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    Stephanie Hallett

    Stephanie Hallett

    On Assignment For HuffPost

  • How To Help A Friend With A Substance Use Problem

    Your support is vital.

  • Here’s How Psychologists Actually Analyze Your Dreams

    Because it’s not as simple as a fish means this and a filing cabinet means that.

  • What It's Like To Support A Sibling With A Mental Illness

    Experts explain how you can best take care of the person you love -- and take care of yourself along the way.

  • The Over-The-Counter Drug Reactions You Should Watch Out For

    Potentially serious side effects for popular medications are more common than you may think.

  • 10 Women On Why They Started Doing HIIT Workouts

    “I am in the best physical shape I have ever been in," said one fan of high-intensity interval training.

  • How To Tell Your Partner You Have An STD

    Yes, this conversation may be crazy uncomfortable.

  • The Biggest Sacrifice I Made For Love

    When the words "sacrifice" and "love" pop up in the same sentence, it's hard not to think back to a certain Kate Winslet and Leo DiCaprio flick ... yes, "Titanic." Who can forget that image of Jack and Rose clinging to each other in the icy waters near the sinking ship? High-profile examples include Ben Affleck, who explained last year that he passed on directing "Homeland" at his wife's request.

  • 7 Last-Minute Labor Day Getaway Ideas For Couples

    Suit up for an afternoon of sweat and high-flying fun while you two rock climb, or test your Revolutionary knowledge with a tour of Valley Forge. For a night you'll never forget, book your "romance package" stay with the luxurious Morris House Hotel Valley Forge and enjoy a 5-course meal with a complimentary bottle of wine and a European-style breakfast for two. Gorgeous sunny afternoons and cool, crisp nights make spending a long weekend nestled away in Lake George the best of both worlds.

  • Woman Plans Heartwarming Proposal, Boyfriend Shocks Her In Return

    Jon had proposed to his girlfriend of eight years, Vicky, more than once before, but she'd never been ready for marriage. In the video above, Vicky -- finally ready to tie the knot -- pops the question to Jon with the help of family and friends.

  • WATCH: Their Love Story Will Melt Your Heart

    When Paul Phillips popped the question to his now-fiancee Erika Ramos earlier this month, he wanted the proposal to be a moment they'd never forget. Phillips created a children's book for Ramos that features the story of a gorilla and a giraffe falling in love (Phillips says he's the gorilla and Ramos is the giraffe).

  • A Beginner's Guide To Wedding Speeches

    This article originally appeared in Wedding Ideas magazine. Readings and speeches are a lovely way to personalize your day. While including a reading is not a legal or religious requirement, most couples choose to include two or three to help make their ceremony unique.

  • 12 Wedding Etiquette Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making

    Wedding etiquette is a tricky subject. Most guests know better than to show up right at the invite time anyway, so if you put 6:30 for a 7 o'clock ceremony, some of your guests could be waiting around for as long as an hour before you begin.

  • 5 Easy-To-Plan Summer Getaway Ideas For Couples

    The heat is draining and tempers are flaring, making this the perfect time to plan one last escape before the summer vacation mentality melts away and everyone expects you to actually get work done on Fridays.

  • Bethany Hamilton Says 'I Do!'

    Bethany Hamilton is officially a married woman! The pro surfer and shark-attack survivor tied the knot with youth minister Adam Dirks in Hawaii Saturday. Hamilton told People magazine, "I love surfing, but getting married doesn't even compare.

  • PHOTOS: CNN Anchor Ties The Knot In Beautiful Southern Wedding

    CNN anchor Isha Sesay tied the knot with Leif Coorlim, executive editor of The CNN Freedom Project, in a gorgeous wedding in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta Saturday. The couple, who described their wedding as "fun, relaxed, romantic, elegant and unconventional," met in 2008 after working on a CNN series together in Atlanta. Sesay says her favorite thing about Coorlim is his "kindness." She explains: "He has an extraordinarily large heart, and every day he does something that impresses me and makes me want to be a better person.

  • 7 Summer Date Ideas That Cost Next To Nothing

    Typically, romance is all about fancy candlelit dinners and bouquets of red roses ... and unfortunately for most of us, that equals out to big dollar signs. Become a founding member of HuffPost Plus today.

  • 'Breaking Bad' Star Reveals The Sweet Place He First Kissed His Wife

    "Breaking Bad" star Aaron Paul tied the knot with Lauren Parsekian in May in a gorgeous Malibu, Calif. wedding. Paul, describing his and his wife's love for music festivals, said, "Me and Lauren are addicted to musical festivals.

  • WATCH: Paralyzed Bride Inspires Us In Big, Big Way

    At just 17 years old, Stevie Beale was paralyzed from the waist down in a tragic car crash that killed the car's driver -- and Beale's best friend -- Charlie. “[After the accident] I thought I was doomed to my parents' house, to never have a boyfriend or never get married,” Beale told Today.com. With the help of a walker, Beale ambled down the aisle, a huge smile on her face, toward her groom, Jared VanAusdale.

  • 7 Date Ideas Inspired By Great RomComs

    Try a date night inspired by some of the hottest romantic blockbusters that swept us off our feet. From the giggly romcoms like "Hitch" (remember when Will Smith basically round-house kicked Eva Mendes in the head off her boat?) to sultry, forbidden love affairs like Johnny and Baby's in "Dirty Dancing," we've re-watched some of our favorite flicks to bring you the steamiest ideas for your next date night. No, we aren't talking about the second date when Alex has a near deathly reaction to seafood (if you remember, that date night didn't end so well).

  • 5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Booking A Videographer

    The intention of this blog isn’t to communicate that videography is necessary.Videography is popular enough so an argument centered on it needing to be a part of a wedding is useless. The point here is to communicate to those who are on the borderline and perhaps are still unfamiliar with what videography is or what the benefits are. Finding a photographer or a videographer that fits your needs and your budget is no easy task.