Relationship Tips
The Types of Intimacy in a Relationship, What They Are, and Why They Are All Important
October 29, 2019
The Types of Intimacy in a Relationship, What They Are, and Why They Are All Important
Intimacy isn’t all about sex—it’s complex and nuanced and can exist in many forms. “Intimacy…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to have amazing vacation sex, even when you're not on vacation
October 28, 2019
How to have amazing vacation sex, even when you're not on vacation
Can we spare a minute to talk about how nothing brightens up a sex life…
By Mary Grace Garis
Changing your mind is especially hard when you're forced to disagree with yourself
October 28, 2019
Changing your mind is especially hard when you're forced to disagree with yourself
Like lots of extended families, mine is pretty evenly split between liberals and conservatives. Although…
By Erin Magner
5 tips to keep in touch with your loved ones from truly anywhere in the world
October 28, 2019
5 tips to keep in touch with your loved ones from truly anywhere in the world
I've been living in Moscow for more than a year now as a New York…
By Alex Abel
'Social jet lag’ is the real reason you sleep like crap on Sundays
October 27, 2019
'Social jet lag’ is the real reason you sleep like crap on Sundays
Weekends are made for recharging your battery for the week ahead, true—but they're also about…
By Kells McPhillips
Anyone can get better at sex by solving this sexologist's 3-step equation
October 25, 2019
Anyone can get better at sex by solving this sexologist's 3-step equation
Your instincts may tell you that sex isn't the same as training for a race.…
By Kells McPhillips
Your 3-step guide to mastering the art of compromise in your relationship 
October 23, 2019
Your 3-step guide to mastering the art of compromise in your relationship 
There are many desirable traits to look for in a partner—kindness, humor, and intelligence are…
By Allie Flinn
I'm a sex coach and these are my 4 favorite things to do in the bedroom
October 22, 2019
I'm a sex coach and these are my 4 favorite things to do in the bedroom
Though the world is gloriously growing more on board by the day with openly discussing…
By Mary Grace Garis
Like everything else in life, your romantic relationship evolves with age and time
October 21, 2019
Like everything else in life, your romantic relationship evolves with age and time
Dating. Marriage. The honeymoon phase. New parents. Empty-nesters. There are all sorts of labels for…
By Jenna Birch
9 Steps for Raising Your Emotional Maturity Level and Taking Stress in Stride
October 16, 2019
9 Steps for Raising Your Emotional Maturity Level and Taking Stress in Stride
While maturity, as we popularly understand it, is typically developed through a combination of age…
By Jessica Estrada
There are 3 stages of relationships—and 1 where most couples get stuck
October 15, 2019
There are 3 stages of relationships—and 1 where most couples get stuck
It's easy to forget that there are stages of a relationship until the moment you…
By Mary Grace Garis
5 tips to pull yourself out of the orgasm gap—because about 95 percent of women *can* have them
October 14, 2019
5 tips to pull yourself out of the orgasm gap—because about 95 percent of women *can* have them
Pop-culture imagery has fed me a ton of lies over the years about how sex…
By Mary Grace Garis
This is how you get stuck in an on-again, off-again relationship—and how to break the cycle
October 13, 2019
This is how you get stuck in an on-again, off-again relationship—and how to break the cycle
I am the product of a rare on-again, off-again relationship gone right. My parents, who…
By Mary Grace Garis
How a week aboard a tiny sailboat with strangers in Croatia became my favorite trip
October 12, 2019
How a week aboard a tiny sailboat with strangers in Croatia became my favorite trip
Exactly 36 hours after a newish friend invited me to join her and a group…
By Natalie Decleve
The most fulfilling way for you to socialize, according to your Myers-Briggs type
October 11, 2019
The most fulfilling way for you to socialize, according to your Myers-Briggs type
All people have a social muscle they flex in different ways, and no matter how…
By Jenna Birch
The secret to saying 'No' without actually saying it
October 10, 2019
The secret to saying 'No' without actually saying it
The World Health Organization's (WHO) addition of burnout syndrome to its International Classification of Diseases…
By Kells McPhillips
A Real Witch’s 6 Tips for Using Witchcraft To Give Your Home an Energy-Clearing Makeover
October 10, 2019
A Real Witch’s 6 Tips for Using Witchcraft To Give Your Home an Energy-Clearing Makeover
My friend Amber recently became my 10th-ever roommate, and as someone who's racked up many…
By Mary Grace Garis
Memorize This Conversation Formula To Stop Gaslighting Before It Starts
October 09, 2019
Memorize This Conversation Formula To Stop Gaslighting Before It Starts
It’s happened to me countless times before: I’d voiced a feeling, an opinion, or a…
By Marissa Miller
Is it ever a good idea to go on a break in your relationship?
