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April 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM

A Split Tongue Wasn’t On My Sexual Fantasy List.

It Should Have Been.It Should Have Been. Apr. 1, 2025YowzaA Split Tongue Wasn’t On My Sexual Fantasy List. It Should Have Been.I gotta admit, today is a spicy one. The piece, by Lola Méndez, is about an intoxicating one-night-stand on vacation, all thanks to, yes, the guy’s split tongue. Consider it…

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March 31, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Are You Making These Common Mistakes With Your Sex Toys?

Check it!Check it! Mar. 31, 2025Westend61/Getty ImagesOopsiesAre You Making These Common Mistakes With Your Sex Toys?As Katie McPherson writes today, you’ve been warned. “There are so many kinds of sex toys out in the world today, from humble, quiet vibrators to literal dragon-inspired dildos. And w…

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March 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM

The Time We Rented A Hotel Room For An Hour To Spice Things Up

We’re fun.We’re fun. Mar. 28, 2025Noviembre Anita Vela/Moment/Getty Imagesscheduled sexy timeThe Time We Rented A Hotel Room For An Hour To Spice Things UpToday, an anonymous mom has written about that time her husband surprised her by booking a post-early bird dinner hotel room for a quickie. It’s …

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March 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM

Please Consider This My Formal Petition To Bring Back The House Phone

ASAPASAP Mar. 27, 2025Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, ShutterstockA Mom's LamentPlease Consider This My Formal Petition To Bring Back The House PhoneI fully support the reasoning behind this article by Jamie Kaye Walters: She is sick and tired of being the intermediary between her kids and …

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March 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM

My Reaction To ‘Adolescence’ Made Me Question Myself As A Mom Of Sons

How little I knew.How little I knew. Mar. 26, 2025Ben Blackall/NetflixA Lot To DigestMy Reaction To ‘Adolescence’ Made Me Question Myself As A Mom Of SonsIf you’ve watched ‘Adolescence’ on Netflix – even a few episodes – you know what it’s going to tell you: Boys, in particular, are not alright. The…

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March 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM

Why Does My Perfume Smell Weird So Weird On Me Now?

Is it perimenopause?Is it perimenopause? Mar. 25, 2025Carol Yepes/Getty ImagesSniff, SniffWhy Does My Perfume Smell Weird So Weird On Me Now? Is It Perimenopause?We deeply know that a lot of changes start happening to your body in perimenopause, but this? This is uncalled for! As Jen McGuire writes …

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March 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM

Your Kid’s New Favorite Book Just Dropped

Releasing todayReleasing today Mar. 25, 2025Presented by Disney PublishingThe Girl and the Robot Is An Out-Of-This-World Sci-Fi Adventure Hitting Bookshelves TodayWhether your preteen is a total bookworm or just starting to dip their toes into the wonderful world of reading, The Girl and the Robot i…

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March 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM

My Husband's ADHD Makes Me The Default Parent

And it doesn’t feel fair. And it doesn’t feel fair. Mar. 24, 2025StudioKreativa/Getty ImagesFeels A Little UnfairMy Husband's ADHD Makes Me The Default Parent, & It Doesn't Feel FairNadie Baird gets real honest in this piece: While her husband is her biggest supporter, his ADHD can cause proble…

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March 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM

The Sh*t Kids Unintentionally Say Is Absolutely Wild & Brutal

How ‘bout that, bruh?How ‘bout that, bruh? Mar. 21, 2025FatCamera/E+/Getty ImagesouchThe Sh*t Kids Unintentionally Say Is Absolutely Wild & BrutalIt’s a truth universally acknowledged that kids can be inadvertently vicious. They sometimes say things that are so bonkers or so cruel that it’s hard…

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March 20, 2025 at 9:05 PM

The Best Age For A First Pet Is 10

Buckle up.Buckle up. Mar. 20, 2025Westend61/Westend61/Getty ImagesThe magic numberThe Best Age For A First Pet Is 10, According To ExpertsI was one of the many families who got a COVID puppy. Well, to be fair, we got him in 2022, but still, I think it counts. My kids were 6 and 9 at the time, and th…

