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Carolyn Steber

Bio
Carolyn Steber is a Lifestyle writer at Bustle, where she covers all things health, wellness, and relationship — with the occasional astrology article thrown in for good measure. She studied English at Muhlenberg College and went on to earn a degree in journalism from The College of New Jersey. Since then, she has written for many magazines and websites. When Carolyn isn’t tapping away on her laptop, she can be found hanging with her dog Alfie, watching horror movies, or tooling around town in search of the best vegetarian burrito. You can follow her at www.instagram.com/carolynsteber.

17 Things To Talk About With Your Partner When It Feels Like You’ve Covered Everything

After you've been with your partner for a while, it can sometimes feel like you've talked about everything. You've told your stories, you've shared your dreams, and you've muttered a few words about what you'd like to eat for dinner. Now, you feel…
By Carolyn Steber

Please Masturbate, Says The NYC Health Department

Stop what you're doing and pull out your vibrator because the New York City Health Department wants you to masturbate. On March 21, the NYC Health Department released a guide to practicing safe sex amid the coronavirus pandemic, emphasizing that,…
By Carolyn Steber

15 Things You’ll Learn About Your Partner When You Both WFH

You don't really know a person till you hear them say, "OK, let's circle back and touch base on that later." This, my friends, is one of the many side effects of working from home with your partner. Not only are you spending much more time together…
By Carolyn Steber

17 Games You Can Play On Zoom With Friends

Now that the majority of the country is practicing social distancing, the way we entertain ourselves has drastically changed. Musicians are streaming concerts on YouTube, comedians are going live on Instagram, and people all over the world are using…
By Carolyn Steber

17 Apps That Will Keep You Connected To Your SO While You’re Apart

Those who shun long-distance relationships clearly don't know the power of true love — or of the digital era. Apps every long-distance couple should use can keep you and your paramour connected across cities, states, oceans, or planets, once…
By Brittany Bennett and Carolyn Steber

15 Ways To Maintain Your Sex Life From Afar

While there are many untold upsides to being in a long-distance relationship, like the ability to choose where you live and have a place to yourself, one challenge that comes with the territory is maintaining your sex life when you and your partner…
By Suzannah Weiss and Carolyn Steber

50 Questions To Ask Your Partner When You're Bored Out Of Your Mind

Once you've scrolled through all of Netflix, baked a third batch of Alison Roman's chocolate chip cookies, and cleaned your apartment from top to bottom, you and your partner may find yourselves losing your d*mn minds. Since you'll be social…
By Carolyn Steber

How To Convince Your Jack*ss Partner To Take Social Distancing Seriously

If you've been sitting on your couch, scrolling through Instagram stories, and remotely unleashing rage onto acquaintances who have chosen to go out to bars or hit the gym in the middle of a pandemic, you're certainly not alone. But what if the…
By Carolyn Steber

Coronavirus Is Impacting Relationship Milestones — By Stalling Them

If you were getting ready to visit your long-distance partner or move in with your long-term SO, your plans might be temporarily thwarted. By your partner's commitment issues? Not this time! By the coronavirus, which is impacting relationships by…
By Carolyn Steber

How The 2020 Astrological New Year Will Affect Your Relationships

On March 19, the sun will enter the sign of Aries and heralds in the first day of spring, according to Lisa Barretta, an astrologer, and author of Conscious Ink. And if you're wondering how the 2020 astrological new year will affect relationships,…
By Carolyn Steber

Will Social Distancing Cause A Dating App Surge?

Ever since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended self-isolation, dating while social distancing has looked like fewer in-person meet-ups and a lot more data usage. (Thanks for all the text reminders, Verizon!) And while…
By Carolyn Steber

Experts Say These 17 Scenarios Shouldn't Happen In A Strong Relationship

If you have an uncomfortable moment in your relationship, you might start questioning how strong you and your partner really are as a couple. While it's common to experience ups and downs, ongoing problems — including tension, a sense that things…
By Carolyn Steber

Tinder Users Are Changing Their Location To Wuhan — For Info

On January 27, Twitter user @drethelin Tweeted that he was changing his location on Tinder to Wuhan, China, in an attempt to get "the real scoop" on what he alleged the Chinese government was keeping from the public. With anxieties running high and…
By Carolyn Steber

“We’ll WhatsApp Him Into The Ceremony”: How The Coronavirus Is Thwarting Wedding Plans

When planning a wedding, couples are often advised to consider not what could go right, but rather, what could go wrong. But when Hannah, 21, originally set her date for May 2020, planning a wedding while also preparing for the coronavirus wasn't…
By Carolyn Steber

17 Things To Do In Your Relationship So You Can Be Truly Comfortable

Just like your best friend's living room or your favorite late-night diner down the street, your relationship should feel like a safe space. If you aren't 100% comfortable in your relationship, it may be something you and your partner can continue…
By Carolyn Steber

The 3 Most Chivalrous Zodiac Signs Who Will Hold Your Umbrella In The Rain

If you're looking for a partner who will hold your umbrella in a rainstorm, the way Prince Harry did for Meghan Markle in this sure-to-be iconic photo from their first public appearance since stepping down as royals, then you'll want to keep an eye…
By Carolyn Steber

17 Creepy Habits Untrustworthy People Have In Common

While it's not always easy to tell if someone is untrustworthy, paying attention to their body language — as well as their overall vibe — can be a great place to start. This goes for strangers on the street, neighbors, and even the people you date.…
By Carolyn Steber

Can You Learn To Love Someone Who's Good For You On Paper?

Sometimes the people who are good for you on paper just don't hit the same way in person. They could like the same niche Indie music as you, want to settle down in the same tiny town, and even take their pizza the same way (which is huge). Still,…
By Carolyn Steber

15 Signs You Might Be In A Verbally Abusive Relationship & Not Know It

Viewers may initially tune in to the world of Vanderpump Rules for a glimpse inside the glamorous lives of Lisa Vanderpump and her restaurant employees, but they stay for the relatable conversations around relationships, heartbreak, and…
By Carolyn Steber

“The Most Heartbreaking Moment”: What Catching Your Partner On A Dating App Is Like

Imagine an unsuspecting single friend swiping away on Hinge or Tinder, spotting a familiar face, realizing they've caught your partner on a dating app, and almost dropping their phone. They quickly send a screenshot of their profile your way, and…
By Carolyn Steber