October 08, 2019
Is it ever a good idea to go on a break in your relationship?
Ah, taking a break: It's a tale as old as...well, at least the third season…
By Mary Grace Garis
Real women share what to expect from sex after you have a baby
October 08, 2019
Real women share what to expect from sex after you have a baby
When it comes to new babies, there are whole books, websites, Facebook groups, and classes…
By Dory Zayas
3 ways to spot the under-the-radar manipulative people in your life
October 07, 2019
3 ways to spot the under-the-radar manipulative people in your life
You know how in the third act of Mean Girls, Cady Heron becomes her own…
By Mary Grace Garis
A therapist’s 6 red flags that you’re over-committing yourself to others
October 04, 2019
A therapist’s 6 red flags that you’re over-committing yourself to others
The looming presence of burnout culture has forced many folks to take a good, hard…
By Kells McPhillips
7 Aquarius Traits That Make This Resilient Winter Sign the Zodiac’s Unique Snowflake
October 02, 2019
7 Aquarius Traits That Make This Resilient Winter Sign the Zodiac’s Unique Snowflake
You’re probably well aware of who in your life—whether it be a friend, ex, significant…
By Rachel Lapidos
It's time we all learned the 5 rules for apologizing like an adult
September 30, 2019
It's time we all learned the 5 rules for apologizing like an adult
"There's no 'but' after 'I'm sorry" was my mom's favorite axiom throughout my childhood. She…
By Kells McPhillips
The fine line that separates compulsive liars from over-exaggerators
September 30, 2019
The fine line that separates compulsive liars from over-exaggerators
One summer day when I was little, I found out that my mom was taking…
By Kells McPhillips
There are 5 flirting styles—learn yours to transform how you communicate desire
September 30, 2019
There are 5 flirting styles—learn yours to transform how you communicate desire
Knowing how to flirt is confusing because the act can take so many forms. Maybe…
By Jenna Birch
15 date night ideas for married couples to shake up the dinner-and-a-movie routine
September 28, 2019
15 date night ideas for married couples to shake up the dinner-and-a-movie routine
I've always found it kind of odd that every fairy tale ever ends with "…and…
By Mary Grace Garis
The people with the most positive relationships in the world share 1 trait
September 27, 2019
The people with the most positive relationships in the world share 1 trait
There's a cliché that you can't love someone if you don't love yourself, and sure,…
By Mary Grace Garis
Experts want you prioritize having friends younger than you—here's why
September 27, 2019
Experts want you prioritize having friends younger than you—here's why
I hit adulthood long before the concept of body positivity was a widely held and…
By Erin Bunch
The 'feelings wheel' reveals the complexity of your emotions
September 27, 2019
The 'feelings wheel' reveals the complexity of your emotions
Emotions are complex, and yet we generally use oversimplified—and often, inaccurate—language to describe them. When…
By Erin Bunch
The astrological reason it feels like all your friends have birthdays in the same month 
September 25, 2019
The astrological reason it feels like all your friends have birthdays in the same month 
I made a new friend the other day, which, as an adult, feels like a…
By Allie Flinn
Swinging Can Add Healthy (Yep, Healthy) Excitement to Your Relationship, According to a Psychotherapist
September 24, 2019
Swinging Can Add Healthy (Yep, Healthy) Excitement to Your Relationship, According to a Psychotherapist
There's nothing new, per se, about the swingers' lifestyle. Thinking about the term conjures feathered…
By Mary Grace Garis
I'm a relationship therapist, and I follow 4 rules to keep my marriage healthy
September 19, 2019
I'm a relationship therapist, and I follow 4 rules to keep my marriage healthy
If you want to know how to have a healthy relationship, makes sense to ask…
By Mary Grace Garis
Go ahead, blame your zodiac sign for your love of gossip
September 18, 2019
Go ahead, blame your zodiac sign for your love of gossip
Arguably, we live in the age of legitimized gossip. Just last week, a personal essay…
By Erin Bunch
Memorize this one phrase to stop boundary-crossers in their tracks
September 18, 2019
Memorize this one phrase to stop boundary-crossers in their tracks
When someone treads all over my clearly-drawn boundaries, I'm usually too shocked to speak for…
By Kells McPhillips
There's a fine line between giving support and attempting to 'rescue' someone—have you crossed it?
September 16, 2019
There's a fine line between giving support and attempting to 'rescue' someone—have you crossed it?