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March 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM

22 Things To Buy For A Spring Reset

For you and your home!For you and your home! Mar. 19, 2025Ariela Basson, Scary Mommy; Featured brandsgimme all the stuff22 Things To Buy For Your Home (& Self!) For A Spring ResetLook, we like to shop. It’s just a fact. So why not put our skills to good use and share the wealth? That’s what we’r…

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March 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM

Easy Salmon Recipes FTW

Yummy!Yummy! Mar. 18, 2025Winner Winner Salmon Dinner12 Easy Salmon Recipes That Work With Fresh, Frozen, Or Canned FishSalmon is a fish workhorse in my family’s kitchen. We grill it, we roast it, we use leftovers the day after for us – and the dog. In other words, we eat it often and in a variety o…

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March 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM

How To Keep Your Bedsheets Smelling Fresh

No one likes a musty sheet.No one likes a musty sheet. Mar. 17, 2025Geri Lavrov/Moment/Getty ImagesLaundry DayHow To Keep Your Bedsheets From Smelling Like Your Linen ClosetLook, who doesn’t like to fall into a crisp, nice-smelling set of sheets at the end of a long day? But – considering many of us…

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March 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM

The Feeding Innovation Moms Can’t Stop Talking About

Feed with confidence.Feed with confidence. Mar. 17, 2025Presented by MunchkinBreastfeeding Is No Joke – Find Comfort & Confidence With Munchkin’s Flow Nipple Shield +Breastfeeding moms deal with a lot: 3AM feedings, recurring doctors’ appointments, fluctuating hormones — all to keep themselves a…

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March 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM

The Scary Mommy Confessions Are Where It’s At

Gimme!Gimme! Mar. 14, 2025kate_sept2004/E+/Getty ImagesShh 🤫The Scary Mommy Confessions Are Where It’s AtSeriously, are you even a mother if you haven’t whispered something dark and twisty (or even mundane) under your breath? This week’s Confessions round up is, a ever, a doozy of admissions. See an…

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March 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM

The Unexpected Outcome Of My Son’s Environmental Anxiety

You live, you learnYou live, you learn Mar. 13, 2025Oliver Rossi/DigitalVision/Getty Imagesit happened to meThe Unexpected Outcome Of My Son’s Environmental AnxietyWe have a lovely piece today from writer Colleen Oakley about her son’s climate anxiety. He was 11 when he said, “Mom, I know the answer…

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March 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM

I'm 40, & My Body Has Started Falling Apart

40-somethings, are we OK?40-somethings, are we OK? Mar. 12, 2025South_agency/Getty ImagesPass The AspercremeI'm 40, & My Body Has Started Falling ApartThis piece may be a year old, but sadly it’s an evergreen topic that I deeply relate to: I’m 42 and my body also feels so different than it did e…

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March 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM

I Was Shocked To Hear How Few Of My Female Friends Orgasm During Sex

Oh boy…Oh boy… Mar. 11, 2025Thianchai Sitthikongsak/Getty ImagesMore Common Than You ThinkI Was Honestly Shocked To Hear How Few Of My Female Friends Orgasm During SexDuring a mom’s night out, a happily married friend confessed to Kris Ann Valdez that she didn’t orgasm during sex with her husband. V…

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March 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM

Stop Talking To My Kid About What's "Healthy"

Just no.Just no. Mar. 10, 2025Natalia Lebedinskaia/Getty ImagesPlease StopStop Talking To My Kid About What's "Healthy"“Even before I had a baby, I heard the horror stories of school lunch judgment,” writes Deirdre Kaye. “Notes home from teachers to parents telling them not to send certain foods in …

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March 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM

What Does Good Sex Mean To You?

