Being familiar or comfortable with someone are two different things — and too much of one in a relationship can be a red flag

Giulia Bertelli / Unsplash Feeling familiar with someone might not always be a good thing. Sometimes, we might be psychologically trying to resolve issues from our past with new people. In these cases, we may subconsciously seek out abusive people. Being comfortable with someone is different — you are able to be yourself without fearing […]

Glucose-tracking smart contact lens is comfortable enough to wear

The concept of a smart contact lens has been around for a while. To date, though, they haven’t been all that comfortable: they tend to have electronics built into hard substrates that make for a lens which can distort your vision, break down and otherwise cause discomfort. A team of Korean scientists might just come […]

This company’s comfortable take on the work blazer has earned it over $6 million alone

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. MM.LaFleur MM.LaFleur is a company that makes purposeful clothes for professional women. Instead of following trends, head designer Miyako Nakamura, of former Zac Posen fame, focuses on improving […]

The most comfortable and supportive socks you’ll ever wear are 20% off this week

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Use the promo code “FAVORITES20” to save 20% at checkout. The Bombas Holiday Favorites Sale ends Sunday, December 10, so shop now! The holiday season is here and everyone wants to find meaningful […]

The most comfortable and supportive socks you’ll ever wear are 20% off for Black Friday

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. The holiday season is here and finding meaningful gifts is extremely important, even if they’re stocking stuffers. While everyone has given or received socks as a gift at one point or […]

Harman Kardon Invoke review: Cortana isn’t too comfortable in the home yet

Enlarge (credit: Valentina Palladino) The voice assistant most of us overlook is the one that is available to over 500 million of us on Windows PCs. Microsoft’s Cortana has been sequestered in laptops and desktops for too long, but now it finally has a home in your home via the Harman Kardon Invoke smart speaker. This is […]

LeBron James: Cleveland Cavaliers star not comfortable with current set-up

The Cavaliers have not had a good record against the Pelicans in recent years and tonight’s loss was their seventh consecutive loss in the Smoothie King Center. But they have now lost three of their last four matches, including defeats to the Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic. It leaves the Cavaliers at 3-3 for the […]

This popular athletic brand is now making women’s workwear — and it’s as comfortable as you’d think

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. MPG Sport is a clothing brand that means to bring performance materials into everyday life, fusing smarter technical fabrics with fashionable styles that might not yet meet the functional standards […]

New book helps kids from remote communities feel more comfortable heading to the hospital

When kids from northern communities have to fly south to see a doctor, they’re sometimes scared by the tall buildings and bustling streets. A new book, translated into three Indigenous languages, is helping make the journey a bit more understandable. CBC | Health News

We tried ‘the world’s most comfortable shoes’ to see if they’re as great as everyone says they are

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Whether you know someone who has and loves them, or you’ve just seen enough colorful, plush-looking sneakers walking around to note the style, you’ve likely already come into […]