Dating Tips

How Sexual Nostalgia Could Be Getting in the Way of Your Current Pleasure Needs

How Sexual Nostalgia Could Be Getting in the Way of Your Current Pleasure Needs

Here's how to use steamy memories of an ex to your advantage, not detriment.

By Emily Laurence

People Are Ready to Hook up Again—Are Antibody Tests the New STI Tests?

People Are Ready to Hook up Again—Are Antibody Tests the New STI Tests?

Go ahead and swipe left on anybody using antibodies that may or may not exist as a pick-up line.

By Kells McPhillips

A Relationship Expert's Top 5 Ways to Be Romantic When Life Feels Anything But

A Relationship Expert's Top 5 Ways to Be Romantic When Life Feels Anything But

Keep pizza Fridays, just switch up the location.

By Mary Grace Garis

Dating During Quarantine Is Weird and Wonderful—Here's What Happened When I Tried It

Dating During Quarantine Is Weird and Wonderful—Here's What Happened When I Tried It

By Zoe Weiner

Breaking up During Quarantine Is Uniquely Isolating—Here's How to Navigate the Heartbreak

Breaking up During Quarantine Is Uniquely Isolating—Here's How to Navigate the Heartbreak

By Emily Laurence

7 Ways to Decipher Body Language on Video Chat Like an Expert

7 Ways to Decipher Body Language on Video Chat Like an Expert

By Kells McPhillips

Don't Know How to Watch Movies Together Online While You're Physically Apart? These 6 Services Can Help

Don't Know How to Watch Movies Together Online While You're Physically Apart? These 6 Services Can Help

By Mary Grace Garis

Dating Long Distance During COVID-19 Can Add More Stress to a Tough Situation—These 5 Expert Tips Can Help

Dating Long Distance During COVID-19 Can Add More Stress to a Tough Situation—These 5 Expert Tips Can Help

By Kells McPhillips

I'm Single and Hate Dating Apps, but Online Dating During the Pandemic Has Brought Me Hope

I'm Single and Hate Dating Apps, but Online Dating During the Pandemic Has Brought Me Hope

By Allie Flinn

Suddenly Feel Like Reaching Out to an Ex Right Now? Here's Why, According to a Psychologist

Suddenly Feel Like Reaching Out to an Ex Right Now? Here's Why, According to a Psychologist

By Allie Flinn

I Tried a Couples Therapy App to 'Train' My Relationship—Here's What I Learned

I Tried a Couples Therapy App to 'Train' My Relationship—Here's What I Learned

By Rachel Lapidos

The Real Reason Many Find Themselves Stuck in the Friend Zone—and How to GTFO

The Real Reason Many Find Themselves Stuck in the Friend Zone—and How to GTFO

By Kells McPhillips

My Ex Just Got Engaged to His Brand-New Partner—but Why Do I Care?

By Allie Flinn

Does Living Like a Rom-Com Lead Guarantee Happily Ever After? I Tried It to Find Out

Does Living Like a Rom-Com Lead Guarantee Happily Ever After? I Tried It to Find Out

By Kells McPhillips

If Your Parents Hate Your Partner, Does That Seal the Fate of Your Relationship? Therapists Weigh In

If Your Parents Hate Your Partner, Does That Seal the Fate of Your Relationship? Therapists Weigh In

By Allie Flinn

I Tried Vibrating 'Bond Bracelets' to Bring a Sense of Physical Touch to My LDR

I Tried Vibrating 'Bond Bracelets' to Bring a Sense of Physical Touch to My LDR

By Kells McPhillips

Use the Gottman Institute's Anger Iceberg to Resolve Conflict More Quickly

Use the Gottman Institute's Anger Iceberg to Resolve Conflict More Quickly

By Mary Grace Garis

The Science of Attraction Is Powerful—but Don't Let It Distract You From Finding True Love

The Science of Attraction Is Powerful—but Don't Let It Distract You From Finding True Love

By Emily Laurence

3 Dating Tips That'll Turn Your Anxious Attachment Style Into a Romantic Superpower

3 Dating Tips That'll Turn Your Anxious Attachment Style Into a Romantic Superpower

By Allie Flinn

Did You Know That There Are 2 Different Types of Monogamy?

Did You Know That There Are 2 Different Types of Monogamy?