The 411 from everyone.The 411 from everyone. Mar. 7, 2025Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Midjourney, Getty ImagesfyiWhat Does Good Sex Mean To You?What does “good sex” mean to you? The definition, it seems, changes as we age – both in and out of relationships and in actual years. As Sarah Aswell writes, …

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March 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM

So You Want To Try Roleplaying

You’ve been together for years. How do you become someone new in the bedroom?You’ve been together for years. How do you become someone new in the bedroom? Mar. 6, 2025Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Midjourney, Getty Images"You come here often?"So You Want To Try RoleplayingThis piece is really interesti…

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March 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM

If You’re Going To Use A Paci, Let It Be This One

Recommended by pediatric dentists, lactation consultants, and moms.Recommended by pediatric dentists, lactation consultants, and moms. Mar. 6, 2025PRESENTED BY MAMThese Pacifiers Are So Good, You’ll Want To Have More Than One On Backup (Trust Us)Whether you call them pacis, binkies, dummies, or soot…

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March 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM

Women Share The One Thing About Sex They Wish They Knew Way Sooner

This is the sex ed we really need. This is the sex ed we really need. Mar. 5, 2025the more you knowWomen Share The One Thing About Sex They Wish They Knew Way Sooner“The worst part about sex being so taboo in our society is that it’s hard to find a ton of accurate information on it — and it’s even …

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March 4, 2025 at 10:09 PM

How Often Couples ‘Should’ Have Sex, According To Sexperts

Is there a Goldilocks number for intimacy?Is there a Goldilocks number for intimacy? Mar. 4, 2025Ariela Basson/Bustle; Stocksy, MidjourneyBallpark It For MeHow Often Couples ‘Should’ Have Sex, According To SexpertsI love the “should” here. As Julie Sprankles writes in this piece from our Sex Issue, …

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March 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM

OK, How Are We Keeping Our Kids (& Families) From Catching All The Crud?

We asked a bunch of moms to share their immunity-boosting tips and they *delivered.*We asked a bunch of moms to share their immunity-boosting tips and they *delivered.* Mar. 3, 2025Drazen_/Getty Images*Taking Notes*Moms Reveal The Tips & Tricks They Swear By For Staving Off SicknessWhether it’s …

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February 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM

You Know What Foods To Avoid At Bedtime, But What Foods Help You Sleep?

The 411.The 411. Feb. 28, 2025Brothers91/Getty ImagesSnooze SnacksYou Know What Foods To Avoid At Bedtime, But What Foods Help You Sleep?Anna Rahmanan writes today: “We've all heard about foods that can reportedly wreck our sleep or how long of a window we should allow between eating and sleeping. A…

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February 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM

Is Sex Once A Month Bad?

The more you knowThe more you know Feb. 27, 2025Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Midjourney, Getty ImagesMark Your CalendarIs Having Sex With Your Partner Once A Month Bad?Today, Scary Mommy published their (semi)annual sex issue. This time, we focus on the basics: How often other couples are having sex, …

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February 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM

Sorry, Grandparents: You Aren’t Entitled To See The Grandkids

Signed, a fed-up momSigned, a fed-up mom Feb. 26, 2025SolStock/Getty ImagesEnough Is EnoughSorry, Grandparents: You Aren’t Entitled To See The GrandkidsThis piece is bound to cause some… hurt feelings and major opinions. To be clear, Nadie Baird isn’t talking about your run-of-the-mill hangouts with…

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February 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM

No, Not All Baby Bottles Are Created Equal

This one’s a game-changer.This one’s a game-changer. Feb. 26, 2025PRESENTED BY Dr. Brown’s Yes, Dr. Brown’s Baby Bottles Really *Are* Worth The Hype, According To Moms & PedsA baby bottle is a baby bottle, right? You’d think so, but that’s not the case (and word to the wise: Don’t ever ask that …

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February 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM

I Swore I Wouldn’t Treat My Youngest As A Baby Forever

My bad.My bad. Feb. 25, 2025Oleg Breslavtsev/Moment/Getty ImagesMy badI Swore I Wouldn’t Treat My Youngest As A Baby ForeverI have two kids; my youngest is nearly 9. And yet I still find myself treating him like a little kid. Not because he acts young, but because I want to hold onto the innocence o…

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February 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM

A Zillion Reasons To Love Melanie Lynskey

She’s just the best.She’s just the best. Feb. 24, 2025Women We LoveMelanie Lynskey’s Radical Normal It’s safe to say that the collective we of Scary Mommy have been fans of the actor Melanie Lynskey for a long time. From Ever After to Sweet Home Alabama to Yellowjackets, she can do no wrong. So we w…

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February 21, 2025 at 10:07 PM

Will My Kid Be Out Of The Loop If I Don’t Give Him A Phone?

