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13 Fall & Winter Pandemic Hobby Ideas

Fall means knitting cozy things, painting watercolors, and other inside activities.

by JR Thorpe
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Wish You Were Here

15 Little Things That Keep Your Friendships Alive Even When You’re Busy

Daily prompts in the group chat, niche dinner parties, and more.

By Hayley Schueneman
Circling Back On This

She’s My Best Friend. I Have No Idea What She Does For Work.

I know her Club Penguin username from elementary school, but can’t explain her 9 to 5.

By Morgan Sullivan
Group Chat

I Know You Muted Me On Instagram

The mute feature was supposed to save us from feeling slighted on social media — not drive us crazier.

By Madeleine Frank Reeves
Your Month IRL

September 2026 Events, From The US Open To Charlie xcx On Tour

September 2026 promises a slew of national and local events you won't want to miss.

By Megan LaCreta
Dating

You Are Entitled To Princess Treatment

Yes, you.

By Sarah Ellis
It's A Pleasure

The Nudist Resort Was Fun Until My Boyfriend Got Jealous

His new rule: We can’t hook up with anyone “too hot.”

By Sophia Benoit
Bustle's Most Wanted Awards

The Ultimate Last-Minute Wedding Guest Shopping Guide

From beauty emergencies to wardrobe malfunctions, these essentials will get you through every crisis.

By Bustle Editors
The 'Ship Has Sailed

My Best Friend & I Didn’t Talk For Years. Now We’re Closer Than Ever.

“I felt so let down that I canceled my wedding.”

By Alexis Morillo
Relationships

Heated Rivalry Inspired A Woman To Get Divorced

And yes, she knows she’s not going to find a Russian millionaire hockey player in Idaho.

By Sophie Fishman
Planes, Trains, & Automobiles

“Throwback Trips” Use Adult Money To Accomplish Childhood Dreams

What you do with your PTO is totally your prerogative — why not spend it singing songs from your old playlists?

By Alexis Morillo