Jenna Ryu
Jenna Ryu is a Lifestyle Writer at SELF Magazine based in New York, where she covers topics ranging from beauty to mental health to relationships. She received her B.A. in psychology and journalism at Georgetown University. Before joining SELF, she was a Wellness Reporter at USA TODAY.
When she's not busy writing or testing skin care, you can find her running, painting, or watching a horror movie.
Why Every Anxious 20-Something Is Running a Marathon Right Now
I didn’t know how to get out of my quarter-life crisis…so I decided to run straight through it instead.
6 Tricks for Introverts Who Want to Be More Social
Meeting new people can be surprisingly simple—if you have the right approach.
How to Prevent—and Beat—the Post-Marathon Blues
You did the hard part. So why do you feel empty now?
5 Signs Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Have a Truly Healthy Relationship
They’re living the kind of love story she’s been singing about all along.
10 Movies That’ll Help You Embrace Being Single During Cuffing Season
Turns out, independence is something to romanticize.
‘Book Compatibility’ Is the New Love Language
And Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are the ultimate case study.
This Is How Long It Takes for Your Social Battery to Run Out, a New Survey Shows
Plus, a few tricks to make it last longer.
Can Your Chapped Lips Become ‘Addicted’ to Lip Balm?
Here’s why you might be reaching for chapstick every hour.
How to Deal With Sunset Anxiety, According to Therapists
If shorter days and fading light leave you panicky and cranky, here are a few ways to cope.
5 Common Reasons Therapy ‘Doesn’t Work’ for Some People
No, you’re not “too broken”—but a few things could have affected your experience.
5 Signs You’re Too Dependent on Male Validation, According to Therapists
Because a compliment (or lack thereof) shouldn’t make or break your week.
The Secret to Keeping a Friend Group Alive? Thank ‘the Mom’
Call it what you want, but they’re the reason your hangouts are happening.
3 Reasons Online Shopping Makes You Feel Bad, According to Psychologists
The initial dopamine hit is real…but so is the crash that follows.
How to Stop Buying Things You Don’t Actually Need, According to Financial Therapists
Just because there’s a sale doesn’t mean you have to impulsively shop.
So You Got Ghosted. Here’s How to Get Over It
Whether it was a promising potential partner or a so-called friend who pulled a disappearing act.
Are Your Dating Preferences Ageist?
The Golden Bachelor drew criticism for saying he wouldn’t date anyone older than 60.
The 5 Most Common Reasons for ‘Gray Divorce,’ According to Couples Therapists
It’s something a lot of us are wondering after reading the news about Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Are Married! Here’s Every Green Flag From Their Relationship
Their whirlwind romance might just be the blueprint we all need.
We’re In a Friendship Recession. Are ‘BFF’ Apps Really the Solution?
A fancy algorithm may not be able to solve what, at its core, is a human problem.
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Kim Kardashian Breaks Down Her Weekly Workout Routine
Hot yoga isn’t on her list—but there’s one essential she tells SELF she swears by.