Relationship Tips
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
I love you (long distance?): How I reclaimed 3 words for myself
August 15, 2019
I love you (long distance?): How I reclaimed 3 words for myself
My boyfriend is hanging upside down when I realize—holy crap—I'm head over heels in love…
By Kells McPhillips
Hugger, high-fiver, or cheek-kisser? Your greeting style says a lot about your personality
August 14, 2019
Hugger, high-fiver, or cheek-kisser? Your greeting style says a lot about your personality
I'm convinced that one of most cringeworthy feelings that can be experienced in life comes…
By Mary Grace Garis
Like a rom-com protagonist, I told my best friend I was in love with him
August 14, 2019
Like a rom-com protagonist, I told my best friend I was in love with him
Harry and Sally. Ross and Rachel. Dawson and Joey. Sam and Diane. Cher and Josh.…
By Erin Bunch
Is your resolved argument really over if you still have bad lingering feelings about it?
August 14, 2019
Is your resolved argument really over if you still have bad lingering feelings about it?
Stale, negative energy. That's the best way I can describe the situation of having made…
By Mary Grace Garis
Yes, Your Parents Have a Favorite Child—Here's How To Deal With It, Whether or Not It's You
August 13, 2019
Yes, Your Parents Have a Favorite Child—Here's How To Deal With It, Whether or Not It's You
My little brother and I recently engaged in a heated conversation about who's the favorite…
By Erin Bunch
7 Distinct Greek Words Describe Different Kinds of Love—Which Have You Experienced?
August 12, 2019
7 Distinct Greek Words Describe Different Kinds of Love—Which Have You Experienced?
Consider the many contexts for which people use the word “love.” You can love your…
By Jenna Birch
Online dating closed the coffin on meet-cutes—and that's really a great thing
August 11, 2019
Online dating closed the coffin on meet-cutes—and that's really a great thing
There comes a time in every relationship where you will have to answer the question:…
By Allie Flinn
Aristotle says there are 3 types of friends—but only 1 actually adds real value to your life
August 09, 2019
Aristotle says there are 3 types of friends—but only 1 actually adds real value to your life
In middle school, a stint with skateboarding landed me a temporary group of friends with…
By Kells McPhillips
The most in-your-face evidence that you're dating a narcissist
August 08, 2019
The most in-your-face evidence that you're dating a narcissist
Whenever I first start dating someone, I tend to romanticize their every action. ("Aw, he…
By Kells McPhillips
3 Relationship Pros Dish on Whether Watching Porn Can Be Considered Cheating
August 07, 2019
3 Relationship Pros Dish on Whether Watching Porn Can Be Considered Cheating
Buckle up, because I'm about to admit something I'm kind of ashamed about: I used…
By Rachel Lapidos
4 tips for reining in your know-it-all tendencies (even if you really do think you know it all)
August 06, 2019
4 tips for reining in your know-it-all tendencies (even if you really do think you know it all)
Knowledge may well be power, and when you're incredibly informed (or at least think you…
By Mary Grace Garis
4 expert tips to create financial togetherness with with your partner—without merging accounts
August 05, 2019
4 expert tips to create financial togetherness with with your partner—without merging accounts
Once you finally settle down with a partner and decide you’re in it for the…
By Mikki Brammer
A relationship therapist's take on 3 possible reasons cheaters cheat
August 03, 2019
A relationship therapist's take on 3 possible reasons cheaters cheat
Unpopular opinion: I feel bad for Betty Draper whenever I re-watch episodes of Mad Men.…
By Mary Grace Garis
A 107-year-old woman says the secret to long life is being single forever
August 02, 2019
A 107-year-old woman says the secret to long life is being single forever
Is the key to living a long life… solitude? Bronx resident Louise Signore, 107, credits…
By Allie Flinn
Demisexuality is the cousin of asexuality that includes the experience of attraction
August 01, 2019
Demisexuality is the cousin of asexuality that includes the experience of attraction
Many who are navigating the current landscape of dating would likely agree that the new…
By Gabrielle Kassel
4 actually helpful empathetic phrases, since you can't *know* how someone feels
August 01, 2019
4 actually helpful empathetic phrases, since you can't *know* how someone feels
A few lonely months back, I was having a conversation about how I shed friends…
By Mary Grace Garis
Esther Perel explains why infidelity doesn't have to be 'the ultimate betrayal'
July 30, 2019
Esther Perel explains why infidelity doesn't have to be 'the ultimate betrayal'
Infidelity is typically portrayed as the death of a relationship; the worst case scenario short…
