. Selena did have a complication, too. A few hours after our surgery, I woke up and had a text from her that said, ‘I'm really scared.' My kidney was very active, and when it turned I broke an artery. They had to take her into emergency surgery and get a vein from her leg and build a new artery to keep my kidney in place. She could have died."

This isn't the first time that one of the women has hinted at how risky the kidney donation and transplant could have been. In their October 2017 TODAY interview with anchor Savannah Guthrie, they revealed that Raisa's decision to donate led to a speedy, "emergency" situation and that she had to write a will before the surgery. 

Speaking to W, Raisa also said that she let Gomez decide when to publicly share news of the surgery. “We didn’t want to tell anybody because recovery was very hard for us, and we went through a depression at the time,” Raísa said. “We kind of just wanted to be normal and not have that attention on us. I really left it up to her. I’ve never had anything personal come out about me before. I’ve dated very famous people, and no one knows because I’m very private."

Raisa was still trying to recover from surgery when an audition for Grown-ish came into her life. Only two weeks after she donated her kidney, she delivered her audition while "in so much pain." 

Clearly, the scary, often painful struggles that both Raisa and Gomez faced in the aftermath of surgery were totally worth it. I'll definitely never stop admiring Raisa for the incredible sign of friendship she displayed throughout this process.

While vacationing in the warm sun of Cancun or partying on the beaches of Miami may seem like the ideal spring break, not all of us can afford (both financially and mentally) to go away for the week. It may seem like a good idea to stay home or at school for your week off to catch up on sleep and assignments, but once you’ve scrolled through your social media feeds, you may second guess your decision to staycation—and even feel down about missing out on all the fun.

Instead of fearing, we spoke to Dr. Roy Michael Stefanik, psychiatrist and professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine, about how to deal with FOMO.

1. Turn off social media for the week

It may seem like a cruel punishment to step away from all connections to the outside world, but when you log out of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc., you’re doing yourself a favor. It may be tempting to creep on #SpringBreak2018 and follow everyone’s vacation updates, but it won’t turn out positive in the end.

On the surface, it may seem absolutely harmless to scroll through your Twitter and Instagram feeds to see what the world is up to, but it can actually make you feel worse than when you started.

“[There have been] a number of academic studies connecting passive following on sites such as Facebook and Instagram (with vacation photos as a prime trigger) to activated feelings of envy and resentment,” says Dr. Stefanik. That so called social media envy? It’s a real thing.

Even if you think you won’t get caught up in everyone’s vacation photos, the most probable outcome is that you will be left feeling down about not going away. Trying a social media cleanse will not only stop you from becoming envious of getaways that are out of your reach, but it will also give you more time to focus on being productive.

2. Remember why you stayed home

You stayed home for a reason, right? Whether it was because you wanted to save your money (hello, high tuition fees!) or to get ahead on your school assignments, there’s more to staying home than just not being away. It sucks to have to stay behind while everyone else is having fun, but think of it this way: imagine how much more you’re accomplishing staying back. You have the money you saved from not going away (check!), you have possibly completed an assignment or two (check!), you are well-rested and not completely sunburned (check!) and you don’t have to deal with the post-vacation upset of realizing you have class the next day.

Related: How to Banish Your FOMO: Fear Of Missing Out!

3. Plan a staycation!

You may think you have experienced it all in your city, but you’re probably wrong! There’s always something new or different to explore, and this is your chance to do so. Sydnee Lyons, a first year grad student at Florida Atlantic University, recommends taking a day or two to “staycation” in your city.

“I love finding cool/cute places in my area that I haven't been to before. A simple Google search usually brings up tons of options. I love being outdoors, and that's pretty easy to do wherever you are,” Sydnee says. “Some of my favorite things to do are a pizza picnic at the beach or at a park, hiking, biking around the neighborhood, going to museums/art exhibits, finding cute coffee shops or other cozy dining spots (I use Yelp for this) or just driving around taking pictures.”

