Susan Moskop

Susan Moskop is an audience engagement editor. She was previously a digital editor in the Lifestyles section and contributed articles ranging from neighborhood guides to “we tried it” type pieces. Susan graduated from Loyola University where she studied digital and visual journalism and visual communication.

Virtual reality spin class in South Loop offers Jay-Z jams and scenic treks

December 13, 2018 at 1:04 a.m.

Spin classes are about as trendy as avocado toast and frosé these days. But not all are created equal. I recently tried Cycmode — the only virtual reality (VR) studio...

Acts of self-sabotage may not seem harmful on the surface, but can lead to a mental addiction and downward spiral.

Facebook stalking and phone spying: When self-sabotage becomes a quiet addiction

December 13, 2018 at 4:17 p.m.

Some behaviors make us our own worst enemy: snooping through a partner’s phone, obsessing over Facebook photos of an event you weren’t invited to, or digging for information online about...

‘Paint roller of death’? TSA’s quirky Instagram account features wacky seized weapons and more

August 23, 2019 at 9:18 p.m.

Bob Burns' official title at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is public affairs specialist. But that hardly does the job justice. Burns runs TSA's Instagram account, and he might just...

Princess Estelle, Duchess of Ostergotland, Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, and Prince Oscar, Duke of Skane, leave the chapel after the 2017 christening of Sweden's Prince Gabriel in Stockholm.

Should you expose someone who is cheating?

December 13, 2018 at 3:30 p.m.

Q: You're at a bar with your circle of friends, and you witness an act of infidelity. Should you give the absent partner a clue? A: When dealing with acquaintances...

U.S. News & World Report unveils top 20 summer travel destinations

August 23, 2019 at 9:15 p.m.

Summer's debut is two months away, and if you've got your eye on a getaway, it's prime time to set the itinerary. U.S. News & World Report analyzed more than...

People seeking therapy for relationship issues should definitely consider involving their partner.

Should you tell loved ones you’re starting therapy?

December 14, 2018 at 8:34 p.m.

Q: You’ve decided talking to a therapist would benefit you, but you’re unsure about sharing this news. How should you approach the situation? The process of counseling can get hard,...

The hot buttered rum cocktail is a seasonal drink at Rogers Park Social.

Rent in this Chicago neighborhood, and enjoy beach, bars, books without going broke

May 22, 2019 at 2:29 p.m.

Life, they say, is cooler by the lake. And in Chicago’s northernmost neighborhood of Rogers Park, lakeside living comes with a more palatable price tag than in Lincoln Park or...

When it comes to adults writing wish lists, take some time to examine the character of the person to whom you may present the list.

Should you write a personalized wish list?

June 17, 2019 at 12:43 a.m.

Q: Whether you're avoiding receiving yet another unwanted item or you're yearning for something specific, is it ever OK to give friends/family your personalized Christmas wish list? There are a...

If you're trying to keep costs down, use traditions such as drawing names or buying gifts just for the children.

How to get out of giving or receiving gifts this year

December 17, 2018 at 9:57 p.m.

Q: Your financial status has changed, or it exhausts you to think of holiday shopping year after year, so you’d like to strike up an agreement with someone not to...

Your partner is allergic to your pet, and you don't want to split with either. Is it OK to ask your partner to undergo a series of allergy shots? And how should you approach the question?

Should you ask your partner to take allergy shots for your pet?

December 17, 2018 at 5:47 p.m.

Q: Your partner is allergic to your pet, and you don't want to split with either. Is it OK to ask your partner to undergo a series of allergy shots?...

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