An armor-clad rescuer fighting off fire-breathing beasts in an effort to save the princess trapped…
By Kells McPhillips
It's possible to support a partner with ADHD without ignoring your needs
September 16, 2019
It's possible to support a partner with ADHD without ignoring your needs
Every relationship comes with a unique set of challenges. (What, you thought romance was easy?) Add…
By Allie Flinn
Your Preference for Night, Afternoon, or Morning Sex Says a Lot About Who You Are
September 13, 2019
Your Preference for Night, Afternoon, or Morning Sex Says a Lot About Who You Are
"What time of day do you prefer to have sex?" is probably not a question…
By Allie Flinn
Why you should treat all of your relationships like fruit salads instead of smoothies
September 11, 2019
Why you should treat all of your relationships like fruit salads instead of smoothies
Healthy relationships have been described many ways throughout the course of human history, but a…
By Allie Flinn
Why Crying During Sex Is a Thing—Even When It's Consensual, Enjoyable, and Loving
September 10, 2019
Why Crying During Sex Is a Thing—Even When It's Consensual, Enjoyable, and Loving
When sex with your partner is fun, happy, and—most importantly—consensual, your mind and body are…
By Aly Semigran
Why you don’t have to 'forgive and forget' to truly move on
September 09, 2019
Why you don’t have to 'forgive and forget' to truly move on
The act of forgiving someone is often put on a pedestal. Self-help books and page-after-page…
By Kells McPhillips
Would you let your partner follow your location 24/7? These people do
September 09, 2019
Would you let your partner follow your location 24/7? These people do
Shortly after Sahra Sajasi met her boyfriend, they went to a festival together. Since getting…
By Erin Magner
A psychologist's take on why re-creating your first date feels like the epitome of romance
September 09, 2019
A psychologist's take on why re-creating your first date feels like the epitome of romance
The basic anatomy of my first date in my most recent relationship includes two basic…
By Mary Grace Garis
The Telltale Sagittarius Traits That Describe This Fun, Freedom-Loving Zodiac Sign
September 08, 2019
The Telltale Sagittarius Traits That Describe This Fun, Freedom-Loving Zodiac Sign
Along with living life in the limelight, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, and Jane Fonda all…
By Jessica Estrada
So, is there any real difference between being an introvert and just being rude?
September 06, 2019
So, is there any real difference between being an introvert and just being rude?
I feel personally victimized by the conceit of this article, which is to point a…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to set healthy boundaries with an ex who's still in your social circle
September 06, 2019
How to set healthy boundaries with an ex who's still in your social circle
It seems that nobody I know is good at setting boundaries in relationships, present or…
By Mary Grace Garis
Why your ex's happy milestones affect you, even after you've moved on
September 05, 2019
Why your ex's happy milestones affect you, even after you've moved on
When my oldest friend told me her ex had gotten engaged and she, like, felt…
By Mary Grace Garis
Why we let our friends get away with behavior that's breakup-worthy
September 04, 2019
Why we let our friends get away with behavior that's breakup-worthy
It took me longer to break up with my ex-best friend than it did with,…
By Mary Grace Garis
A 3-step plan to stop your constantly complaining friend from confusing you with their therapist
September 02, 2019
A 3-step plan to stop your constantly complaining friend from confusing you with their therapist
It's a tragic thing when your social happy hour shape-shifts into a therapy session for…
By Mary Grace Garis
The expert-approved way to successfully break up with a narcissist for good
September 01, 2019
The expert-approved way to successfully break up with a narcissist for good
Taylor Swift once said "never trust a narcissist." And she's right—especially because trusting a narcissist…
By Zoe Weiner
A nostalgia expert explains why reminiscing in groups is such a great unifier—at work and otherwise
August 30, 2019
A nostalgia expert explains why reminiscing in groups is such a great unifier—at work and otherwise
Which Baby-Sitters Club member do you think best describes you? Well, I'm blonde, wear all…
By Mary Grace Garis
Dating after divorce can be fun, not intimidating, with these expert-approved tips
August 30, 2019
Dating after divorce can be fun, not intimidating, with these expert-approved tips
When you first start dating—whether it's in high school, college, or beyond—everything about it is…
By Emily Laurence
The Most Common Thing People in Therapy Discuss About Their Overbearing Parents, According to Therapists
August 30, 2019
The Most Common Thing People in Therapy Discuss About Their Overbearing Parents, According to Therapists
If you feel frustrated by your parents' entitlement to your decision-making process as an adult,…
By Erin Bunch
The case for treating your relationship as a rental and having check-ins about renewals
August 29, 2019
The case for treating your relationship as a rental and having check-ins about renewals
No matter how long or short your given relationship is, there are likely certain topics…
By Mary Grace Garis
