Harper Stanley

Harper Stanley graduated from Eugene Lang College at The New School in NYC in 2006 with a degree in Media Studies and Literature and Critical Analysis. After graduating, she worked as an editorial assistant at The Atlantic before moving to the UK to work for the London Review of Books. When she's not waxing poetic about literature, she's writing articles about dating, relationships, and other women's lifestyle topics to help make their lives better. While shocking, she really has somehow managed to avoid joining any social media apps — a fact she's slightly smug about.

15 Difficult Life Experiences That Make You Realize Your Parents Were Right About Everything

Let’s talk about those humbling moments when you realize your parents weren’t just being dramatic—they were dropping wisdom bombs that took years to detonate. Here’s your guide to those life experiences that have you mentally apologizing to Mom and Dad while simultaneously hoping your teenage kids will somehow learn from your mistakes (they won’t). 1….

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12 Shocking Struggles Your Grandchildren May Face in the Future That Are Hard to Think About

The future keeps parents and grandparents up at night more than a quad shot espresso. While we’re busy worrying about our kids’ screen time and sugar intake, here are the real challenges that’ll make today’s problems look like a game of hopscotch. 1. The Water Wars Your grandkids won’t be fighting over the TV remote—they’ll…

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