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Telling your significant other you love them for the first time can go both ways. Some couples share a magical moment, while others feel that those three words have put a whole lot of pressure on their relationship. Before taking things to the next step, here are a few things to consider:

Do you really mean it?
Don’t use those words as a way to manipulate him or because you feel you’re supposed to.

Will he say it back?
You say ‘I love you,’ he says ‘I know’ – not a very happy ending in our books.

Out of the blue or planned?
Sometimes it’s just better to let the love grow from within; this way saying those three words will come naturally.

Is it the right time?
If your other half quite likes how things are going, ‘I love you’ might throw him off a bit. Pace yourself so you’re both on the same page.

Maybe actions say more
Showing love and support is much stronger than any three words. Sometimes you just need to be there for one another.

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A new study showed that people who live their lives at the same speed os a tortoise, have a higher chance of an early grave .

While looking at the reaction time of 5,000 men and women, researchers found that slow people are 25% more likely to die in the next 25 years – regardless of their age.

It’s so worrying that experts are now saying the lack of alertness could be as dangerous as smoking.

They also think that a slow reaction could indicate something more serious in the body, since the speed of your brain can act as a mirror of what’s happening inside you – or not happening.

The results of the study showed that slow reactions can even be linked with heart attack, strokes and car accidents.

And we thought being chilled out was a good thing…

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Gwyneth Paltrow is known for her loving her beauty treatments, which include wrinkle-busting laser facials, Chinese cupping therapy, macrobiotic diets and… the list goes on.

However, The Avengers star’s latest fad is definitely a top spot contender for weird regimes.

Chris Martin’s wife has admitted to undergoing bee venom therapy, which involves being stung by the live insect – ouch!

Talking to Marie Claire magazine the American actress said: “The craziest treatment I’ve tried is one where I was stung by a live bee. It’s called apitherapy and it’s apparently been used since Egyptian times to promote healing.”

Gwyneth added that venom is not the only bee-related product she likes.

She explained: “I was recently given bee venom therapy for an old injury and it disappeared. I was recommended bee pollen, raw honey and propolis for various purposes. So far, these recommendations have worked for me”.

Each to their own, we suppose.

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Treat yourself this February and book into a yoga retreat. They truly are one of the most relaxing holidays you can take and your body and mind will thank you in the long run, especially if you’re prone to feeling stressed out.

You will also feel the effects more quickly as you’re taking at least one lesson a day.

Here are our top eight places to go:

  1. Simon Low, Goa
  2. Les Passeroses, France
  3. The Yoga Farm, Costa Rica
  4. Adventure Yoga Retreats, Portugal
  5. Yoga Barn, Bali
  6. Kali Yoga, Spain
  7. The Forge Yoga Centre, Devon
  8. Burren Yoga, Co. Clare

While you don’t necessarily need to go abroad, travelling to new places will help you see yourself in a new light.

Even if you can’t get the girls on board, you will no doubt make new lifelong friends with people from all over the world.

G’wan, you deserve a treat.

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We are so shocked and saddened to hear that American actor Philip Seymour Hoffman has died.

The 46-year-old was found in his Manhattan apartment this morning. The cause of death has not yet been determined and New York Police Department is investigating.

Hoffman had a wonderfully diverse acting career and gave us many great performances. He received three Best Supporting Actor Oscar nominations for The Master, Doubt and Charlie Wilson’s War and also won the Best Actor award for his role in Capote.

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This recipe is everything you need; healthy, filling and so easy to make.

What you’ll need:
Serves one

  • 1 wrap
  • 2 medium pieces of white fish, thawed if using frozen
  • Handful of fresh kale, chopped
  • 1 tbsp sriracha, or any hot chilli sauce

To serve (all optional)

  • Guacamole
  • Salsa
  • Cheese

What you’ll need to do: 

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
  2. Cut the fish into bite size pieces.
  3. Heat a tsp olive oil in a saucepan. Add the fish.
  4. After 5mins, add the kale and continue to heat until the fish is cooked through.
  5. Stir in the sriracha and season.
  6. Set the wrap on the worktop and put the fish filling into the middle of it.
  7. Fold the wrap so it resembles a chimichanga and place on a wire wrack in the oven until it is golden brown.
  8. Serve with some salad or rice with guacamole, salsa and maybe melt some cheese on top if you like.

 

 

 

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We love it when our favourite relationships aren’t only for TV. Just like Monica and Rachael, Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox have maintained a close and loving friendship since the hit TV show ended.

Speaking with More magazine, Jennifer explained just how important her friendship with Courtney has been, especially in the hard times such as the ending of her marriage to Brad Pitt in 2005; “I’ve slept in her guest bedroom a lot. Without giving away too much of my private stuff, all I can say is she’s been there for me through thick and thin”.

Jennifer is also godmother to Courtney’s daughter Coco and has no doubt reciprocated her support during Courtney’s recent marriage to David Arquette broke down after 14 years together.

Courtney is currently dating Johnny McDaid who is a member of Irish band Snow Patrol.

 

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During an interview for his new movie That Awkward Moment, Zac Efron confirmed he’s in talks to appear in the next Star Wars movie.

Zac told journos: “I just went and met with them. So I don’t know. It would be cool. I love [Star Wars movies], I love them, but… who knows?”

Our very own Saoirse Ronan has also auditioned for a role and says Star Wars is “something that everyone’s gone up for,” which means nothing is certain right now.

We’ll definitely be interested to see how this plays out.

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You’re not American and you’ve probably never watched a game of American football in your life, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get into the Super Bowl spirit – who are we to let a bandwagon go by without us?

Here’s a really simple nail tutorial in honour of this seemingly important sporting occasion – go team!

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Just when you thought your workout session was the one time it was ok to look like crap, the rules have changed.

Victoria’s Secret has launched a range of tiny sports bras and skin-tight workout leggings as they dive into the sportswear industry, which means the gym bunnies will now be able to make you feel even worse.

Sure, the clothes look great, mainly because that amazing model fronting the campaign is wearing them, but God, can’t it be acceptable for us to look terrible just ONCE?

Oh well, I guess we can still use those baggy t-shirts to sleep in…

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So you’ve been hanging out with this guy for a while now, but you just can’t seem to shake that ‘buddy’ label.

Have no fear – we have the solution.

Banish the notion of actually telling him how you feel or even making your move during a messy night out in Doyles and instead invest €26.64 of your hard-earned money in this – the Friendzone Eliminator Spell Kit!

“This kit comes with a full instruction spell booklet that has a list of runic symbols and their meanings to make the spell personalized for you and your intended.”

Perfect!

Just remember that with all great power comes great responsibility: “Please do NOT use this as a way to force someone to love you or to break up existing relationships.”

FriendZone

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This is pretty cool!

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