By Erin Bunch
Meticulous planner or spontaneous spirit? Here's what you prefer, according to your Myers-Briggs type
July 30, 2019
Meticulous planner or spontaneous spirit? Here's what you prefer, according to your Myers-Briggs type
Making plans should be simple, right? And maybe in a perfect world, it would be.…
By Jenna Birch
2 relationship pros say seeing out your revenge fantasy on an ex won't make you feel better
July 29, 2019
2 relationship pros say seeing out your revenge fantasy on an ex won't make you feel better
You can send someone actual shit in the mail. Cow dung, elephant crap, and gorilla…
By Zoe Weiner
You don't even need a partner to achieve a tantric full-body orgasm
July 28, 2019
You don't even need a partner to achieve a tantric full-body orgasm
Is it just me, or does it seem like everywhere you turn these days, there's…
By Erin Bunch
The 1 obstacle between me and body acceptance is my friends' negative self-talk
July 26, 2019
The 1 obstacle between me and body acceptance is my friends' negative self-talk
I have a positive relationship with my body, but cultivating it was one of the…
By Allie Flinn
Why it doesn’t pay to treat dating like a tapas meal
July 25, 2019
Why it doesn’t pay to treat dating like a tapas meal
When the boy I, um, "loved" in middle school texted me for the first time,…
By Kells McPhillips
A sex expert shares 5 ways to try something new in bed
July 25, 2019
A sex expert shares 5 ways to try something new in bed
Ever wish you could have a personal coach for all things sex and relationships? That's…
By Lila Darville
The ‘triangular love theory’ helps you to (finally!) define that impossible relationship
July 24, 2019
The ‘triangular love theory’ helps you to (finally!) define that impossible relationship
Trying to explain what someone means to you in the early stages of a relationship is…
By Kells McPhillips
3 razor-sharp questions that slice through awkward conversation
July 24, 2019
3 razor-sharp questions that slice through awkward conversation
Some conversations are the verbal equivalent of treadmill sprints, nose pimples, or the formidable task…
By Kells McPhillips
How To Fall in Love—Even in the Age of Ghosting and Orbiting—According to the Pros
July 23, 2019
How To Fall in Love—Even in the Age of Ghosting and Orbiting—According to the Pros
Seth and Summer. Jack and Rose. Noah and Ali. Each of us have one pop-culture…
By Zoe Weiner
We found the survey psychologists use to determine if you're a narcissist
July 23, 2019
We found the survey psychologists use to determine if you're a narcissist
Once in a blue moon (or, in this case, a Mercury retrograde), paranoia creeps up…
By Kells McPhillips
The modern dos and don'ts for dating a coworker without compromising your job
July 19, 2019
The modern dos and don'ts for dating a coworker without compromising your job
Many years ago, I fell for a colleague. I felt weird and strangely even bad…
By Erin Bunch
How to *actually* support a friend with cancer, according to survivors
July 18, 2019
How to *actually* support a friend with cancer, according to survivors
A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with a pretty aggressive form of cancer. When…
By Erin Bunch
Sexperts answer the dirtiest dozen questions about sex they get asked most often
July 18, 2019
Sexperts answer the dirtiest dozen questions about sex they get asked most often
As a sex writer, asking professionals (sexologists, sex and relationship therapists, doctors, educators, you name…
By Gabrielle Kassel
I want a sex drive like Samantha Jones when I'm older—but is that even possible IRL?
July 15, 2019
I want a sex drive like Samantha Jones when I'm older—but is that even possible IRL?
Bummer alert: A recent study published in the journal Menopause, which dug deep into libido…
By Erin Bunch
An etiquette expert's 3-step guide for kicking out guests who overstay their welcome
July 15, 2019
An etiquette expert's 3-step guide for kicking out guests who overstay their welcome
When I first signed the lease for my apartment, my landlady informed me of a…
By Mary Grace Garis
The 10 types of 'difficult people'—and how to deal with each
July 15, 2019
The 10 types of 'difficult people'—and how to deal with each
Difficult people are like burpees in HIIT class: no matter how much you will them…
By Kells McPhillips
The dark triad personality includes narcissism, psychopathy, and a third lesser-known demonic trait
July 13, 2019
The dark triad personality includes narcissism, psychopathy, and a third lesser-known demonic trait
I've been on the dating scene for a very traumatic 13 years, and I would…
By Mary Grace Garis
I'm an introvert—how do I make space for 'me time' after moving in together?
July 12, 2019
I'm an introvert—how do I make space for 'me time' after moving in together?