I worry his friends will move on without him.I worry his friends will move on without him. Feb. 21, 2025Tech SupportWill My Kid Be Out Of The Loop If I Don’t Give Him A Phone?Technology has been a part of parenting for quite some time now, but that doesn’t make it any easier to navigate. From the ti…

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February 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM

I’m Parenting Without A Village

And it’s f*cking exhausting.And it’s f*cking exhausting. Feb. 20, 2025Fotostorm/Getty ImagesStressed & A Little DepressedI Don’t Have A Village & It’s F*cking ExhaustingMotherhood can be lonely enough with all of the mini identity crises it entails, but raising kids without a village is a wh…

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February 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM

At 40, I’ve Finally Entered My Crop-Top Era

IDGAF about what society considers “age-appropriate.”IDGAF about what society considers “age-appropriate.” Feb. 19, 2025Do What Makes You HappyAt 40, I’ve Finally Entered My Crop-Top EraOne thing I’m extremely grateful for is age because with age has come the knowledge that literally nobody is think…

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February 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM

Your Kids Need To Know How To Wash Their Hair.

Seriously.Seriously. Feb. 18, 2025FG Trade/E+/Getty ImagesGod Help MeYour Kids Need To Know How To Wash Their Hair. Seriously.I don’t know about you, but shower time in our house is pure insanity. Neither of my kids wants to shower first (which is a battle in and of itself) and when they do shower, …

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February 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM

Cheap(ish) Things To Buy For A Dopamine Hit

Easy and fun.Easy and fun. Feb. 17, 2025Scary Mommy; Featured Brandsyes please19 Cheap(ish) Things To Buy For A Quick Dopamine HitIt is the dead of winter. Many of us are sick of our winter parkas (not to mention the heating bill) and the damn groundhog predicted more of the same. So you’d be forgiv…

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February 14, 2025 at 10:06 PM

All I Want For Valentine's Day Is A Mopped Floor

Not kidding.Not kidding. Feb. 14, 2025Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Shutterstockhot! All I Want For Valentine's Day Is A Mopped FloorToday is Valentine’s Day, which I’m sorry to say, is my least favorite holiday. It turns out that I’m not entirely alone in my disdain for the day; it’s overblown and kin…

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February 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM

10 Hacks For Moms Who Need Beauty To Be Easy AF

We got you.We got you. Feb. 13, 2025Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, Shutterstock, AmazonEasy, Breezy, Beautiful 10 Tools & Accessories For Moms Who Need Beauty To Be Easy AF“It’s way too easy these days to scroll through social media and convince yourself that you’re the only person in …

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February 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM

This Sensory Soothe Car Seat Feature Is A Godsend For New Parents

The seat’s base also rotates for easy in–and-outs. The seat’s base also rotates for easy in–and-outs. Feb. 13, 2025Presented by EvenfloThis Shyft Intuiti+ Travel System Has Some Pretty Impressive Bells & Whistles“Car seat shopping is so quick and easy!” Said no parent ever. We know you’ve got a…

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February 12, 2025 at 10:07 PM

Perimenopause Is Lonelier Than Single Motherhood

Who knew?Who knew? Feb. 12, 2025Olga Rolenko/Moment/Getty Imagestruth timePerimenopause Is Lonelier Than Single MotherhoodI am, blissfully, not yet in perimenopause, but many of my friends are, and it seems as hellish as reported. But there’s something else about perimenopause, too: the loneliness. …

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February 11, 2025 at 10:09 PM

To All the Moms I've Judged Before

An oldie but a goodieAn oldie but a goodie Feb. 11, 2025Davin G Photography/Moment/Getty ImagesYou deserve graceTo All the Moms I've Judged BeforeI have always loved this piece, which is an oldie but a goodie. We’ve all, as Jewel Nunez writes, been that sanctimommy, and it’s high time we get off our…

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February 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM

Where Are Married Couples Sleeping?