Generations have been pitted against one another for all of history, but it's high time we learn to talk to each other
August 29, 2019
Generations have been pitted against one another for all of history, but it's high time we learn to talk to each other
Twice a week, I head to class with a cohort of graduate-level fiction students ranging…
By Kells McPhillips
7 questions to ask yourself when 'toxic monogamy' is affecting your relationship
August 28, 2019
7 questions to ask yourself when 'toxic monogamy' is affecting your relationship
In our society, monogamy is the ideal to which all relationships are meant to aspire.…
By Erin Bunch
The Differences Between Spontaneous and Responsive Desire May Explain Why You Never Initiate Sex
August 27, 2019
The Differences Between Spontaneous and Responsive Desire May Explain Why You Never Initiate Sex
It's always baffled me that my gray, grimy, candy-wrapper-laden couch is the setting for so…
By Mary Grace Garis
There are 5 arousal types and knowing yours can really stimulate your sex life
August 26, 2019
There are 5 arousal types and knowing yours can really stimulate your sex life
How do you feel when you're turned on, and what is the exact mechanism by…
By Jenna Birch
The fastest way to gracefully get out of stuff you don’t want to do
August 26, 2019
The fastest way to gracefully get out of stuff you don’t want to do
My sister and I shared a bedroom throughout childhood. For the two of us, setting…
By Kells McPhillips
A 3-step guide to dealing with envy, the 1 thing in my way of being the best friend I can be
August 26, 2019
A 3-step guide to dealing with envy, the 1 thing in my way of being the best friend I can be
A few years ago, an aspiring actress friend of mine wrote a screenplay as a…
By Erin Bunch
The Scorpio Personality Traits That Make This Sign the Zodiac's Intense and Intuitive Powerhouse
August 25, 2019
The Scorpio Personality Traits That Make This Sign the Zodiac's Intense and Intuitive Powerhouse
To all the Scorpios I’ve loved before (and also just regular platonic friends who were…
By Mary Grace Garis
Etiquette experts lay out how to RSVP 'no' to anything without having a single regret
August 23, 2019
Etiquette experts lay out how to RSVP 'no' to anything without having a single regret
As a social human being in her mid-thirties, I'd venture to say that I'm not…
By Aly Semigran
4 tips to heal from friend breakups that feel just as heart-wrenching as romantic splits
August 22, 2019
4 tips to heal from friend breakups that feel just as heart-wrenching as romantic splits
Conversations of heartbreak—and how effects of it can physically hurt, lead you to think mean-spirited…
By Mary Grace Garis
There are 4 ways to express gratitude—and only 1 is sure to convey that you're genuine
August 21, 2019
There are 4 ways to express gratitude—and only 1 is sure to convey that you're genuine
Acts of gratitude are a great means of connecting with people—socially, professionally, or otherwise—and also…
By Mary Grace Garis
It's possible to sharpen each of the 5 senses to enhance sexual pleasure
August 20, 2019
It's possible to sharpen each of the 5 senses to enhance sexual pleasure
Pretty much everything psychotherapist Esther Perel says about sex, relationships, and friendships reads like gospel to…
By Erin Bunch
Warmth is a core pillar of charisma—if you're a colder personality, here's how to turn up the temp
August 19, 2019
Warmth is a core pillar of charisma—if you're a colder personality, here's how to turn up the temp
Having charisma is the real-world equivalent of being born with Rapunzel's mystical golden mane. Your…
By Kells McPhillips
Finally getting off shared streaming accounts post-breakup is the ultimate form of modern closure
August 18, 2019
Finally getting off shared streaming accounts post-breakup is the ultimate form of modern closure
It finally happened. I logged into "my" Hulu account, (it's technically my ex's account, but…
By Allie Flinn
The real reason mood lighting works like a romantic magic trick
August 17, 2019
The real reason mood lighting works like a romantic magic trick
My very favorite cocktail bar is nearly a dead ringer for for Miss Havisham's dilapidated…
By Mary Grace Garis
Driving along the rocky cliffs of Ireland helped me navigate my feelings post-divorce
August 17, 2019
Driving along the rocky cliffs of Ireland helped me navigate my feelings post-divorce
A friendly sign inside the rental car reminds me that I have one responsibility and…
By Betsy Vereckey
Steal this psychologist’s script when a bad listener makes your blood boil
August 16, 2019
Steal this psychologist’s script when a bad listener makes your blood boil
One of my pet peeves (and, oh, I have many, but this is at the…
By Kells McPhillips
Use 'the newspaper test' to judge how much detail about your love life to share with friends
August 16, 2019
Use 'the newspaper test' to judge how much detail about your love life to share with friends
I have a large group of female friends, and we all know one another quite…
By Jenna Birch
I Tried a Polyamorous Relationship, and It Kinda Worked—Until It Didn't
August 16, 2019
I Tried a Polyamorous Relationship, and It Kinda Worked—Until It Didn't
I’ve never been particularly traditional, especially when it comes to relationships, but even I was…
By Erin Bunch
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