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Relationships

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A Time for Traditions: 7 Life Time Team Members Share Their Favorite Holiday Rituals

Discover a few of the activities and pastimes that make the holidays memorable year after year for our team members.
By Callie Fredrickson
Family/Parenting/Kids
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My Grandma’s Mug

As the holidays approach, our editor in chief finds herself longing for the way things were.
By Jamie Martin
ColumnsFamily/Parenting/Kids
two men talk honestly.

How to Have More Honest Conversations With Your Friends

The surprising ways that honest, authentic dialogue can deepen your friendships.
By Kara Douglass Thom
FriendsHealthy Communication
Couple kissing in the park.

The 6 Best Gifts You Can Give Your Partner

The most valuable presents don't come from the store. They come from the heart and are offered as a reflection of the care and appreciation you feel for your partner.
By Elizabeth Foy Larsen
Dating/MarriageHealthy Communication
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A Life of Love

Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD, has overcome tragedy, found purpose, and become wise in the ways of making love last.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Dating/MarriageEmotional Intelligence
Paper hearts hanging on a tree.

Decode Your Partner’s Love Language

This Valentine’s Day, learn how to communicate more deeply with your better half by learning about the five love languages.
By Anjula Razdan
Dating/MarriageEmotional Intelligence
Nora McInerny

Talks — S4, EP9 / When the Hard Stuff Happens . . .

At one point or another in all our lives, we will all go through hard things. We typically can’t prepare for them and they can catch us off guard, and yet we often often judge ourselves for how we react or behave in those moments — and after. Nora McInerny, author, podcast creator, and public speaker, joins us in this episode to talk about how to cope during those times, the ways they shape and change us, and why we can never move on or go back, but we can move forward.

With With Nora McInerny, Author, Podcast Creator, and Public Speaker
Family/Parenting/KidsPersonal Development
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Live, Work, Play: The Benefits of an All-Inclusive Community

Where you live, the way you work, and how you play all contribute to overall well-being — and having them all integrated can support a well-rounded healthy way of life.
By Callie Fredrickson
CommunityHome/Living
A group on women talking inside a group training class inside of a health club.

How to Make Friends at Your Health Club

It can be a challenge to form friendships as an adult. Here are a few ideas for meeting and connecting with others who are also pursuing health goals.
By Molly Kopischke
FriendsHealthy Communication
a casserole

4 Comforting Meals to Bring to a Friend in Need

Nutritious, comforting recipes designed for leaving on a friend’s doorstep.
By Maddie Augustin
Cooking & FoodFriends
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What to Do When You’ve Been Ghosted

Not having closure can make it difficult to move on. Here's one strategy.
By Mo Perry
Dating/MarriageEmotional Intelligence
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4 Tips for Creating a Successful Book Club

Respectful debate and setting expectations are key.
By Molly Tynjala King
CommunityFriends
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The Benefits of a Book Club

A bibliophile’s guide to creating — and sustaining — a great reading group.
By Molly Tynjala King
CommunityFriends
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How to Build Empathy and Compassion in Your Community

There's a big difference between cursory cordiality and true benevolence. Our experts make the case for spreading deep kindness in your community.
By Jessie Sholl
CommunityEmotional Intelligence
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Feed Your Mind

Psychiatrist Drew Ramsey, MD, author of 50 Shades of Kale, is all about eating to fuel your brain — and your happiness.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Attitude/MindsetFamily/Parenting/Kids
A Life Time team member holding sports equipment, including a basketball, while talking to younger kids in a gym.

Fun to Be Had: 9 Ways Tweens Can Enjoy Life Time

Too old for kids-specific activities but not quite old enough for adult-only offerings — what’s a tween to do? We have a few ideas.
By Callie Fredrickson
Family/Parenting/KidsMembership
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Ashanti Branch on Creativity, Mental Health, and Real-World Choices

The nonprofit founder and educator talks about how best to invest in kids.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Family/Parenting/Kids
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How to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as an Ally

A Latina writer and coach offers ideas for education, advocacy, and community connection.
By Anahi Ortiz-Prieto
CommunityPersonal Development
A bento lunch box packed with chicken, cheese, crackers, grapes, blueberries, tomatoes and carrots.

3 Tips for Packing Lunches the Whole Family Will Love

Plus, easy and nourishing recipes to get you started.
By Andrea Raab
Cooking & FoodFamily/Parenting/Kids
A instructor and child in a yoga pose while doing a kids studio class.

Healthy Fun for Younger Ones: All About Kids Classes at Life Time

Curious if any of the options at Life Time might be right for your kiddos? This expert Q&A explains everything that’s available as part of your Junior Membership.
By Callie Fredrickson
Family/Parenting/KidsMembership
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How to Build Community After a Pandemic

In the wake of COVID-19, your community needs you more than ever. Discover new ideas for reconnecting.
By Katherine Reynolds Lewis
CommunityRelationships
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