Whether you’re gearing up to buy an engagement ring, promise ring or interested in resizing a family heirloom, it can be tough to move the ball forward on any ring-related shopping endeavor without knowing your ring size. Although you could always make a trip to your local jeweler for sizing, there are a bevy of simple ways to measure your ring size at home with tools you may already have. To ensure that the next ring you purchase fits beautifully, take a look at the following tips. Read More...
Our reader, Mark (35), had never imagined he’d find himself in this situation. For eight years, he and his wife, Emma (34), had what most would consider a solid marriage. Mark couldn’t believe it himself, but he cheated on his wife.
They’d met in college, quickly fallen in love, and built a life together—no kids, just the two of them and their cat, Luna. Their life was comfortable, predictable, and in many ways, perfect.
But several months ago, Mark made a terrible mistake. Read More...
August 11, 2017 12:52 AM EDT
Iraq is in the grip of a heatwave of such severity that people are being sent home from work for their own safety.
The Gulf News reports that civil servants were told to take the day off Thursday as temperatures hit 122°F (50°C). The cities of Basra and Mosul experienced similar conditions, Gulf News said.
Demand for electricity has soared as people keep air-conditioners running to cope with the heat, but the state energy company is unable to cope and blackouts have added to the misery. Read More...
