Life

Asking for a Friend
The One Question to Ask If You Think You’re Being Excluded
Here’s how to know if your friends are shady...or it’s all in your head.
By Jenna Ryu

Life
The 5-Step Method That Takes the Stress Out of Spring Cleaning
Starting is the hardest part. This therapist’s hack will give you the momentum.
By Jenna Ryu


Life
How to Stop Being So Defensive (Even If You’re Right)
Stop arguing against a version of the conversation that exists only in your head.
By Jenna Ryu

Life
Your Friends Are Sick of You Getting Back With Your Ex
The group chat has thoughts—the least you can do is acknowledge their patience.
By Jenna Ryu

Travel
Single Women Deserve Honeymoons Too—Here’s How to Plan One
The we-moon is the girls trip we should all be taking.
By Jessica Cruel

Asking for a Friend
Are You the ‘Fringe Friend’ of Your Group?
A psychologist offers three ways to spot your place in the hierarchy.
By Jenna Ryu


Cover Story
It’s Nia Long’s Moment—Again
She helped define the ’90s. She’s still defining herself.
By Zeba BlayPhotography by Emmanuel Sanchez Monsalve

Sports
Meet the WNBA's Next Class of Rookies
From draft night to rookie season goals, the 2026 class is entering the league at a major turning point.
By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Asking for a Friend
5 Signs You’re in a One-Sided Friendship
Always reaching out first? It might be more than just bad timing.
By Jenna Ryu
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Dating
The Happiest Women in Their 70s Are Single
Once seen as a last resort, life without a husband is gaining new appeal.
By Jenna Ryu

Dating
Sick of the Apps? Try Dating Your Friends
Making the unusual case for finding romance within the group chat.
By Gabrielle Kassel

Sports
Paige Bueckers Says Losing ‘Makes You Hungry’
The UConn and NCAA alum on the heat and hype of college basketball.
By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.
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Sports
At Women’s Sports Bars, Female All-Stars and ‘Safer Vibes’
Come for the NCAA and WNBA games, stay for the sense of warmth and community.
By Caroline Tien

Money
The Hidden Cost of Burnout—and How to Afford Your Way Out
Burnout can cost you your financial freedom.
By Tiffany Aliche

Career
How to Pitch a Story to SELF
What to pitch, what not to pitch, rates, and more.
By SELF Staffers

Sports
How Azzi Fudd Became Basketball's Princess
One of college basketball’s brightest stars is headed for the WNBA.
By Jordan RobinsonPhotography by César Buitrago

Relationships
The Disturbing Rise of the ‘Alpine Divorce’
Why are men breaking up with—and abandoning—their girlfriends mid-hike?
By Jenna Ryu

Life
5 Signs of a Pathological Liar, According to Psychologists
Not every liar qualifies. Here are the criteria needed to earn this buzzy label.
By Jenna Ryu

Life
The Ethical Dilemma of Being Friends With a Cheater
If they can betray their partner, what does it say about how they’ll treat you?
By Jenna Ryu

Life
6 Simple Tricks for People Who Overthink Everything
Here’s how to stop your mind from turning “They haven’t texted” into “They’re mad at me.”
By Jenna Ryu

Life
5 Bad Habits That Are Making Your Anxiety Worse, According to Psychologists
These coping strategies stop the spiral briefly, only to reinforce it over time.
By Jenna Ryu

Family
5 Major Signs You Were Raised by Narcissistic Parents
Red flag: You’re always paranoid about messing up.
By Jenna Ryu

Life
What’s a ‘Dopamine Detox’—and Do You Need One?
Can cutting out the things that make us feel good make us feel…better?
By Carolyn L. Todd