By Gabrielle Kassel

I'm a Relationship Therapist, and This Is the Most Common Question Single People Ask Me

I'm a Relationship Therapist, and This Is the Most Common Question Single People Ask Me

By Erin Bunch

How to Start Dating Again After a Breakup, Divorce, or Dry Spell

How to Start Dating Again After a Breakup, Divorce, or Dry Spell

By Jessica Estrada

Relationship Pros Share Their Secrets for Crafting Good Opening Lines

Relationship Pros Share Their Secrets for Crafting Good Opening Lines

By Mary Grace Garis

How to Change Your Attachment Style to Improve Your Relationship Issues

How to Change Your Attachment Style to Improve Your Relationship Issues

By Erin Bunch

Is It Possible You're With the Right Person Even If You Have Doubts?

Is It Possible You're With the Right Person Even If You Have Doubts?

By Aly Semigran

Can a Cheater Change? Depends on Whether They're Relationally Self-Aware

Can a Cheater Change? Depends on Whether They're Relationally Self-Aware

By Jenna Birch

Do Aphrodisiacs Actually Work? Trying to Have Better Sex Over Here

Do Aphrodisiacs Actually Work? Trying to Have Better Sex Over Here

By Mary Grace Garis

Lex Is the New Photo-Free Dating App That Anyone With Swiping-Fatigue Has Been Waiting For

Lex Is the New Photo-Free Dating App That Anyone With Swiping-Fatigue Has Been Waiting For

By Gabrielle Kassel

Is It Smart to Keep Dating a Nice Person Even When You Don't Feel a Spark?

Is It Smart to Keep Dating a Nice Person Even When You Don't Feel a Spark?

By Allie Flinn

I Am Single AF This Holiday Season, but That's Not Stopping Me From Getting Into the Festive Spirit

I Am Single AF This Holiday Season, but That's Not Stopping Me From Getting Into the Festive Spirit

By Allie Flinn

The 4 Types of Conflict—and How to Deal With Each

The 4 Types of Conflict—and How to Deal With Each

By Emily Laurence

There Are 9 Basic Relationship Structures—This Quiz Helps You Find Which Is Best for You

There Are 9 Basic Relationship Structures—This Quiz Helps You Find Which Is Best for You

By Erin Bunch

What You Should Ask Instead of 'How Many People Have You Slept With?'

What You Should Ask Instead of 'How Many People Have You Slept With?'

By Erin Bunch

How to Reframe Your Sad Singleness As Empowered Self-Partnership

How to Reframe Your Sad Singleness As Empowered Self-Partnership

By Allie Flinn

Your 3-Step Guide to Mastering the Art of Compromise in Your Relationship

Your 3-Step Guide to Mastering the Art of Compromise in Your Relationship

By Allie Flinn

This Is How You Get Stuck in an on-Again, Off-Again Relationship—and How to Break the Cycle

This Is How You Get Stuck in an on-Again, Off-Again Relationship—and How to Break the Cycle

By Mary Grace Garis

I Went to a Speed Dating Workout Class and—Spoiler—I'm Still Single

I Went to a Speed Dating Workout Class and—Spoiler—I'm Still Single

By Zoe Weiner

There Are 5 Flirting Styles—Learn Yours to Transform How You Communicate Desire

There Are 5 Flirting Styles—Learn Yours to Transform How You Communicate Desire

By Jenna Birch

15 Date Night Ideas for Married Couples to Shake up the Dinner-and-a-Movie Routine

15 Date Night Ideas for Married Couples to Shake up the Dinner-and-a-Movie Routine

By Mary Grace Garis

Post-Makeout Beard Burn Is a Bummer—'Face Lube' to the Rescue!

Post-Makeout Beard Burn Is a Bummer—'Face Lube' to the Rescue!

By Allie Flinn

It's Possible to Support a Partner With ADHD Without Ignoring Your Needs

It's Possible to Support a Partner With ADHD Without Ignoring Your Needs

By Allie Flinn

Your Preference for Night, Afternoon, or Morning Sex Says a Lot About Who You Are

Your Preference for Night, Afternoon, or Morning Sex Says a Lot About Who You Are

By Allie Flinn

Why You Should Treat All of Your Relationships Like Fruit Salads Instead of Smoothies

Why You Should Treat All of Your Relationships Like Fruit Salads Instead of Smoothies

