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Carolyn Steber

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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.

Experts Say You Can Keep These 9 Thoughts To Yourself In Relationships

Nine times out of 10, you're going to want to be open with your partner and let them know what you're thinking, feeling, hoping for, and so on. Communication is, after all, one of the most important factors in maintaining a relationship. But that…
By Carolyn Steber

Experts Say These 7 Things Can Make Your Period Late

If you have a fairly predictable menstrual cycle, then you might be wondering — and with good reason — why your period is late. Maybe you felt the buildup of PMS symptoms, like bloating and headaches, only for the finale that is your period to not…
By Carolyn Steber

Experts Recommend These 11 Old-Fashioned Nighttime Traditions For Couples

If it's starting to feel as if a busy and hectic life is getting in the way of connecting with your partner, then it may be time to give a few old-fashioned nighttime traditions a try. Not only can these things be fun — think playing board games,…
By Carolyn Steber

11 Subtle Relationship Changes That Can Drastically Improve Your Connection, According To Experts

If it currently feels as if you aren't as connected to your partner as you'd like to be, don't fret. There are so many ways to get things back on track and feel close. And often all you and your partner will need to do is make a few subtle…
By Carolyn Steber

Experts Say To Consider These 9 Things Before Buying A Wedding Gift

It can be surprisingly difficult to figure out how much to spend on a wedding gift. There are a lot of factors to consider, including things like your own budget and how close you are to the couple. And, of course, there's the whole issue of…
By Carolyn Steber

9 Interesting Things That Happen When You Date Someone Who Isn't Your Type

When it comes to dating, it's not uncommon to steer yourself towards a certain "type," time and time again. You might find that you're naturally drawn to artistic people, or introverted people, or folks who are highly adventurous. And while that's…
By Carolyn Steber

11 Sneaky Side Effects Of Venting Too Much About Your Relationship

If you've gotten into the habit of venting too much about your relationship, you may notice a few negative side effects cropping up as a result. These might start to impact your relationship, your friendships, and even your own health. And that's…
By Carolyn Steber

Therapists Say These Are The 7 Things That Most Commonly End Relationships

While you may be able to guess some common causes of breakups, there are things therapists want you to know about why these things can result in the end of a relationship. It isn't always easy, after all, to have an outside perspective, notice these…
By Carolyn Steber

Experts Say To Avoid Making These 11 Assumptions In Your Relationship

Since you and your partner know each other well, it can be tempting to make assumptions in your relationship. You may even get to the point where it feels as if you can guess what the other is thinking. But the reality is, it's never really possible…
By Carolyn Steber

The One Career Field You’ll Thrive In The Most, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

If you've ever felt a natural pull towards a certain career field, it could mean that's the best job for you, based on your zodiac sign. Or, at the very least, that it's the one where you'd feel most happy. And that's because, in many ways, "the…
By Carolyn Steber

7 Unexpected Signs Someone Is Attracted To You, According To Experts

Even if they're trying to play it cool, you may be able to tell when someone's attracted to you simply by keeping an eye on their body language. Without realizing it, we all do a few bizarre things when we're interested in someone. And these clues…
By Carolyn Steber

9 Things You May Never Really Know About Your Partner, According To Experts

While it may sound negative, there are some things you'll never really know about your partner — and that's OK. People are, after all, so incredibly complex that you can't expect to learn every little detail of their lives. And when you add in the…
By Carolyn Steber

7 Old Wives' Tales That Won’t Actually Help Your Cold Go Away Faster

There's a lot of old-fashioned advice out there focusing on ways to help your cold go away faster. These tips and tricks get passed down from generation to generation, in an effort to speed up the healing process. But unfortunately, not every old…
By Carolyn Steber

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

If you aren't 100% comfortable in your relationship, it may be something you and your partner will want to start working on. Not only can a lack of comfort hold you back from growing as a couple, but it can also lead to larger problems down the…
By Carolyn Steber

7 Gross Things That Can Happen If You Slept Really Well, According To Experts

If you were able to sleep really well, there's a good chance you'll wake up feeling refreshed, energized, and ready to take on the day. But as you climb out of bed, you might also feel a little gross, too. There might be drool on your pillow, there…
By Carolyn Steber

7 Signs You're Bickering Too Much In Your Relationship, According To Therapists

If you and your partner seem to bicker all the time, it's not necessarily a sign of a problem. Some couples go back and forth and have frequent but small arguments. And it's this type of bickering that can simply be a reaction to temporary stress,…
By Carolyn Steber

9 Surprising Childhood Illnesses You Can Still Get As An Adult

Things like strep throat, pink eye, and earaches may seem wholly reserved for summer camp and elementary school classrooms. But the truth of the matter is, it's still possible to catch these childhood illnesses as an adult. Germs are germs, after…
By Carolyn Steber

7 Early Warning Signs Of A UTI, According To Experts

Once a urinary tract infection (UTI) has developed, you'll likely experience all sorts of painful symptoms, including burning during urination, pain in your lower abdomen, and even fever and chills. But if you're on the lookout for early warning…
By Carolyn Steber

9 Surprising Changes That Occur In The Body When You Get Rejected

It may not come as a surprise that rejection impacts the body in a pretty big way, causing everything from physical aches and pains, to hormonal changes, and even withdrawal-like symptoms. These can come about after a tough breakup, job loss, or the…
By Carolyn Steber

9 Things You May Not Realize Can Come Off As Rude, According To Experts

As you go about your day, you might find yourself doing or saying something that can make you seem rude, even though that obviously wasn't your intent. It can happen at work, while interacting with strangers, and even when hanging out with friends.…
By Carolyn Steber