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fromForbes
2 days ago

New York Through the Eyes of "The Book Of Mormom Star" Sydney Quildon

The Book of Mormon celebrates its 15th anniversary with special events featuring original cast members and a Broadway newcomer, Sydney Quildon.
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Turns Out That Guys Who Want Tradwives Aren't Fans of Women

These findings indicate that men who perceive the #tradwife movement favorably believe that they rely on women for intimacy and simultaneously resent that this is the case.
Women in technology
#the-secret-lives-of-mormon-wives
Television
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

Did 'Mormon Wives' Star Demi Engemann Leave The Show?

Demi Engemann's status on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 4 is demoted to 'friend' after feuds with castmates, refusing interviews and appearing minimally despite being in early episodes.
Television
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

Did 'Mormon Wives' Star Demi Engemann Leave The Show?

Demi Engemann's status on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 4 is demoted to 'friend' after feuds with castmates, refusing interviews and appearing minimally despite being in early episodes.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Q review freedom, lies and transgressions in emotional fallout from a secretive Muslim women's movement

Jude Chehab's documentary reveals her family's complex relationship with the al-Qubaysiat, highlighting themes of submission, liberation, and rediscovery of voice.
Parenting
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Adoption is a beautiful way to build a family. But it's not one-size-fits-all. - LGBTQ Nation

Adoption has various paths, each with unique processes, costs, and timelines, requiring thorough understanding before proceeding.
#parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago
Relationships

Years Ago, My Husband Was in an "Adult Film." It's Only a Matter of Time Before Our Kids Find Out.

Discussing a parent's past in adult films with children requires careful consideration of timing and the family's values on sexuality.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Sister and Her Wife Have United Behind a Shared Narrative for Their Divorce. But I Want to Tell My Kids the Truth.

Navigating family dynamics during a divorce requires sensitivity and discretion, especially when children are involved.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Years Ago, My Husband Was in an "Adult Film." It's Only a Matter of Time Before Our Kids Find Out.

Discussing a parent's past in adult films with children requires careful consideration of timing and the family's values on sexuality.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Sister and Her Wife Have United Behind a Shared Narrative for Their Divorce. But I Want to Tell My Kids the Truth.

Navigating family dynamics during a divorce requires sensitivity and discretion, especially when children are involved.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

My mom, the cult leader: She told us what to wear, when to pray, how we would have sex. We were prisoners'

Sarah Green's realization of her mother's abusive actions in their religious community led to her questioning the beliefs she was raised with.
#domestic-violence
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Mormon Wives star being investigated for third domestic violence allegation

Utah authorities are investigating a third domestic violence incident involving reality stars Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen, following previous allegations.
Television
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

How the Mormon Wives Are Reacting to the Taylor Frankie Paul Video

Video footage of Taylor Frankie Paul throwing barstools led to the suspension of two reality shows and sparked discussions on domestic violence.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Mormons remind trans members they aren't welcome at temple rituals until detransition

The Mormon church updated its principles to recognize transgender members only by their biological sex at birth for temple participation.
#momtok
Television
fromBustle
1 week ago

Actually, DadTok Can't Survive This

MomTok faces challenges amid scandals, while DadTok struggles to gain traction and viewer support.
Television
fromVulture
1 week ago

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Is Heading to the OC

MomTok is launching a new spin-off in Orange County with nine new cast members and one original member, Jen Affleck.
Television
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

The 'Mormon Wives' Cast Reportedly Raised Concerns About Taylor Frankie Paul To ABC

MomTok cast raised concerns about Taylor Frankie Paul's domestic violence investigation, leading to filming pauses and the cancellation of her Bachelorette season.
Television
fromBustle
1 week ago

Actually, DadTok Can't Survive This

MomTok faces challenges amid scandals, while DadTok struggles to gain traction and viewer support.
Television
fromVulture
1 week ago

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Is Heading to the OC

MomTok is launching a new spin-off in Orange County with nine new cast members and one original member, Jen Affleck.
Television
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

The 'Mormon Wives' Cast Reportedly Raised Concerns About Taylor Frankie Paul To ABC

MomTok cast raised concerns about Taylor Frankie Paul's domestic violence investigation, leading to filming pauses and the cancellation of her Bachelorette season.
Relationships
fromBustle
1 week ago

3 Gen Z Women Explain Why They Love To Obey Their Husbands

Gen Z shows a shift towards traditional gender roles, with many believing in wifely obedience, influenced by social media trends.
fromBustle
1 week ago

'Mormon Wives' Is Taking Over The O.C. In A Reported Spinoff

A Secret Lives of Mormon Wives spinoff show is reportedly in the works, with production paused on Season 5 due to Taylor Frankie Paul's domestic violence investigation.
Television
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Why is the 'Bachelorette' canceled? A guide to the Taylor Frankie Paul controversy

