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Of course getting dumped is always super sucky. But the way these chicks were kicked to the curb? BEYOND harsh. We just hope karma b---- -slaps their d-bag exes down the line.

By Stefanie Tuder

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"My boyfriend was a serious mama's boy who insisted on having dinner with his mom at least twice a week. During one of those dinners, his mom looked at me, took my hand and said, 'We have to talk.' I got really nervous and tried to catch my boyfriend's eye, but he was just intently staring at his lap. She gently told me things weren't working out between me and my boyfriend, and that she thought it was best for me to leave. I tried to convince my boyfriend to talk privately in the other room, but he wouldn't respond. I couldn't believe it-my pansy-ass boyfriend made his mom break up with me!" -Ali, 30

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"After dating for three months, my boyfriend pulled a serious disappearing act. Out of the blue

All you want to do is close your eyes until morning, but instead, you're stuck in bed, wide awake, watching the minutes tick by. Here's help.

By Stephanie Booth

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It's three in the morning, and once again, you're staring at the ceiling as your mind races. Not being able to nod off when you want to is agonizing. And you're not the only one with the problem: Two-thirds of women report trouble sleeping several nights each week.

So what's keeping you up? Read on for the factors, habits, and behaviors that have been killing your sleep, then the simple fixes.

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SLEEP KILLER 1: Light Seeping into Your Room

Even slivers of light - the kind that sneaks in through a crack in your blinds or the blueish glow of a computer monitor left on - can keep you awake. "Light signals your brain to stop producing melatonin, the hormone that regulates your sleep and wake cycles," says Shelby Freedman

The easiest way to get closer with your guy might be to have a foursome.

By Zoë Ruderman

No, we're not suggesting you invite another couple into the bedroom. We're talking about double-dating.

Related: 4 Dating Milestones He Dreads

Researchers at Wayne State University recently discovered that spending time with other twosomes may help improve your relationship and make you feel happier and more satisfied.

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But there's a catch: You can't just hit the movies with your best friend and her boyfriend. The scientists explained that the couples must engage in good, deep conversation in order to reap the relationship benefits of double-dating.

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The subjects in the study who were asked to answer "high-disclosure" questions in front of the other couple were more likely to feel like the interaction boosted their bond. Whereas those who just made small talk didn't report feeling any closer

Even the hottest A-listers have flaws: not-so-small noses, monster zits, thin lips, you name it. Who makes it all less noticeable? Their makeup artists, of course. The most talented of their kind spill their secrets, so you can fake perfection too.

By Jessica White

Bigger, Sexier Eyes
First, reach for liner. Skip black - like an LBD, it narrows your shape - and use a colored one to define your top lash line, says celebrity makeup artist Carmindy. (Blues and greens not your thing? Reach for slate, which looks awesome on everyone.) Now, swipe a shimmery white shadow onto your inner corners in a sideways V shape to catch light, which widens eyes. Finally, make your eyelash curler your BFF. Crimping the top lash line angles hairs so tips are closer to your brows, expanding the entire eye area. Immediately lock in the curve with two coats of lengthening mascara. Try: Wet n Wild Idol Eyes, $2 each

Related: The Secret To Smoky Eyes

Plush, Pillowy Lips
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Take a smooch to the next level by planting one on him in these hot spots around the U.S.

Related: How To Kiss Like a Pro

Alabama On the sugar-white sands at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores. After locking lips, the two of you can fish, play a round of golf, grill, camp, or rent a cozy cabin to spend the night in.
Alaska
Next to a towering spruce tree in Sitka National Historic Park, which is situated on an island with rain forests and native-carved totem poles. The trails looping across Indian River are perfect for, ahem, getting close.

Related: How to Win a Guy Over in 10 Seconds

Arizona
At a window table with a view of Camelback Mountain at T. Cook's, the swanky Mediterranean restaurant at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix-a place so geared toward love, they have a "director of romance," who offers couples astrology readings and scatters rose petals on your bed.

Arkansas
On the porch of the elegant Crescent Hotel and Spa, which dates back to 1886. This supposedly haunted

Bonding with people doesn't just feel good-it also helps you get what you want in life. We recruited Ori Brafman, coauthor of Click: The Magic of Instant Connections, to share the secrets to making it happen. By Korin Miller

Here's the real deal: You may be talented and charming, but it's the ability to click with anyone - your boss, that hottie, new friends - who can ultimately land you the promotion, a date, and strong BFF bonds.

Related: 25 Ways To Become A Legendary Flirt

"Instant connections are very powerful," says Ori Brafman, coauthor of Click. "In fact, studies show relationships that start this way can be even better and more meaningful than those that form at a slower pace because they feel like they were meant to be." That's why learning how to forge that simpatico thing with someone is an extremely profitable skill.

Related: The Secrets to a Long, Fabulous Life

After reviewing years of research on what unites people, Brafman says that initiating chemistry is

The super-fashionable Michelle Obama is known for wearing surprisingly affordable duds, from a J. Crew number on Jay Leno to an H&M (yes, really) dress on The Today Show. But it's about a whole lot more than just where she shops. Her status as a style icon has a lot to do with four little fashion tricks. We got Kate Betts, author of Everyday Icon and former editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar, to share those look-sexy secrets.
By Gabrielle Frank

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Even if you and your man don't fight quite that intensely, it's never a bad idea to have some tricks handy for taking a blow-out down a notch. Jennifer Baker, PhD, offers a few tips to cool things down.

By Bethany Heitman

The Jersey Shore's Ronnie and Sammi have had some pretty nasty arguments over the past couple of seasons. And recently, they've gotten worse than usual-we're talking brutal name calling and trashing each other's stuff. Clearly, the explosive duo could use some cool-down tips.

Related: How to Break a Toxic Love Pattern

And let's be real, even if you and your man don't fight quite that intensely, it's never a bad idea to have some tricks handy for taking a blow-out down a notch.

Fights do happen between even the coolest couples. Jennifer Baker, PhD, offers a few moves that'll put the breaks on when you're really going at it.

Related: The #1 Good-Girlfriend Habit to Break

1) Take a 30 minute pause-as in, separate and doing other things for half an hour. Studies