If you haven’t had a day to explore all the tourist sights in the city, do that! Be a tourist for a day—pretend you’ve never been to wherever you are and make the most of it. Whatever you decide to do, pretend you’ve travelled to that city for a vacation and go all out!

4. Talk to someone

While having social media envy may not be something new (don’t we all want to take those perfect selfies à la Khloe Kardashian?), continuously feeling this way over missing out may be a sign of something bigger. Dr. Stefanik recommends going to see someone if you’re feeling down. You can go the professional route and see a counselor at your school’s counseling center or just confide in a friend. Either way you’ll be able to get your feelings out, and who knows? Maybe the person you talk to has felt the same way you do.

Spring break is just another school vacation given out to break up your semester so you don’t go crazy with non-stop school. While the stereotype claims you need to go out and take a physical vacation, there are so many times in your life (even summer or winter break) where you can do that. Use this time to take a deep breath and remember that the school year is almost finished!

Good morning Her Campus! With a break-neck news cycle, there is no possible way for you to stay on top of every story that comes across your feeds—we’re all only human, after all.

But, life comes at you fast. So grab a cup of coffee and settle in for this quick and dirty guide to stories you might’ve been sleeping on (like, literally. It’s early.)

South Korea Announces Meeting Between U.S. & North Korea

A top South Korean official has announced that President Donald Trump will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un by May, The Boston Globe reports. South Korean national security director Chung Eui-yong shared the leaders' plans on Thursday night, saying in a statement, "I told President Trump that in our meeting, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he is committed to denuclearization. He pledged that North Korea will refrain from any further nuclear or missile tests. He understands that the routine joint military exercises between the Republic of Korea and the United States must continue."

Eui-yong continued, "He expressed his eagerness to meet President Trump as soon as possible. President Trump appreciated the briefing and said he would meet Kim Jong Un by May to achieve permanent denuclearization."

According to CNN, Trump will become the first sitting U.S. president to meet a North Korean leader if the meeting occurs as planned. Eui-yong briefed the president about Kim Jong Un's wish late Thursday afternoon, after which Trump informed White House press that South Korea would soon make "a major announcement."

Trump confirmed on Twitter that sanctions on North Korea will remain in place until he discusses a new agreement with Kim Jong Un.

A Trump Accuser Is Named in Stormy Daniels' Nondisclosure Agreement

Following the attention Stormy Daniels' nondisclosure agreement detailing her relationship with President Donald Trump has received after she filed a lawsuit alleging it was invalid, the name of another Trump accuser has also been found in the NDA. HuffPost reports that actress Jessica Drake, referred to in the document as "Angel Ryan," is listed in the NDA as one of four people who knew of adult-film star Daniels' affair with Trump.

Also an adult-film star, Drake previously accused Trump during the 2016 presidential election of inappropriately touching her and offering her $10,000 for sex. She claimed that the encounter happened in July 2006, reportedly at the same Lake Tahoe event where Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, allegedly met Trump. 

Daniels filed her lawsuit against Trump with claims that he never signed their agreement, hypothetically making the NDA null and void. 

Twitter May Let Anyone Become Verified One Day

Twitter has had plenty of hiccups in the past few months, and one of its possible upcoming changes may lead to more trouble for the social media platform. According to tech news website The Verge, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced in a Periscope livestream that literally everyone could have the power to verify their own Twitter account someday.

"The intention is to open verification to everyone,” Dorsey said in the livestream.  “And to do it in a way that’s scalable, where [Twitter] is not in the way and people can verify more facts about themselves and we don’t have to be the judge or imply any bias on our part.”

Twitter director of product David Gasca said, "The main problem is, we use [the checkmark] to mean identity. But in user research ... users think of it as credibility, [that] Twitter stands behind this person and what they’re saying is great and authentic, which is not what we meant."

Recently, the company has received flak for having verified white supremacist leaders' accounts. 

What to look out for...

If you're like me, you simultaneously hate and love your cell phone. I hate how much I rely on it for things, but phones genuinely make aspects of life easier. In an attempt to cut down on how often I turn to it for help or entertainment, I think participating in the National Day of Unplugging is perfect for me. Beginning at sundown tonight and ending at sundown tomorrow, March 10, the National Day of Unplugging encourages you to put away your digital devices and reconnect with people in real time. Depending on your weekend plans, unplugging for a day may help you more than you expect! 

Ever since the internet exploded after ​Demi Lovato was spotted holding hands with DJ-producer Lauren Abedini in Disneyland, she's chosen to keep her sexuality private. Lovato noted at the time that she wanted "to keep [her] personal life as private as possible when it comes to dating and sexuality and all that stuff just because it has nothing to do with [her] music."

Since then, she surprised Lovatics when she announced she would be open to dating a woman in her full-length YouTube documentary, Simply Complicated. Now, the "Sorry Not Sorry" singer is opening up to InStyle even further about her sexuality. “I’m very fluid, and I think love is love,” Lovato explained. “You can find it in any gender. I like the freedom of being able to flirt with whoever [sic​] I want.”

She went on to further explain in the interview that she is embracing her independence, even attempting online dating, looking for someone who can make her laugh and “treat me like a queen."“I’m normally the first one to make the move. I’m always the one who says, ‘Let me get your number.’ Or I slide into their DMs on Instagram,” she shared.

Her strategy with "sliding into their DMs" may explain her recent Instagram activity with Superman actor, Henry Cavill.

The former Disney star also said she is perfectly happy being single: “I’m not suffering because I’m alone. There were many years I was in a relationship and I wasn’t learning about myself. Now I’m learning about what I like, what I need, and what I want.”

You go Demi! We're all rooting for you!

Congrats! You’ve gotten through the hard part: actually finding an internship. But the work doesn’t stop once you’ve gotten the job. And yes, it is a job, even if you’re only getting paid in credits or experience. There’s nothing more frustrating to an internship supervisor (or your fellow interns) than seeing someone who isn’t quite pulling her weight. Here are a few signs that that slacking intern might be you.

1. Showing up late

It’s one thing if there’s traffic or your train is late once or twice, but entirely another if you’re consistently showing up to work late. Even if all you’re earning for this internship is credit―or experience―it’s still a job and the impression you’re making matters. The same thing goes for taking those extra-long lunch breaks or failing to dress for the job.

The thing is, you’re trying to show that you’re a reliable employee. Carol Spector, Director of Career Services at Emerson College, stresses, “An internship, whether paid or not, is still an opportunity to gain skills and experience and a person should take it seriously.” On top of that, “An internship is not a very long time period,” she says. You only have a few months to make a good impression. And yes, that includes showing up on time, or even just a little bit early. That might mean skipping your morning Starbucks run or setting your alarm 30 minutes earlier, but your supervisor will love to see you at your desk and ready to work before anyone else gets into the office.

2. Chatting with the other interns more than you’re doing your work

It’s great that you’re getting along with your coworkers! After all, work can be a social place. But if you’re spending all of your time chatting with the other interns and letting work fall by the wayside, it can send the message to your employer that your priorities aren’t right. And sure, we’ve all been at a job where being able to talk and gossip is the only thing that gets you through the day. Even if you’re not loving your internship, the benefits of throwing yourself into it whole-heartedly far outweigh the costs.

Spector encourages interns to “take a look at what is going on and realistically think about how they are being perceived. They may need to take themselves out of the situation and see it from the supervisor’s view.” Talking may make the day go faster, but what does it say to your boss? Do your best to cut back on the chit-chat. And if the other interns won’t quit, see if there’s another place you can get your work done, or maybe put in some headphones, if that seems appropriate for the workspace. You don’t have to become completely anti-social, but your supervisors will definitely notice if you’re paying less attention to the chatter and more to the work at hand.

Related: 8 Things You Should Never Do at Work

3. Using social media on the job

It can be tempting to just check Facebook or Instagram between projects or as a reward for getting work done. Just because you’re at work doesn’t mean the world stops moving and it can feel like it’s important to keep up. But, according to Mara Hyman, internship supervisor and marketing professional, seeing an intern on his or her personal social media during work hours is a major red flag. “Even if you're churning out quality work, if someone passes by your desk and sees you on Facebook, it can definitely give off the impression that you're slacking,” Hyman says.