Disney has decided to shelve the new season of 'The Bachelorette' due to a recently surfaced video of violence involving a cast member.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

Married Women Are Confessing The "Hardest Parts" Of Marriage That No One Talks About

Communication and addressing personal needs are crucial for maintaining intimacy in relationships.
#reality-tv-production
NYC LGBT
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Mormon Wives Pauses Filming Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Domestic-Violence Dispute

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives paused season five filming due to Taylor Frankie Paul's ongoing domestic assault investigation involving her ex-partner Dakota Mortensen.
Television
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

Jessi Draper Shuts Down 'Mormon Wives' Rumor Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Reports

Production on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 5 paused following a domestic assault investigation into Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, with allegations made in both directions.
NYC LGBT
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Mormon Wives Pauses Filming Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Domestic-Violence Dispute

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives paused season five filming due to Taylor Frankie Paul's ongoing domestic assault investigation involving her ex-partner Dakota Mortensen.
Television
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

Jessi Draper Shuts Down 'Mormon Wives' Rumor Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Reports

Production on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 5 paused following a domestic assault investigation into Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, with allegations made in both directions.
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

Taylor Frankie Paul Reveals Why She Got Breast Augmentation Before 'Bachelorette'

I'm doing it one, to feel good about myself, but two, for The Bachelorette. Normally, if you know me, I'm not in dresses. So I just kind of want to feel good in them. The touch-up procedure took place five days before filming the Season 3 reunion, demonstrating Taylor's deliberate preparation for her new role as the show's lead.
Cancer
US politics
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Utah's anti-gambling tradition takes on Kalshi and Polymarket

Utah is enacting legislation to ban prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, viewing them as gambling that threatens citizens, particularly young people, despite federal regulatory backing.
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

Picking Up the Rubble from the 'Mormon Wives' Slash 'Bachelorette' Explosion

After the video was shared (aka, leaked), ABC pulled the plug, which will cost them up to tens of millions of dollars. Earlier this week, People reported that filming of Season 5 had been halted due to an incident between Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen -whom she shares one-year-old son, Ever-involving 'domestic assault' allegations from both sides.
Television
NYC LGBT
fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago

EXCLUSIVE: Jen Affleck Gives Update on 'Secret Lives' Fight With Whitney Leavitt

Two postpartum MomTok stars from 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' competed on 'Dancing With the Stars' and had a backstage conflict over delayed congratulations for a Broadway opportunity.
fromLos Angeles Times
33 years ago

Mormon Temple Rises Above Ordinary

No one will ever mistake this for a tilt-up building in an industrial park. This is the Mormon temple being built adjacent to Interstate 5 on San Diego's affluent northern edge. After all, how many San Diego buildings have a multiterraced design, 190-foot twin spires and a 14-foot-tall gold leaf statue of the angel Moroni atop one of the spires facing eastward and blowing his prophetic trumpet? Try none.
San Francisco
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'Like a trap you can't escape': The women who regret being mothers

Some mothers experience deep regret about motherhood despite loving their children, citing exhaustion, lost identity, and sacrifice as primary causes rather than lack of love for their children.
Relationships
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Finale Recap: Now What?

Layla reveals a four-year battle with anorexia, exacerbated by online commentary and GLP-1 use, while other cast members face unresolved personal crises.
Women
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Tradwife generation: THIRD of Gen Z men think wife should obey husband

31% of Gen Z men believe wives should obey husbands, significantly higher than 13% of Boomer men, reflecting a resurgence of traditional gender role expectations among younger generations.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

All My Mom Friends Hate My Husband

Friends' critical observations about your husband may reflect their own biases, but could also reveal genuine relationship patterns you've normalized over time.
#divorce
Television
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Star Jessi Draper's Husband Has Filed for Divorce

Jessi Draper's husband filed for divorce after five years, prioritizing their children and requesting privacy during the transition.
Television
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Star Jessi Draper's Husband Has Filed for Divorce

Jessi Draper's husband filed for divorce after five years, prioritizing their children and requesting privacy during the transition.
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

I'm in a Loving Relationship. But I Have a Secret Shame. It Involves His Son.