By Allie Flinn

How to Set Healthy Boundaries With an Ex Who's Still in Your Social Circle

How to Set Healthy Boundaries With an Ex Who's Still in Your Social Circle

By Mary Grace Garis

Dating After Divorce Can Be Fun, Not Intimidating, With These Expert-Approved Tips

Dating After Divorce Can Be Fun, Not Intimidating, With These Expert-Approved Tips

By Emily Laurence

There Are 2 Key Differences Between Intimacy and 'Instamacy'—Know Them to Keep Your Expectations Realistic

There Are 2 Key Differences Between Intimacy and 'Instamacy'—Know Them to Keep Your Expectations Realistic

By Allie Flinn

I Tried a Polyamorous Relationship, and It Kinda Worked—Until It Didn't

I Tried a Polyamorous Relationship, and It Kinda Worked—Until It Didn't

By Erin Bunch

I Love You (Long Distance?): How I Reclaimed 3 Words for Myself

I Love You (Long Distance?): How I Reclaimed 3 Words for Myself

By Kells McPhillips

Like a Rom-Com Protagonist, I Told My Best Friend I Was in Love With Him

Like a Rom-Com Protagonist, I Told My Best Friend I Was in Love With Him

By Erin Bunch

Here's How to Deal With Your Parents' Dating Life—Because Nothing's Ever Felt so Complicated

Here's How to Deal With Your Parents' Dating Life—Because Nothing's Ever Felt so Complicated

By Zoe Weiner

The Most in-Your-Face Evidence That You're Dating a Narcissist

The Most in-Your-Face Evidence That You're Dating a Narcissist

By Kells McPhillips

Why It Doesn’t Pay to Treat Dating Like a Tapas Meal

Why It Doesn’t Pay to Treat Dating Like a Tapas Meal

By Kells McPhillips

The ‘Triangular Love Theory’ Helps You to (Finally!) Define That Impossible Relationship

The ‘Triangular Love Theory’ Helps You to (Finally!) Define That Impossible Relationship

By Kells McPhillips

How to Fall in Love—Even in the Age of Ghosting and Orbiting—According to the Pros

How to Fall in Love—Even in the Age of Ghosting and Orbiting—According to the Pros

By Zoe Weiner

The Modern Dos and Don'ts for Dating a Coworker Without Compromising Your Job

The Modern Dos and Don'ts for Dating a Coworker Without Compromising Your Job

By Erin Bunch

I'm an Introvert—How Do I Make Space for 'Me Time' After Moving in Together?

I'm an Introvert—How Do I Make Space for 'Me Time' After Moving in Together?

By Kara Jillian Brown

The Problem With Letting Destiny Guide Your Love Life, Regardless of Your Stance on Soul Mates

The Problem With Letting Destiny Guide Your Love Life, Regardless of Your Stance on Soul Mates

By Jenna Birch

Researchers Identify the Personality Trait People Value Most in 2019

Researchers Identify the Personality Trait People Value Most in 2019

By Kells McPhillips

The Science of Why Crushes at Any Age Are Like a Roller-Coaster: Fun, Young-Feeling, and Terrifying

The Science of Why Crushes at Any Age Are Like a Roller-Coaster: Fun, Young-Feeling, and Terrifying

By Allie Flinn

How to Ask Someone Out on a Date With Beyoncé-Level Confidence

How to Ask Someone Out on a Date With Beyoncé-Level Confidence

By Jessica Estrada

5 Ways Relationship Pros Differentiate Rebounds From the Real Deal

5 Ways Relationship Pros Differentiate Rebounds From the Real Deal

By Nikhita Mahtani

Thinking About Dating Someone With Kids? Here's What a Relationship Expert Wants You to Know First

Thinking About Dating Someone With Kids? Here's What a Relationship Expert Wants You to Know First

By Emily Laurence

11 Active First-Date Ideas That'll Have You Swiping Left on the Usual Dinner-and-Drinks Plan

11 Active First-Date Ideas That'll Have You Swiping Left on the Usual Dinner-and-Drinks Plan

By Jessica Estrada

Here's How to Make Eye Contact Less Awk—Because Being Bad at It Doesn't Make You 'Bad at Love'

Here's How to Make Eye Contact Less Awk—Because Being Bad at It Doesn't Make You 'Bad at Love'