The fix for this one is easy. Just keep your phone in your purse or in a drawer and consider downloading an app like SelfControl for your laptop if you need a little extra help staying away from distractions.

4. Doing your homework on company time

If your internship falls during the school year, it can be tempting to use some of your downtime to get a little homework done. After all, just because you’re working doesn’t mean your professors stop giving you assignments. But just like spending time on social media, homework takes your attention away from your internship, which, during office hours, should be your primary focus. And if you have time to be doing homework, then you’re probably not making the most of that experience.

Still, balancing school and work can be a battle, especially during finals and midterms. If you’re having trouble keeping up with homework, look into whether your school offers resources on time management. Consider using a planner to block out your time more specifically (instead of just hoping you’ll get it all done “sometime over the weekend”). And if you’ve really over-committed yourself, it might be time to cut back on those internship hours.

5. Not getting to know your superiors

Networking is a huge part of why internships are useful. Your supervisors want to help you learn about the company or the field! But if you’re keeping to yourself (or strictly socializing with the other interns), it sends the message that you just aren’t that interested in learning. Is that slacking? Well, it definitely isn’t taking advantage of all the opportunities you have and it shows your superiors that you’re probably just there to gain a line on your resume.

If you’ve been slacking off up until now, it might be awkward to suddenly approach your boss. Spector says, “It is not impossible to win back your supervisor’s regard, but you need to do it quickly. You should have a conversation with your boss and be honest and accept responsibility for your lack of performance.” It all comes down to showing that you’re willing to turn things around. Now, this can be a hard one if you’re shy, but striking up a conversation with your superiors goes a long way to helping out future you. One day you might need a recommendation letter or even a job! Take the steps to lay that foundation now and show that you’re going to work harder. Who knows? Your boss might even have some great advice for you.

6. Sloppy work

According to Spector, not paying attention to detail is another huge red flag. A few small errors in an email or report might seem like tiny mistakes to you, but to an internship supervisor, those spelling and grammatical issues demonstrate that you aren’t bothering to put in the time or effort to proofread, so you probably don’t really care. That might not actually be the case, but this is another area where it’s easy to make a bad impression, even if the work you’re turning out is otherwise great.

This is another easy fix. Take the extra few minutes to proofread and make sure that you’ve gotten everything right. You wouldn’t send in a sloppy cover letter or a resume riddled with mistakes! That shouldn’t stop once you’ve gotten the job.

Related: 10 Totally Unprofessional Things You Should Stop Doing Now

7. Never asking “what’s next?”

In the end, internships are about learning as many things as you can. Supervisors want to see that you’re engaged and interested in what you’re doing. And that can start with asking for a new task once you’ve finished something or even proposing a new project. If you’re constantly waiting to be told what to do, or dragging your feet between assignments, people are going to notice that you aren’t excited about the position. “Seek out what you can learn from each opportunity and do not miss that experience," says Spector. "You usually learn from each experience even if it is not what you set out to learn.”

Now’s the time to prove that you’re invested in the company or business that you’re working for. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, show that you’re curious, or throw yourself into each new assignment with enthusiasm. As Spector puts it, “Keep your goals in tact and strive ahead!”

Fans of The Bachelor know this has been a rough week.

In the explosive finale, Arie chose to break it off with Becca and run back into the arms of Lauren Burnham. According to Page Six, he told Burnham, "The best decision was running back to you. You have showed me a love that is patient, a love that is kind. I should have done this a long time ago.”

Talk about a total bummer for Becca!

During their inevitable press tour promoting, you know, their proposal and upcoming union, Lauren and Arie discussed guest invites, including those from Bachelor Nation, with POPSUGAR. "We've thrown a lot of ideas out there, but I think I would like to have some of my friends from the show there," Lauren said. "I think Arie would too."

Arie then chimed in saying he wouldn't mind that and jokingly noted "just tell Becca she's not invited."