I go through the motions of what I know a parent is supposed to provide her child. I do the things, buy the stuff, spend the time, ask the questions, try to engage. And I feel none of it. I know the difference because his father and I have our own biological children now, and what my heart feels for my own is everything that I don't feel for my stepson.
Parenting
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Mormon Wives Star Mikayla Matthews Separates From Husband

It's so incredible that everyone's getting these opportunities and going out and living their dreams, but my health has held me back from saying 'yes' to a lot of opportunities. It's definitely discouraging and frustrating, and it kind of holds me back in other places in my life, like my marriage with Jace.
Relationships
#reality-tv
Television
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Reality Comes Crashing Down on The Bachelorette

Taylor Frankie Paul's journey on The Bachelorette reflects a modern fairy tale intertwined with reality TV's toxic dynamics.
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

'Mormon Wives' tackles secrets, lies and relationship resets in season four

Season four of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' features major life events including Taylor's Bachelorette selection, cast members competing on 'Dancing With The Stars,' and relationship challenges across the #MomTok group.
Television
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Cover Religion. Even I Was Shocked by the New Fox Show About Women and the Bible.

Biblical films and series are gaining popularity, with new projects exploring women's perspectives in religious storytelling.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
1 month ago

The Book of Mormon in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

The Book of Mormon debuted only 15 years ago but has already become one of the longest-running Broadway shows of all time, not to mention one of the most clever, profane and subversive. It's certainly the only musical to satirize religion, poverty, guerilla warfare, AIDS and female mutilation.
NYC LGBT
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Boyfriend and I Were Obsessed With Cults. Then He Left Me for a Woman in One.

A three-year relationship ended abruptly when the boyfriend left without clear explanation after growing close to a coworker during the narrator's month-long absence.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

"My Parents Cared More About Them Than Me": People With Poly Parents Share What It Was Like

Children raised in polyamorous families develop diverse perspectives on relationships, learning that love and support can come from multiple people when communication and consent are present.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I thought wanting to be successful was selfish. Staring on 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' changed that.

Being raised in Mormon culture, I learned that the women were supposed to be at home, nurturing children, and the men were supposed to be out providing and working. For a woman, wanting success outside the home was selfish. That perception has definitely changed throughout the years. Now, I know you can be a better mom when you're pursuing your dreams. When you fill your cup, you have more to give.
Television
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Polygamous working: Your questions answered

Holding multiple jobs is legal unless employment contracts, public-sector rules, or confidentiality and fraud laws prohibit or require disclosure.
#salt-lake-city
Medicine
fromBustle
2 months ago

'Mormon Wives' Jessi Draper Explained What's Going On With Her Face

Jessi Draper underwent facial plastic surgery, is experiencing prolonged swelling during recovery, and is facing online harassment for her post-operative appearance.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart review her frankness about her ordeal is truly inspiring

Kidnapped retells Elizabeth Smart's 2002 abduction, daily rape during nine months' captivity, in a swift 90-minute film reflecting palatable modern true-crime trends.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Patriarchy, Religion, and the Myth of "Real Sex"

"No, not yet. I am waiting until I am serious with someone, and until then, I am only doing oral and mutual masturbation. My reply, "That is sex!" This usually gets a response of, "Well, I meant f*cking," which they equate to sex. Nothing else. I have to remind my clients that fellatio and cunnilingus is called "oral sex" for a reason. That is still sex."
LGBT
Relationships
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

How to Create an Equal Household

Gender scholars demonstrate better relationship equality practices than average individuals, yet persistent household management and mental load inequalities still affect their partnerships despite their expertise.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The right has won the family': why are there so few lefty momfluencers?

Polished mommy-influencer content soothes with domestic routines but sparks anxiety about creators' politics, driving a desire for algorithmic feeds that confirm progressive values.
Fashion & style
fromBored Panda
2 months ago

Woman Never Wears A Bra At Home, It Suddenly Starts Bothering Her Husband

Woman refuses to wear a bra at home for a visiting male guest, asserting comfort and bodily autonomy against social pressure to appear 'decent'.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

How women are reinterpreting the menstrual taboos in Chinese Buddhism

Many religions treat menstruation and childbirth as ritual pollution, restricting women's access to sacred sites and religious roles; some taboos persist.
Television
fromBustle
4 weeks ago

'Mormon Wives' Star Jessi Draper Is "Unhappy" With Her Plastic Surgery Results

Jessi Draper regrets undergoing multiple facial procedures including upper blepharoplasty and fat grafting, which she did not fully understand before receiving, resulting in lumpy lips and facial changes she describes as terrible.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Utah Republicans, ignoring their own study, pass ban on gender-affirming care for youth

Utah Republicans have passed three separate bills restricting gender-affirming care for youth, ignoring research they commissioned which concluded the treatment is safe and beneficial. The state House of Representatives passed H.B. 174 on Thursday in a 54-16 vote, which would ban hormone therapy for those under age 18, requiring doctors of those currently receiving care to stop writing prescriptions by Jan. 28, 2027. It makes permanent the state's 2023 moratorium, which was enacted pending the results of a study by the University of Utah's Drug Regimen Review Center.
US politics
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Discovered My Sister is Dating a Registered Sex Offender. Somehow I've Become the Bad Guy.