Sitting front row at a comedy show, my boyfriend and I became the target of…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The problem with letting destiny guide your love life, regardless of your stance on soul mates
July 11, 2019
The problem with letting destiny guide your love life, regardless of your stance on soul mates
“When you meet the right person, you’ll know.” “What’s meant to be will be.” “When…
By Jenna Birch
Researchers identify the personality trait people value most in 2019
July 10, 2019
Researchers identify the personality trait people value most in 2019
No spoilers, but Stranger Things 3 is a clear indication that "reliability" was the most…
By Kells McPhillips
6 tips for hosting your friends for a weekend without spending a million dollars
July 10, 2019
6 tips for hosting your friends for a weekend without spending a million dollars
Once upon a time, I lived—with two roommates and three dogs—in a New York City…
By Erin Bunch
Memorize this conversation formula to stop a narcissist mid-sentence
July 09, 2019
Memorize this conversation formula to stop a narcissist mid-sentence
Up until recently, I considered myself one of the lucky ones who'd never come face…
By Kells McPhillips
What does female desire look like? The author of 'Three Women' spent 8 years finding out
July 08, 2019
What does female desire look like? The author of 'Three Women' spent 8 years finding out
The story of female sexuality is often told in sweeping generalizations. Orgasms? They're complicated. Desire?…
By Kells McPhillips
3 experts share their true feelings on whether it's ever okay to tell a big or little lie
July 08, 2019
3 experts share their true feelings on whether it's ever okay to tell a big or little lie
Is telling a lie ever okay? Depends on whom you ask. According to our friends…
By Mary Grace Garis
10 date ideas that'll bring the butterflies back when your relationship feels routine
July 07, 2019
10 date ideas that'll bring the butterflies back when your relationship feels routine
In the early stages of a relationship, even the most mundane activities seem like romantic…
By Jessica Migala
The science of why crushes at any age are like a roller-coaster: fun, young-feeling, and terrifying
July 06, 2019
The science of why crushes at any age are like a roller-coaster: fun, young-feeling, and terrifying
I tend to develop crushes quickly. They come into my sphere with a vengeance, basically…
By Allie Flinn
How to ask someone out on a date with Beyoncé-level confidence
July 06, 2019
How to ask someone out on a date with Beyoncé-level confidence
Just the prospect of asking someone out on a date is enough to put a…
By Jessica Estrada
5 ways relationship pros differentiate rebounds from the real deal
July 05, 2019
5 ways relationship pros differentiate rebounds from the real deal
Breakups suck for so many reasons, and one big one is the seemingly never-ending grief…
By Nikhita Mahtani
Is being rich a requirement for maintaining friendships in 2019?
July 05, 2019
Is being rich a requirement for maintaining friendships in 2019?
Whenever I stop and wonder why my savings account is so skimpy—as I often do—I…
By Erin Magner
Thinking About Dating Someone With Kids? Here’s What a Relationship Expert Wants You To Know First
July 05, 2019
Thinking About Dating Someone With Kids? Here’s What a Relationship Expert Wants You To Know First
Even with just two people involved, dating can be challenging. Adding a child and potentially…
By Emily Laurence
11 active first-date ideas that'll have you swiping left on the usual dinner-and-drinks plan
July 04, 2019
11 active first-date ideas that'll have you swiping left on the usual dinner-and-drinks plan
Whether you’re going out with a total stranger from Tinder or a hottie you’ve had…
By Jessica Estrada
Your 4-step guide for rehabilitating a totally botched first impression
July 03, 2019
Your 4-step guide for rehabilitating a totally botched first impression
If you're ever afraid you made a bad first impression, take comfort in the fact…
By Mary Grace Garis
Should You Kiss on a First Date? Kissing Experts Share Their Advice and How To Make It Memorable
July 03, 2019
Should You Kiss on a First Date? Kissing Experts Share Their Advice and How To Make It Memorable
To kiss or not to kiss? It's hardly a first date if the question of…
By Mary Grace Garis
Use Myers-Briggs compatibility intel to find your best romantic match
July 02, 2019
Use Myers-Briggs compatibility intel to find your best romantic match
Ever wonder about who your perfect match may be? Of course you have. Humans are…
By Jenna Birch
Asking for Team USA: What's the difference between confidence and arrogance?
July 02, 2019
Asking for Team USA: What's the difference between confidence and arrogance?
Having confidence as an athlete can give you a competitive edge. But as the U.S.…
By Kells McPhillips
Does being in a relationship mean going to every social event on your S.O.'s calendar?
July 01, 2019
Does being in a relationship mean going to every social event on your S.O.'s calendar?
