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Here’s why men and women sext No Images? Click here     Forget cheating. Forget emotional affairs or financial troubles. When it comes to married couples, researchers have found that criticism is one of the top predictors of divorce. (Of course, criticism doesn’t bode well for non-married couples, either.) But what about constructive criticism? Because, let’s be real -- sometimes, your partner could really benefit from a little of that. How do you get your helpful tips across without pissing them off or hurting their feelings? HuffPost senior reporter Kelsey Borresen talked to marriage therapists and has your answer. <3, Brittany   In case you missed it Who said social science research had to be dry? Recently, University of Arizona researcher Morgan Johnstonbaugh posed a thought-provoking question about sexting: What motivates people to send nudes ⁠— and does the motivation differ for men and women?  One of the most interesting findings from the study: Women were more likely than men to say that they sent a sext as a means to feel empowered. But it’s a lot more complicated than that. Read all about it here.   HuffPost Podcasts They’re back! Join hosts Emma Gray and Claire Fallon as they lovingly snark and recap the latest episodes from The Bachelorette. Hey Philadelphia! We're bringing our show to World Cafe Live on Thu. Aug. 22. Get tickets here. We're also doing a show at New York's Gramercy Theatre on Wed. Sep. 4. Get your tickets here.​ Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / Acast       #TBT It may have been another summer of free love, but it turned into a lasting love for these two. Fifty years ago in August, Judy and Jerry Griffin met while on the way to Woodstock, the legendary 1969 music festival in New York. Up until now, they had no proof of their serendipitous meeting. Now they do!  Jerry said he’d known his future wife less than 48 hours when the photo was snapped. But the spark was already strong. As Judy said, “By the time we got out of the car and set up camp, we were into each other.” Read the rest of their sweet story here. Links we love: I Don’t Want To Cook For My Family And I’m Tired Of Feeling Guilty About It People Reveal Why They Legally Changed Their First Names Why Jada Pinkett Smith Dislikes The Word 'Wife'         👋You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks!   HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group.  On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe