Relationship Tips
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
How to have phone sex confidently and leave awkwardness on hold forever
June 15, 2019
How to have phone sex confidently and leave awkwardness on hold forever
Upon first thought, phone sex may seem like a relic of the past thanks to…
By Gabrielle Kassel
5 fun rainy day date ideas that will enhance your relationship
June 14, 2019
5 fun rainy day date ideas that will enhance your relationship
Outdoor concerts, romantic picnics in the park, strawberry picking, day trips to the beach... Summer…
By Emily Laurence
4 relationship therapists agree on the top 4 things to never say in an argument
June 14, 2019
4 relationship therapists agree on the top 4 things to never say in an argument
Relationship arguments are bound to ensue even in the healthiest of partnerships, whether it's playful…
By Mary Grace Garis
Friendship imposter syndrome explains why you sometimes feel like your BFF hates you
June 13, 2019
Friendship imposter syndrome explains why you sometimes feel like your BFF hates you
One of my all-time favorite jokes is a John Mulaney bit from his his Netflix…
By Aly Semigran
Women are still doing more household labor than men—let's break that outdated cycle
June 12, 2019
Women are still doing more household labor than men—let's break that outdated cycle
The other day, a friend was lamenting the fact that her live-in boyfriend refuses to…
By Erin Magner
How To Stop Thinking About Someone When You Can't Focus on Anything Else
June 12, 2019
How To Stop Thinking About Someone When You Can't Focus on Anything Else
Many of us have found ourselves struggling to concentrate on a task because somebody is…
By Erin Magner
Sex experts share once and for all whether a sexless relationship can be healthy
June 10, 2019
Sex experts share once and for all whether a sexless relationship can be healthy
Even if you actually are asking for a friend, some part of you is surely…
By Gabrielle Kassel
The magic number of times to reschedule with flaky people before you can be 'busy' forever
June 10, 2019
The magic number of times to reschedule with flaky people before you can be 'busy' forever
In an age where we protect, honor, and strategize our calendars as if they were…
By Mary Grace Garis
You're Not Crazy: Here's How To Deal With Gaslighting in any Relationship
June 07, 2019
You're Not Crazy: Here's How To Deal With Gaslighting in any Relationship
The trickiest part about knowing how to deal with gaslighting in a relationship is being…
By Mary Grace Garis
Esther Perel's secret to making—and keeping—lifelong friends
June 06, 2019
Esther Perel's secret to making—and keeping—lifelong friends
Esther Perel turned 60 years old last year. A luminary of sex and relationships, Perel…
By Kells McPhillips
If you don't love someone, set them free with expert tips for compassionate rejection
June 05, 2019
If you don't love someone, set them free with expert tips for compassionate rejection
The other day, a man that I had been out with several times texted me,…
By Allie Flinn
Myers-Briggs love calculator: Which personality type is perfect for your summer fling?
June 04, 2019
Myers-Briggs love calculator: Which personality type is perfect for your summer fling?
Not every love story is meant to be a happily ever after that lasts till…
By Jenna Birch
Not only is laughter super-contagious, but it also boosts endorphins
June 03, 2019
Not only is laughter super-contagious, but it also boosts endorphins
There are few things I love more than a good, senseless giggle epidemic—you know, the…
By Mary Grace Garis
Is it even possible to have a chill wedding?
June 03, 2019
Is it even possible to have a chill wedding?