Uh,why would she even want to attend a wedding that was supposed to be hers in the first place? For Arie to even say such a comment speaks volumes about his character, and makes it clear that he was not right for Becca in the end.

But not all is lost for Becca: It was announced that she is going to be the next Bachelorette! Now she can make out with hot guys and hopefully find her Prince Charming!

Will you be watching Becca's season?

In recent beauty news, eccentric style icon Bella Thorne has hinted on Instagram that she will be launching her own make-up line. Who doesn’t love the sound of that?

There is nothing better than new launches in the beauty industry considering the many different skin types, price ranges, colors and overall make-up aesthetics we have in our world.

Thorne teased on a recent Instagram post the coming of her new lipstick when a fan commented on her post: "My upcoming make-up line!" she said.

Cue the angels and hallelujah choir singing!

All we know so far from Hello Giggles and Instagram is that lipsticks are in the picture and hopefully other future products too.

Based on her stunning selfie, the lipstick looks to be a matte formula with a beautiful berry, mauve tone. We know Thorne is a total make-up geek, no pun intended, so we have high hopes for her newest business venture.

Now it’s time to put the investigative goggles on honeys, because her caption was a simple but short "burning up." Could this be the name of the first lipstick she is launching? Right now it's a total guessing game but we will be sure to keep you in the loop! 

Lili Reinhart and Camila Mendes both aired their grievances about Cosmo Philippines photoshopping them on their covers via Instagram on Thursday, which also happened to be International Women's Day. The publication digitally altered the original Cosmo US shots, which were stunning as is BTW, narrowing the lovely ladies waistlines.  

The Riverdale starlets had some *thoughts* about the alterations, and they rightfully weren't shy about sharing. They were both PO'd that a campaign originally celebrating the two women exactly how they were, no body changes necessary, was altered in the Philippines version. 

Lili went on Instagram to discuss how negative this kind of digital editing is for not only her and Camila, but all the young women who look up to them and admire the covers.

She started by pointing out that it was International Women's Day and celebrating the strides women have made in empowering themselves and their bodies, but she cited this Cosmo fiasco as an example of the work still to be done. "Over the last year, we've seen an unprecedented movement for women's rights, and one thing is clear: our time is now. We are phenomenal and we will make the world a better place for all women," she wrote. "But we still have a long way to go."

Camila also chimed in, directing followers to Lili's story for the full deets and discourse, but also making it clear she felt "disrespected and disturbed" by the changes made to her body without her knowledge and against her wishes.

International Women's Day was a nice reminder of the power and support women receive from each other, but Lili and Camila rightfully pointed out that it's still not enough. It's sad that even when the U.S. Cosmo published unaltered images, which is a big win given the prominence of Cosmopolitan in the industry and the wide audience of women it reaches, another publication can still edit things and alter reality.

The original images were obviously incredible, and both women were clearly proud of them, posting them to Instagram with elated captions.

To see Cosmo Philippines change this is sad. What's important is that the subjects of the photos don't condone the behavior, something more celebrities should take note of. In the age of FaceTune and self-editing, many celebrities have been caught doing their fair share of touching up. Lili calling upon these women is important too, because it shows that there's also still work to be done within the community of women themselves.

Round of applause to Lili and Camila for speaking up!

Oh my god. Oh my god. OH. MY. GOD.

This news just made my day: Kristen Wiig has officially signed on to play the villain Cheetah in Wonder Woman 2! Fearless director Patty Jenkins announced the amazing news via Twitter this morning.

Entertainment Weeklysays "the character of Cheetah is feline-esque with strength and speed to make her a worthy adversary against Wonder Woman."

While Wiig is predominantly known for her comedic roles, she has taken on many serious roles as well in movies such as The Martian, The Diary of a Teenage Girl, Welcome to Me and Hateship Loveship. It'll be great to see her take on a darker, more sinister role. While some may see this as bizarre casting, the team behind Wonder Woman clearly saw something in her that made them say, "Yep, she can take on our girl."

Wonder Woman 2 is slated for realease sometime next year.