We shouldn’t waste our time on bad dates

Plus: an update!

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17 April 2024 Things are changing around here! I'm very excited to announce that this newsletter is getting a shiny new rebrand, and it will be called 'Lessons in Lifestyle' by the time you receive next week's email.  In a world where Kim Kardashian is selling bras with built-in nipples, young people are getting pre-emptive botox and peeling an orange is seen as a litmus test to determine the healthiness of your relationship, the tips and tricks for living your life, and living it well, are hotly debated. This is why we've decided to give the newsletter a much-needed glow-up.  Every Wednesday, I'll be in your inbox, waxing lyrical on the latest beauty, fashion and lifestyle trends – and deciding whether they're worth any of our time. While I don't claim to be any sort of Lifestyle God – I've been known to eat three pizzas a week – I hope we can bring you new Lifestyle stories with a pinch of humanity and sanity. Expect the same chatty content, just with a bit more pizzazz. Thank you for staying with us, and I'm very excited to share what we've been cooking up. Please note: the newsletter will be arriving in your inbox at 6pm going forward. Until next time, EM Are immersive bars and experiences the death of cool London? From prison-themed bars to theatrical dining rooms, novelty nights are trending in the capital. But do we really need our cocktails to come with a pricey side of 'wacky' fun, asks Helen Coffey I was cyberflashed in public – but I didn't realise how serious it was until now As the first person in England to be convicted of cyberflashing – meaning the sending of unsolicited genital pictures – is jailed, Ellie Muir looks back at her own experiences of being cyberflashed by strangers, and asks experts about potential loopholes in the new law Three nutrient-rich Ayurvedic recipes to give you a boost of energy The Ayurvedic diet focuses on balancing different types of energy in your body       Folate isn't just for pregnant women – we should all be eating more of it to avoid these health problems We all know we should be eating a balanced diet, but one vitamin in particular is having an identity crisis. We should all be eating more folate – here's three recipes to show you how   Imposter syndrome? I don't know her! Why women need to take a leaf out of Shonda Rhimes's book The powerhouse behind 'Bridgerton' and 'Grey's Anatomy' puts her success down to 'self-belief'. If only more of us could skip the doubt, perhaps we'd find women at the helm more often, writes Helen Coffey Megan Fox is right: we shouldn't waste our time on bad dates As the Transformers star advises single women to steer clear of dating altogether, Olivia Petter examines whether she has a point This lash lift in a bottle mascara from Max Factor is now 36% off thanks to Amazon.    In case you missed it... Could South Korea's 4B movement destroy heterosexual relationships? As the trend of women swearing off men garners viral social media attention, the country's birth rate has hit a record low. Helen Coffey investigates whether shunning straight sex and marriage could become a global phenomenon   Six fashion trends midlife men can kill with one wear Rishi Sunak's apology to the adidas Samba community for ending the run on the classic trainer is very welcome, says Simon Mills. He looks at what else the over-40s are more 'outfluencing' than influencing these days       INDYBEST / BEST BUYS Easy to use and delivering glossy, long-lasting colour, these are the best gel nail kits for salon-quality manicures at home.  Enjoy 6 months of Independent Premium for just £66 £6 Get unlimited Premium news analysis, advert-free reading, a digital newspaper every morning, and more SUBSCRIBE NOW Don't miss a thing Keep up to date with all the latest lifestyle news over on social...  OTHER NEWSLETTERS YOU MIGHT LIKE Simon Calder's Travel Week Twice a week Written by Simon Calder Join now Simon Calder's Travel Week Twice a week Written by Simon Calder Join now IndyEats Every Saturday, 7am (UK time) Written by Hannah Twiggs Join now IndyEats Every Saturday, 7am (UK time) Written by Hannah Twiggs Join now The Independent proudly partners with Refuge and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Join the conversation or follow us Download the free Independent app Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Lifestyle newsletter.   To unsubscribe from The Independent's Lifestyle newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy notice and cookie policy