I’m sitting in front of my laptop right now, a document open in front of…
By Jen Doll
A body language expert says *this* is the most misunderstood gesture of all time
June 01, 2019
A body language expert says *this* is the most misunderstood gesture of all time
It's still wild to me that so much of what we communicate doesn't actually happen…
By Kells McPhillips
So Many Women Just Are Not in the Mood for Sex—Here Are 5 Reasons Why
May 31, 2019
So Many Women Just Are Not in the Mood for Sex—Here Are 5 Reasons Why
My sexual-education program in high school was of the abstinence-only variety, which means I saw…
By Allie Flinn
3 Expert Tips To Save You From Ever Needing To Say “My Anxiety Is Ruining My Relationship”
May 31, 2019
3 Expert Tips To Save You From Ever Needing To Say “My Anxiety Is Ruining My Relationship”
Anxiety is oh so common. In fact, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America estimates…
By Alyssa Girdwain
Guilt sex is when doing it feels like a total (consensual) chore, minus the allowance
May 30, 2019
Guilt sex is when doing it feels like a total (consensual) chore, minus the allowance
The other day, when my friend and I were talking about orgasms while cleaning up…
By Mary Grace Garis
What it's like to be an asexual person in a romantic relationship
May 30, 2019
What it's like to be an asexual person in a romantic relationship
A growing interest toward striking a tone of sexual inclusivity has been great for starting…
By Gabrielle Kassel
How To Genuinely Connect With People, Even if You’re a Serious Social Introvert
May 30, 2019
How To Genuinely Connect With People, Even if You’re a Serious Social Introvert
Last month, while trying to escape a group work dinner because I didn't know anyone…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to travel with your best friend...and not hate each other by the end of the trip
May 28, 2019
How to travel with your best friend...and not hate each other by the end of the trip
Since we were in high school, my best friend and I dreamed about taking a…
By Jaime Brockway
8 telltale signs you're in the deep end of a one-sided relationship
May 26, 2019
8 telltale signs you're in the deep end of a one-sided relationship
Realizing you're in a one sided relationship—or, as I referred to them in my early…
By Mary Grace Garis
This is exactly why you always lose arguments—plus, 3 ways to change it
May 24, 2019
This is exactly why you always lose arguments—plus, 3 ways to change it
When you get into an argument, you’re clearly trying to get across a certain point.…
By Korin Miller
Plot twist: Jealousy is actually a good thing when it comes to creating your best life
May 23, 2019
Plot twist: Jealousy is actually a good thing when it comes to creating your best life
There are lots of emotions I feel before I even get out of bed in…
By Erin Magner
The psychological reason so many people seek summer flings—and how to opt out
May 22, 2019
The psychological reason so many people seek summer flings—and how to opt out
From "Summer Nights” in Grease to “Summer Love” by Justin Timberlake to "Cool for the…
By Aly Semigran
There are 3 distinct types of selfishness—and only *this* one is good
May 22, 2019
There are 3 distinct types of selfishness—and only *this* one is good
The term "selfish" shares a similar connotation to words like "tarantula," "burpees," and "Monday." No…
By Kells McPhillips
A relationship therapist explains the difference between bickering and fighting
May 22, 2019
A relationship therapist explains the difference between bickering and fighting
My boyfriend and I invented a mocking noise we invoke when one of us realizes…
By Mary Grace Garis
There are 10 million unpaid millennial caregivers—here's what life is like for 4 of them
May 21, 2019
There are 10 million unpaid millennial caregivers—here's what life is like for 4 of them
Twenty-eight-year-old Elana Cohen felt her phone vibrate as she walked into a work meeting. It…
By Emily Laurence
Here's when you need to use "tough love" in your relationships—and when you don't
May 21, 2019
Here's when you need to use "tough love" in your relationships—and when you don't
"It's time for some tough love." I have to mentally buckle up when I hear…
By Kells McPhillips
8 signs you're free-falling out of love—and whether or not you should catch yourself
May 20, 2019
8 signs you're free-falling out of love—and whether or not you should catch yourself
One takeaway from pretty much every vampire-themed teen soap opera is that love is eternal.…
By Mary Grace Garis
Feel like you only date people with commitment issues? Attachment theory may explain why
May 18, 2019
Feel like you only date people with commitment issues? Attachment theory may explain why
Despite expert claims that where you live doesn't inform your relationship status, many city dwellers…
By Gabrielle Kassel
How to just tell someone that you love them—because life isn't a CW teen drama
May 17, 2019
How to just tell someone that you love them—because life isn't a CW teen drama
If I've learned anything from CW teen dramas—and trust me, I could get a PhD…
By Mary Grace Garis
Why Do I Keep Dreaming About My Ex? A Dream Expert Analyzes 11 Common Dreams People Have About Their Exes
May 16, 2019
Why Do I Keep Dreaming About My Ex? A Dream Expert Analyzes 11 Common Dreams People Have About Their Exes