A family fractured after a woman dated a registered sex offender, prompting emergency custody transfer and estrangement between siblings and their mother.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

"F*cking My Manny, Never Been Happier" & 41 Other Mom Confessions

Mothers feel overwhelmed by constant mental load from parenting, relationships, family conflict, life changes, and daily responsibilities while seeking connection and relief.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

My Parents Hid A Dark Secret While Preaching Purity That Nearly Destroyed Our Family

Strict parental religious beliefs and controlling behavior caused avoidance of birth control, leading to unplanned, unprotected first intercourse amid family dysfunction.
Relationships
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Molly Roden Winter, the writer who shared her polyamorous experience: If your options are divorce or open marriage, get divorced and save yourself some time'

Opening a long-term marriage triggered emotional turmoil, therapy, sexual exploration, and eventual personal growth reconciling monogamy with freedom.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
1 month ago

'Mankeeping' Is Building Resentment In Straight Relationships. And Women Are Finally Talking About It.

Young women are increasingly withdrawing emotional labor from romantic relationships due to disproportionate, unrewarded burdens of men's emotional needs.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Everyone Says There's a "Right" Way for Women to Get Engaged. I Found Out What Happens When You Ignore It.

I really feel like the cultural norm around proposals is fundamentally silly and outdated. I wish more people would consider that women can propose too! It doesn't have to come from the male partner in heterosexual relationships. I asked my now-husband to marry me, and it was the best choice I've ever made. I think it's really interesting that this wasn't even mentioned in your advice-which goes to show how embedded this heteronormative idea about who gets to propose really is.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Married Women Are Confessing The Hardest Parts Of Marriage That No One Ever Talks About

People think that marriage changes nothing, but it changes everything. Decisions made now have a lasting impact on the family for years to come, and what could have been decisions that were easily reversible before marriage are much more difficult after marriage. Staying employed becomes much more important, future planning becomes more about how we can afford to get pregnant soon than how we can afford to take a vacation or have a nice dinner, and lots of compromises must be made for the greater good.
Relationships
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

Mary Cosby Feels Hurt by Family Participating in TLC Cult Documentary

Mary Cosby acknowledged hurt over family participation in a TLC documentary alleging church exploitation, emphasized resilience, and cited cultural misunderstanding of her Black Pentecostal church.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

You be the judge: should my husband stop expecting me to come to all his family gatherings?

My husband Edwin comes from a big Colombian family, which is very different from the kind of environment I grew up in, and it leads to conflict between us. I had one sibling, a brother, but he passed away in a car accident when I was nine. My mum died a couple years ago. I grew up quite detached from my parents and was never that close to my father. As a result, I'm very independent and I like my own space.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

I'm an Escort In An Open Marriage. Here's What It's Taught Me About Relationships.

When you think of an escort, you might think of a single woman. In a lot of cases, this is true. The sex work industry is still surrounded by stigma, and many people can't handle being in a relationship with someone whose job is to entertain men. As a wife who works in escorting, however, I look forward to my husband pouring me a glass of Sancerre after work while I count my bills.
Relationships
fromVulture
2 months ago

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Reunion Recap: Tag Teamed

After Andy doles out the usual hellos and introductions to the ladies on the couch, he asks Meredith, who is of course in the hot seat this season, what her goal is heading into the reunion. But before she can answer, she says she has a question of her own for Whitney that will determine the trajectory of the day, and asks about an exchange they had at BravoCon in which Whitney said she wanted to clear things up.
Television
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Wife Asked My Permission to Sleep With Her Best Friend. I Thought My Saying No Would Be the End of It. Oh Boy.

A married woman secretly pursued a sexual, emotionally intimate relationship with her female best friend, causing betrayal, jealousy, and conflicted arousal in her husband.
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Reunion Recap: Cherry Bomb

Britani storms off after being accused of antisemitism, later returns and says the matter was resolved; Meredith admits drinking in the lounge before the flight.
Relationships
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Asking for a friend: My new girlfriend is from another country and goes to church a lot, which is not my thing. Can we overcome all our cultural differences?

Cultural and religious differences, particularly traditional gender roles and church involvement, create significant challenges to a relationship despite mutual attraction.
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

Almost Every Mormon Wives Star Saw Whitney Leavitt's Broadway Debut

Whitney Leavitt debuted on Broadway as Roxie Hart in Chicago to largely positive reaction and visible MomTok support amid some recycled online criticism.
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