By Kells McPhillips

A Kissing Expert Shares 3 Big-Deal Takeaways You Can Learn From a First Kiss

A Kissing Expert Shares 3 Big-Deal Takeaways You Can Learn From a First Kiss

By Mary Grace Garis

Use Myers-Briggs Compatibility Intel to Find Your Best Romantic Match

Use Myers-Briggs Compatibility Intel to Find Your Best Romantic Match

By Jenna Birch

Are You in Love or Is It Actually Lust? Here's How to Know for Sure

Are You in Love or Is It Actually Lust? Here's How to Know for Sure

By Emily Laurence

Experts Share Exactly How Many Dates It Takes to Make a Relationship—and You Won't Like the Answer

Experts Share Exactly How Many Dates It Takes to Make a Relationship—and You Won't Like the Answer

By Emily Laurence

It's Possible to Date While Introverted Without It Feeling Like a Punishable Crime

It's Possible to Date While Introverted Without It Feeling Like a Punishable Crime

By Mary Grace Garis

A Relationship Expert Reveals the 6 Big Questions to Ask Your Partner Before Getting Married

A Relationship Expert Reveals the 6 Big Questions to Ask Your Partner Before Getting Married

By Emily Laurence

3 Expert-Approved Questions to Ask Your Crush to Save Yourself From the Depths of Awkward Silence

3 Expert-Approved Questions to Ask Your Crush to Save Yourself From the Depths of Awkward Silence

By Mary Grace Garis

Dating With a Chronic Illness Taught Me That I Am More Than My Disease

Dating With a Chronic Illness Taught Me That I Am More Than My Disease

By Tessa Permar

A Sex Researcher Shares the Number of People Your Brain Can Handle Dating at Once

A Sex Researcher Shares the Number of People Your Brain Can Handle Dating at Once

By Mary Grace Garis

The Ultimate Playlist for Getting Over Your Breakup and Moving On

The Ultimate Playlist for Getting Over Your Breakup and Moving On

By Emily Laurence

Here's What Happened When I Tried "Vabbing" and Wore My Vaginal Secretions As Perfume for a Week

Here's What Happened When I Tried "Vabbing" and Wore My Vaginal Secretions As Perfume for a Week

By Gabrielle Kassel

5 Fun Rainy Day Date Ideas That Will Enhance Your Relationship

5 Fun Rainy Day Date Ideas That Will Enhance Your Relationship

By Emily Laurence

Sorry, Mom, but 3 Relationship Pros Don't Share Your Opinions About Sex on a First...

Sorry, Mom, but 3 Relationship Pros Don't Share Your Opinions About Sex on a First...

By Zoe Weiner

If You Don't Love Someone, Set Them Free With Expert Tips for Compassionate Rejection

If You Don't Love Someone, Set Them Free With Expert Tips for Compassionate Rejection

By Allie Flinn

Myers-Briggs Love Calculator: Which Personality Type Is Perfect for Your Summer Fling?

Myers-Briggs Love Calculator: Which Personality Type Is Perfect for Your Summer Fling?

By Jenna Birch

How to Have Safe Sex (and a Fulfilling Sex Life) When You Have an STI

How to Have Safe Sex (and a Fulfilling Sex Life) When You Have an STI

By Margarita Bertsos

8 Telltale Signs You're in the Deep End of a One-Sided Relationship

8 Telltale Signs You're in the Deep End of a One-Sided Relationship

By Mary Grace Garis

The Psychological Reason so Many People Seek Summer Flings—and How to Opt Out

The Psychological Reason so Many People Seek Summer Flings—and How to Opt Out

By Aly Semigran

Feel Like You Only Date People With Commitment Issues? Attachment Theory May Explain Why

Feel Like You Only Date People With Commitment Issues? Attachment Theory May Explain Why

By Gabrielle Kassel

8 Pairs of Sleek Sneakers That Are Perfect for Date Night

8 Pairs of Sleek Sneakers That Are Perfect for Date Night

By Allie Flinn

How to Just Tell Someone That You Love Them—Because Life Isn't a CW Teen Drama

How to Just Tell Someone That You Love Them—Because Life Isn't a CW Teen Drama

By Mary Grace Garis

Apple's Text Reactions Have Officially Become the Body Language of Sexting

Apple's Text Reactions Have Officially Become the Body Language of Sexting

By Kells McPhillips

Is It…Normal to Have Never Had a Relationship Well Into Your 20s and 30s?

Is It…Normal to Have Never Had a Relationship Well Into Your 20s and 30s?

By Jenna Birch

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