When your head hits the pillow at night, you’re likely hoping for some restorative shut-eye…
By Rachel Lapidos
Apple's text reactions have officially become the body language of sexting
May 15, 2019
Apple's text reactions have officially become the body language of sexting
When Apple rolled out its tepidly anticipated reaction feature for iMessage back in 2016, it…
By Kells McPhillips
Honeymoons have evolved drastically over the centuries—but so have relationships, and it's all good news
May 15, 2019
Honeymoons have evolved drastically over the centuries—but so have relationships, and it's all good news
At a post-wedding brunch I recently attended, reception talk quickly turned to honeymoon talk. The…
By Mary Grace Garis
The most common stereotype for every Myers-Briggs personality type, debunked
May 13, 2019
The most common stereotype for every Myers-Briggs personality type, debunked
Sometimes it seems like each Myers-Briggs personality type has its own less-than-flattering reputation—a fatal flaw…
By Jenna Birch
If Your Love Life Is Totally Exhausting, You Might Be in a Karmic Relationship
May 13, 2019
If Your Love Life Is Totally Exhausting, You Might Be in a Karmic Relationship
Some romantic relationships are relatively easy, with arguments few and far between. It might be…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
The crucial step we're all missing in our battle against stress
May 10, 2019
The crucial step we're all missing in our battle against stress
You're likely familiar with the oft-recommended tips for managing stress: Work out! Meditate! Take up…
By Emily Laurence
What it really means to have "chemistry," according to the science of love
May 09, 2019
What it really means to have "chemistry," according to the science of love
In eighth grade, I got home from school one day and told my mom that…
By Kells McPhillips
What is micro cheating? Because it sure sounds like a macro problem
May 08, 2019
What is micro cheating? Because it sure sounds like a macro problem
I would neither classify myself as exceedingly jealous nor exceedingly sensitive, yet I've certainly clocked…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to preserve a friendship when your bestie's baby makes you feel like the third wheel
May 06, 2019
How to preserve a friendship when your bestie's baby makes you feel like the third wheel
Seemingly in the blink of an eye, hanging out at the hippest bars or rooftops…
By Aly Semigran
How do you know you love someone (and it's not just hormones playing you)?
May 06, 2019
How do you know you love someone (and it's not just hormones playing you)?
Hopeless romantics and helicopter parents who just want to see you settled and married have…
By Mary Grace Garis
On a Scale of 1 To “Get a Hazmat Suit,” How Gross Is It To Share Sex Toys With Multiple Partners?
May 06, 2019
On a Scale of 1 To “Get a Hazmat Suit,” How Gross Is It To Share Sex Toys With Multiple Partners?
If you looked under my bed, you wouldn't find monsters and boogeymen. Rather, you’d find…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Share your dreams with your S.O. at the right time to boost intimacy
May 04, 2019
Share your dreams with your S.O. at the right time to boost intimacy
When I wake up from a weird dream, my instinct is to regurgitate every last…
By Raven Ishak
How to bring up hot-button topics on a date—without killing the romance
May 03, 2019
How to bring up hot-button topics on a date—without killing the romance
There are certain topics that the media, movies, friends, and society have trained us to…
By Emily Laurence
New study shows that sexual identity continues to evolve well into adulthood
May 03, 2019
New study shows that sexual identity continues to evolve well into adulthood
As a new generation calls back to the sexual revolution with fresh attitudes about sex…
By Kells McPhillips
Toto, we're not in middle school anymore—so everyone should stop kissing like confused tweens
May 01, 2019
Toto, we're not in middle school anymore—so everyone should stop kissing like confused tweens
I'm really big on Pen15, a masterpiece series that'll resonate in some way with anyone…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to keep chewing, snoring, and breathing from ruining your love life if you suffer from misophonia
April 30, 2019
How to keep chewing, snoring, and breathing from ruining your love life if you suffer from misophonia
Growing up, when my family went on trips, I'd often sleep on the bathroom floor…
By Rachel Lapidos
Use the 5 love languages to boost the most important relationship in your life: the one with yourself
April 30, 2019
Use the 5 love languages to boost the most important relationship in your life: the one with yourself
People receive love differently, so knowing your love language and communicating it can help you…
By Kara Jillian Brown
To all those common sex hang-ups—sight, smell, and sound—sexperts have a message: Let it go
April 29, 2019
To all those common sex hang-ups—sight, smell, and sound—sexperts have a message: Let it go
For a good part of my twenties, I would wear a body-slimming tank during sex.…
By Aly Semigran
Asking for a Friend: Is Anilingus Safe…and, Like, Sanitary?
April 28, 2019
Asking for a Friend: Is Anilingus Safe…and, Like, Sanitary?
