Couples think they go to counseling because of money, sex, and parenting — but therapists know the real problem is usually lurking underneath

Universal Pictures Couples say the main reasons they come to therapy are money, sex, and parenting. But one therapist says the real reason is that each person is frustrated in their search for validation. It’s the therapist’s job to help the couple get to the bottom of the issue and share their feelings. Everyone knows […]

Etsy usually has a great holiday season — but Amazon could ruin things this year (AMZN, ETSY)

The holidays have traditionally been a special time for Etsy. As is the case with many retailers, Etsy’s sales tend to spike during the holiday shopping season. But for the purveyor of handmade goods, the jump in sales has usually been especially dramatic, as we can see in this chart from Statista. To spur another […]

Why giving cash, not clothing, is usually best after disasters

Eric Gay/AP Between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other government entities, nonprofits large and small, and contributions from concerned individuals, a massive Hurricane Harvey relief effort is taking shape. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh’s “Help for Houston” drive and countless other community collections illustrate the American impulse to help people whose lives have been upended […]

Portugal PANIC: President issues alarm as usually loyal Britons cancel holidays to Algarve

Data released yesterday revealed July saw a 13 per cent dip in the number of Britons enjoying a stay in the usually popular destination. Portugal relies heavily on British tourism, so it is no surprise such a large drop in the number of UK holidaymakers has caused alarm. Portuguese regional Hotelier Association AHETA already attributes […]

Panic selling when stocks fall is usually a terrible idea

Flickr / Feeling My Age October 15, 2014 was a rocky day for investors in the stock market, which at its lowest point dipped 460 points, close to “correction” status. A late-day rally saw stocks rebound, ending the day down 173 points at 16,142. Some investors decided to weather their losses, betting that the market turbulence […]

How much your favorite restaurant foods cost — and how much they usually get marked up

Pizza Rev (Priceonomics) — The restaurant business is notoriously tough, and owners have a myriad of costs ranging from health permits to commercial rent. On average, 30% of a restaurants revenues go to labor costs, 30% goes to general overhead, and 30-33% is spent on ingredients. Making a decent profit in the restaurant industry is […]

How you usually cook rice is WRONG – and could even be a health risk

But not cooking rice properly isn’t just unpleasant to eat – it could be dangerous. Scientists have found putting more water in the pan or even steeping it overnight is the best way to flush out traces of poison arsenic. The chemical contaminates rice as a result of industrial toxins and pesticides which can remain […]

WATCH: Shepherd left shocked when usually docile sheep does THIS in the middle of the road

In the short clip, most of the sheep can be seen running onto the grassy verge at the side of the road. But the shepherd is not leading the sheep – far from it, he is laying in the road writhing in pain. It soon becomes clear why, as one of the sheep stands apart […]