Star-spangled bikinis aside, the Fourth of July isn't the most sexy of all holidays (it…
By Mary Grace Garis
Are you in love or is it actually lust? Here's how to know for sure
July 01, 2019
Are you in love or is it actually lust? Here's how to know for sure
If you find yourself thinking about someone all the freaking time, impulsively tapping your phone…
By Emily Laurence
5 ways to express affection when "I love you" becomes a reflex
June 29, 2019
5 ways to express affection when "I love you" becomes a reflex
There's a lot of hype around the first time you say "I love you" to…
By Mary Grace Garis
Is it okay, psychologically and otherwise, to have sex in the same room as your pet?
June 28, 2019
Is it okay, psychologically and otherwise, to have sex in the same room as your pet?
Though it would be just swell to own an adorable corgi named Waffles, there are…
By Mary Grace Garis
4 signs your co-worker is really gaslighting you at work
June 28, 2019
4 signs your co-worker is really gaslighting you at work
Imagine this: You’re sitting in a meeting with your co-worker, who nonchalantly informs you about…
By Raven Ishak
How to decline being a bridesmaid without losing your friend in the process
June 27, 2019
How to decline being a bridesmaid without losing your friend in the process
To this day, my mom and her residual resentment like to recount how her friend…
By Mary Grace Garis
If you like Myers-Briggs, you'll love the personality attraction quiz 14 million people have already taken
June 27, 2019
If you like Myers-Briggs, you'll love the personality attraction quiz 14 million people have already taken
Do you ever wonder why opposites sometimes attract? And how other times it's the similarities…
By Jenna Birch
The skin-care step Bobbi Brown skips for a perfect smokey eye
June 26, 2019
The skin-care step Bobbi Brown skips for a perfect smokey eye
 Bobbi Brown shares skin-care hacks, makeup secrets, and beauty tips. Watch the video. The…
By Rachel Lapidos
Your 3-step crash course in artfully extending an olive branch to an estranged friend
June 25, 2019
Your 3-step crash course in artfully extending an olive branch to an estranged friend
I've been anticipating this whole Taylor Swift-Katy Perry reunion for literal years but I still…
By Mary Grace Garis
Experts share exactly how many dates it takes to make a relationship—and you won't like the answer
June 25, 2019
Experts share exactly how many dates it takes to make a relationship—and you won't like the answer
DTRing (aka defining the relationship) was so much easier in middle school when all it…
By Emily Laurence
'Big Little Lies' asks the important questions about discussing past sexual assault with a new partner
June 24, 2019
'Big Little Lies' asks the important questions about discussing past sexual assault with a new partner
So many questions arise in the aftermath of sexual assault. Some are immediate ("Why did…
By Zoe Weiner
A relationship expert reveals the 6 big questions to ask your partner before getting married
June 22, 2019
A relationship expert reveals the 6 big questions to ask your partner before getting married
Wedding planning is inevitably stressful, "chill bride" vibes be damned. Obsessively checking your weather app,…
By Emily Laurence
I don't feel interesting, cool, or funny enough for my friends—how can I get out of my head?
June 21, 2019
I don't feel interesting, cool, or funny enough for my friends—how can I get out of my head?
Meet Good@Life, Well+Good's advice column. Think of it as a safe space to get intel…
By Annie Tomlin
My kid just walked in on me having sex, and I can't avoid them forever, so…help?
June 21, 2019
My kid just walked in on me having sex, and I can't avoid them forever, so…help?
It's been a minute, yet I’m still secondhand mortified by how Kelly Ripa and Mark…
By Mary Grace Garis
3 expert-approved questions to ask your crush to save yourself from the depths of awkward silence
June 19, 2019
3 expert-approved questions to ask your crush to save yourself from the depths of awkward silence
One night, like a vulture wearing red Minnie Mouse heels, I cornered my crush outside…
By Mary Grace Garis
Are you guilty of 'emotional masturbation'?
June 17, 2019
Are you guilty of 'emotional masturbation'?
Warning: Embarrassing content ahead. Before striking out on any first date, I always (without fail)…
By Kells McPhillips
I turned on my read receipts like a total Dad for a week—and now all my friends hate me
June 16, 2019
I turned on my read receipts like a total Dad for a week—and now all my friends hate me
The first time I shoot a text to a potential friend, I keep an eye…
By Kells McPhillips
What I've learned growing up with a father who is terminally ill
June 15, 2019
What I've learned growing up with a father who is terminally ill
I started kindergarten early—not just because I was ready, but because maybe, just maybe, that…
By Molly Congdon
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