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Bustle Newsletter: Septemeber 9, 2022
In praise of *not* getting over things, the best celeb outfits from the US Open, and more.
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I'm Insecure About My Partner's Past Relationships. How Can I Get Over It?
Here’s the good news. You simply don’t have to! As Bustle’s relationship columnist Sophia Benoit writes, “You’ve bought into the societal myth that Getting Over Things is paramount. That not feeling bad or insecure is a — or even the — sign of a healthy attitude and outlook. That your job as a person is to exorcize petty or small or unreasonable thoughts and feelings from your body.” It’s not! It’s possible, and even aspirational, to forgive and love yourself in spite of these feelings instead. Read More
The Latest
The Specific Way Mercury Retrograde Is Going To Mess With Your Love Life
As we discussed earlier this week, Mercury retrograde — which kicks off today BTW — is *not* the time to make big life-altering relationship decisions. ‘Tis the season for communication mishaps, and Virgo’s energy can be a little critical, so comments are liable to be misconstrued. With that in mind, here’s the exact brand of romantic chaos each sign should watch out for this month. Read More
15 Celebs Whose Emmys Looks Channeled The ’90s & ’00s
Ahead of this year’s Emmys on Monday, when we’re expecting to see lots of goth glam, platform shoes, and precariously placed cut-outs, let’s take a look back at some of the best red carpet appearances over the years. Some of these were def on your prom moodboard. Read More
The Most Anticipated Books Hitting Shelves This Month
Fall is the best season for book lovers — something about all the warm drinks, back-to-school Virgo vibes, and You’ve Got Mail rewatches — and the new books coming out this month (with titles from Ling Ma, Maggie O’Farrell, and Elizabeth Strout) are here to prove it. Read More
Must Reads
Brie Larson Revealed Why She Didn't Vibe With Her 13 Going On 30 Cameo
Larson’s first big role might have been as a member of the clique-y Six Chicks, but IRL, she was far from the Regina George type — much more likely to be holed up in her room listening to Death Cab and scrapbooking. Here, she talks about how Big Teenage Emotion is inspiring her next project. Read More
Corsets, Jumpsuits, & 9 More Outfits Celebs Wore To The 2022 US Open
When you’re going to support Serena Williams in what will likely be her last match, you show out. Best dressed goes to the GOAT herself, obviously, but here are some honorable mentions from Zendaya, Gigi & Bella, and Spike Lee. Read More
Astrology
Here’s Your Daily Horoscope
Grab onto clarity when you can find it. Read More