Salad tossing. Rimming. Ass eating. Kissing the (chocolate) starfish. Almond joying. Booty jobbing. Motorbutting. The…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Educate yourself in the sexiest way with this reading list from 12 leading sexperts
April 27, 2019
Educate yourself in the sexiest way with this reading list from 12 leading sexperts
Finding answers to questions relating to sex and sexuality is easier than ever before. No…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Help! My new S.O. hates that my ex is in my old photos on social media
April 26, 2019
Help! My new S.O. hates that my ex is in my old photos on social media
It's stupid, but it happens: Your current main squeeze is jealous of an ex haunting…
By Mary Grace Garis
The case for keeping your “love fern” when the relationship ends
April 26, 2019
The case for keeping your “love fern” when the relationship ends
For transparency's sake, I feel compelled to share that this isn’t exactly a How To…
By Ben Kassoy
The most unforgettable people share these 7 personality traits
April 26, 2019
The most unforgettable people share these 7 personality traits
"Unforgettable, that's what you are." The late Nat King Cole may not have sung his…
By Kells McPhillips
What your fight-or-flight argument style says about you, whether you cry, clam up, or see red
April 25, 2019
What your fight-or-flight argument style says about you, whether you cry, clam up, or see red
It’s a pretty universal truth that arguing with someone isn’t likely to bring out your…
By Korin Miller
Jennifer Garner's 2 rules of friendship are about to make your social life way easier
April 25, 2019
Jennifer Garner's 2 rules of friendship are about to make your social life way easier
If you've ever wanted to become besties with Jennifer Garner (and like, who wouldn't?), there…
By Mary Grace Garis
Learn your adult attachment style to improve every relationship in your life
April 25, 2019
Learn your adult attachment style to improve every relationship in your life
If you’ve ever had any kind of relationship with someone who frequently needed validation, had…
By Sara Angle
First comes love, then comes…a shared address, if you're dating in today's society
April 24, 2019
First comes love, then comes…a shared address, if you're dating in today's society
My grandpa likes to recall the story of when, in high school, he saw my…
By Allie Flinn
Take a note from smoothies, and start blending your orgasms—stat
April 23, 2019
Take a note from smoothies, and start blending your orgasms—stat
We can all agree that orgasms are pretty great. I'd even venture to say they're…
By Gabrielle Kassel
9 ways to nail a first impression (no weather-related small talk necessary)
April 22, 2019
9 ways to nail a first impression (no weather-related small talk necessary)
Making a good first impression is kind of like baking a cake. Carefully measure of…
By Kells McPhillips
Use your Enneagram personality type to highlight what you need most in a romantic partner
April 22, 2019
Use your Enneagram personality type to highlight what you need most in a romantic partner
Have you ever wondered the exact features necessary for a great romantic partnership? What’s the…
By Jenna Birch
You can spot evidence your partner is cheating all over their stupid face
April 19, 2019
You can spot evidence your partner is cheating all over their stupid face
Need tips for how to catch a cheater? Well, new research notes that literally looking…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to make small talk that isn't the lamest of the lame
April 19, 2019
How to make small talk that isn't the lamest of the lame
How many times have I chatted up strangers and coworkers about the day's weather report…
By Kells McPhillips
The busy-as-hell couple that schedules sex together, stays together, says one pro
April 18, 2019
The busy-as-hell couple that schedules sex together, stays together, says one pro
Scheduling sex is some truly divisive territory. At best, it reads as a power move…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to conquer your abandonment issues in the golden age of ghosting
April 17, 2019
How to conquer your abandonment issues in the golden age of ghosting
I'm a 27-year-old who's been dating for most of her adult life, and I've never…
By Jenna Birch
Why the Dramatic Rise in Sexually Transmitted Infections Is a Major Wake-Up Call
April 17, 2019
Why the Dramatic Rise in Sexually Transmitted Infections Is a Major Wake-Up Call
When was the last time you got tested for sexually transmitted infections? Ask any group…
By Erin Magner
To Read Someone’s Emotional Barometer, Look to Their Hands (Not Their Face) for Body-Language Clues
April 17, 2019
To Read Someone’s Emotional Barometer, Look to Their Hands (Not Their Face) for Body-Language Clues
I always feel like I can get a read on someone based on their facial…
By Rachel Lapidos
Narcissists seem like total catches at first because of 3 desirable traits many have
April 17, 2019
Narcissists seem like total catches at first because of 3 desirable traits many have
Lacking empathy, caring little for others' feelings or interests, being completely self-involved.... The emotional résumé…
By Emily Laurence
Dear therapist, why do I swoon at PDA in rom-coms but judge it (and hate it) on social media?
April 16, 2019
Dear therapist, why do I swoon at PDA in rom-coms but judge it (and hate it) on social media?
Last week our collective gag reflexes were put to the test when in an unprovoked…
By Mary Grace Garis
OK, TMI: Can You... Get Stretched Out From Butt Play?
April 16, 2019
OK, TMI: Can You... Get Stretched Out From Butt Play?
Anal sex and butt play are like pineapple skin care: If you're not trying it…
By Gabrielle Kassel
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