FOR YOUR WORK WIFE: At the office, she’s your ride-or-die, your go-to for coffee runs, midday pep talks, and meeting whispers—so her gift needs to say just that. This bakery-inspired candle is the perfect thing to sweeten up her desk, but this easy-to-care-for plant will bring life to an otherwise stressful day. If your work wife always needs something for the 3 P.M. energy slump, we love this chic mug set that she can sip from while you spill the office tea.

We’re mixing wellness, butter, workouts, and wedding vows—consider this your full-body (and full-heart) roundup.

• The pink pill that stirred up controversy? It’s back. 

• AI vows are officially a thing.

• Buttery mayo is the new viral spread.

• Internal Family Systems is the therapy everyone’s suddenly obsessed with.

• And, we’re saving this core circuit for later.

Mind Your Germs

Cold and flu season is basically a group project, and the only way we pass is if everyone plays their part. The new etiquette is simple: if you’re coughing, feverish, or “pushing through it,” you’re not being tough, you’re just exposing everyone around you. Rest, hydrate, and give your body a minute to recover instead of dragging yourself to work, to dinner, or onto public transit.

Here are the rules: If you have to be around people, keep it considerate. Mask up if you can. If you don’t have one, cover your mouth and nose with your elbow when you cough or sneeze. Keep tissues on hand for sudden sniffles, stash hand sanitizer in your bag, and skip close contact until you’re back to full strength. Tiny habits add up, and being thoughtful when you’re sick is one of the easiest ways to take care of the people around you.

It doesn’t matter if you’re in for a six-hour flight or one-hour drive, holiday travel takes a toll. These are the essentials you should invest in to make the trip go as smoothly as possible—from takeoff, through your stay, and for the trip back home. 

1. Biodance Collagen Mask, 2. Loop Ear Plugs, 3. Cabeau Travel Pillow, 4. Dore & Rose Sleep Mask, 5. Cadence Travel Capsules, 6. Quince Neoprene Duffle Bag

Is our generation putting an end to traditional dating?

Recently, an article from Vogue UK that questioned whether having a boyfriend is embarrassing got the internet in a tizzy. Even New York City’s mayor-elect couldn’t escape talking about it. It was effectively a question that got people talking (Gen Z and Millennials in particular) about a bigger cultural shift for rewriting the rules of love and why traditional dating may no longer be a blueprint that people want to follow. 

The conversation is now everywhere. On a recent podcast episode of Armchair Expert, Reese Witherspoon even discussed the changes, referencing the lack of rom-coms to turn to nowadays for relationship guidance. 

Moreover, a recent report from Hinge found evidence of the real-time breakup with what has been considered dating norms. One of the top findings in the report was a desire for deeper connections. Chill vibes? Yes. But when it comes to relationships, Gen Z said that they want to find authenticity, emotional safety, and shared values—not just situationships. Though when it comes to “rules,” survey respondents said they prefer fluid timelines and expectations over traditional relationship milestones. 

One key finding of Hinge’s report is a communication gap. In part, this is due to the unwillingness to “go deep” in early dating. The survey found that “Gen Z doesn’t think their dates ask enough questions, so closing the 'question deficit' can make for better dates and stronger connections. In fact, 85% of daters are more likely to want a second date when they’re asked thoughtful questions.” Additionally, Gen Z men reported struggling with how they will be perceived, which has led 48% to “hold back from emotional intimacy because they don’t want to seem like ‘too much’.”

This shift in dating is most visible on TikTok, where modern trends from Shrekking and throning are being processed in real time. 

Here’s the takeaway: Gen Z isn’t anti-love—they’re just over the performance.