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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.

If Your Parents Are Divorced, Here's How To Not Make Your Wedding Day Awkward

Even though you're supposed to be having a good time, it can be tough to focus on your wedding when you have divorced parents. Depending on their relationship, you might feel the need to keep an eye on them, to ensure they're getting along. Or you…
By Carolyn Steber

Why You Want To Rebound After A Breakup, According To Experts

It's often suggested that, after going through a breakup, you give yourself plenty of time and space to process what happened. Many people recommend focusing on yourself for a while, and being OK with single life before getting back out there. But…
By Carolyn Steber

What Experts Want You To Know About Going Vegan When You're Anemic

If you've been thinking about changing what you eat, you might be wondering if you can be vegan if you're anemic. And with good reason. If you have a health concern, it only makes sense to consider how your diet will impact your symptoms, and to…
By Carolyn Steber

The Psychology Behind Why People Plan Dates, Then Bail

It can be tough to wrap your head around why someone would plan a date and then bail. Once you've shown interest in each other, and set up a time and location to meet, you'd think the next step would be actually, well, meeting. But even if they…
By Carolyn Steber

Here's What's Really Going On In Your Brain When You Zone Out

Picture it: you're sitting at your desk, lots of work in front of you, when suddenly your eyes glaze over. For five minutes (or was it only 20 seconds?) you stare blankly into space, thinking about nothing in particular, or nothing really at all.…
By Carolyn Steber

What Doctors Want You To Know Before You Treat A Cold Sore By Yourself

Since they have a habit of cropping up at the worst time — like right before a job interview — you've probably wanted to know how to treat a cold sore, in order to get that pesky thing off your face. They can be painful, as well as distracting. But…
By Carolyn Steber

7 Signs Your Partner Has A History Of Toxic Relationships, According To Experts

It's not always possible to get a crystal clear picture of someone's past, especially when they aren't too keen on opening up. But you may be able to tell if your partner has a history of toxic relationships by the things they struggle with. And…
By Carolyn Steber

These Are The Most Common Zodiac Signs Among Serial Killers

If you have a certain fascination with serial killers and the psychology behind what sends them down a murderous path — as many people do, especially now that true crime podcasts are such a big thing — then you're probably interested in what they…
By Carolyn Steber

11 Things It Could Mean If Your Teeth Fall Out In Your Dreams

As far as nighttime experiences go, few are stranger than dreams about your teeth falling out. Have you ever had one of these mini nightmares? You may have dreamt about a single tooth wiggling and falling out, or maybe you were spitting them out…
By Carolyn Steber

How To Know If Blemishes Around Your Bottom Are Normal Or Not

It may seem like an issue of out-of-sight-out-of-mind, but there are plenty of reasons to pay attention to your bum. This is especially true if you have bumps and blemishes on your butt, since these pimply issues can become painful and itchy. And on…
By Carolyn Steber

7 Fascinating Differences Between How Men And Women Fall In Love, According To Science

When it comes to dating and forming relationships, there aren't too many differences between how men and women fall in love. Due to biology and societal expectations, the process of falling in love can vary slightly between them, in terms of what…
By Carolyn Steber

These Are Your 5 Worst Habits, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Have you ever noticed that you have a particular set of hangups that seem to have formed out of nowhere? Well, believe it or not, it may have a little something to do with the bad habits associated with your zodiac sign. And that's because, while…
By Carolyn Steber

11 Clues That Someone Likes You More Than You Think, Based On How They Text You

Be honest. How many times have you caught yourself trying to decipher messages when texting someone you like? When you first start talking, it really can be the best way to figure out how they feel, and knowing how someone texts when they like you…
By Carolyn Steber

7 Surprising Signs Your Partner May Be Possessive

Since it can often be quite subtle, you might not notice right away if your partner is possessive. In fact, you might even view their actions as caring or sweet, or think that they just have your best interests at heart. But since these everyday…
By Carolyn Steber

The 4 Zodiac Signs Most Likely To Leave A Relationship When Things Get Difficult

Every relationship will go through its fair share of ups and downs. And when it comes to astrology, there are zodiac signs who naturally want to make that effort, as well as signs who may prefer to leave when a relationship gets difficult. These are…
By Carolyn Steber

What Doctors Want You To Know Before You Treat A UTI Infection By Yourself

When faced with the telltale agonizing symptoms — like a frequent urge to pee, burning sensations, and lower abdominal pain — it only makes sense that you'd want to treat a UTI yourself and find relief as soon as possible. Cut to you at the…
By Carolyn Steber

What Happens To Your Body When You Cut Back On Gluten Vs. Eliminate It Entirely

What happens when you stop eating gluten will have a lot to do with why you're eliminating it from your lifestyle, as well as how you go about doing it. If you're cutting back, or replacing your fave breads and cereals with gluten-free options, you…
By Carolyn Steber

9 Signs Somebody’s Keeping You On The Back Burner, According To Experts

It's not always easy to tell when someone's keeping you on the back burner. Do they have a lot going on? Are they just bad at texting? Or are they stringing you along while they weigh their other options? You may never know for sure, but there are a…
By Carolyn Steber

7 Helpful Ways To Actually Get Along Better With Your Partner's Parents

Even though you get along swimmingly with your partner, it doesn't necessarily mean you'll get along with your partner's family — at least not right away. It can take some time to feel comfortable around them and find your place within the group.…
By Carolyn Steber

Experts Reveal How You Can Get A Staph Infection From Not Cleaning Your Phone

You set your phone down on the bathroom counter, toss it into the depths of your bag, and text with it all day long — even when your fingers are covered in food residue. And yet the times you actually sanitize it are probably few and far between. So…
By Carolyn Steber