Vibe check time.Vibe check time. Feb. 10, 2025skynesher/E+/Getty ImagesTell Me Where Did You Sleep Last NightVibe Check: Where Are Married Couples Sleeping?As so many things do, it all started with a TikTok question: Where are married couples sleeping these days? Together? Separately? And, because i…

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February 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM

This Amazon Lists Hack Is Saving Me So Much Money

You’re welcome.You’re welcome. Feb. 7, 2025Getty ImagesWell, This Is SmartThis Amazon Lists Hack Is Saving Me So Much MoneyLet me get this out of the way: I’m sorry in advance to the hit your wallet will take with this. But then again, this hack is actually genius and is nearly guaranteed to save yo…

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February 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM

Why Are Internet Moms So Mean?

And why do we still go to them for help?And why do we still go to them for help? Feb. 6, 2025Mariia Borovkova/Getty ImagesEnough With The SnarkWhy Are Internet Moms So Mean? And Why Do We Still Keep Turning To Them For Help?If you’re a mom with a phone in the 21st century, odds are you’ve interacted…

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February 5, 2025 at 10:07 PM

I Was Not Prepared For My Kids' Lesson In Slang

No cap.No cap. Feb. 5, 2025What does that mean?I Was Not Prepared For My Kids' Lesson In SlangThis is one of my favorite pieces we’ve published in the past few years. I don’t know about you, but I sometimes have NO idea what my kids are saying to me. NO CAP. I don’t want to sound all old and fuddy d…

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February 4, 2025 at 10:09 PM

Would You Try Castlecore Sex?

Bringing romantasy to lifeBringing romantasy to life Feb. 4, 2025duncan1890/DigitalVision Vectors/Getty ImagesJust... Be CarefulWould You Try Castlecore Sex?This is a fun one, one which I, as a non-romantasy reader, am certainly perplexed by. So I’ll let Katie McPherson set the scene: “Are you all a…

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February 3, 2025 at 10:07 PM

Scary Mommy Confessions FTW

The moms are fed up!The moms are fed up! Feb. 3, 2025Johner Images/Johner Images Royalty-Free/Getty ImagesGood GriefThe January Confessions Are In & The Moms Are Fed UpJanuary is always a month that seems to last ages, but January 2025 took particularly long to get through.. From all the stress …

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January 31, 2025 at 10:06 PM

I Bought My First Vibrator At A Mom's House Party

And I never looked back.And I never looked back. Jan. 31, 2025tmi timeI Bought My First Vibrator At A Mom's House Party & Never Looked BackWe’ve got a spicy one for you today. It’s a tale from Jen McGuire about the surprising way she ended up buying her first vibrator. As the headline suggests, …

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January 30, 2025 at 10:07 PM

Why Terrible Tweens Are The New Terrible Twos

Oh boy.Oh boy. Jan. 30, 2025Connect Images/Igor Emmerich/Getty ImagesBruhWhy Terrible Tweens Are The New Terrible TwosOh MAN do I feel this one today. I have an 11 year old, and I can feel how we’re right on the cusp of tweendom. My son is still loving, and funny, and allows snuggles, but I can see …

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January 29, 2025 at 10:07 PM

What Does It Mean If You Dream About Your Partner Cheating On You?

How dare they!How dare they! Jan. 29, 2025Alex Potemkin/E+/Getty ImagesUnsweet DreamsWhat Does It Mean If You Dream About Your Partner Cheating On You?It’s something that happens to most of us: We dream our partner has cheated or is cheating on you in your dreams. You wake up furious at your partner…

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