Relationship Tips
I'm an introvert in a new city—here's how I'm making friends
April 15, 2019
I'm an introvert in a new city—here's how I'm making friends
The last time I lived in a new place where I didn't know anyone was…
By Emily Laurence
6 LGBTQ-matchmaker approved ways to find queer-positive love offline, IRL
April 12, 2019
6 LGBTQ-matchmaker approved ways to find queer-positive love offline, IRL
A recent study, using nationally representative data, of how people in the United States meet…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Meet cloaking, ghosting’s way more intense cousin that's almost never appropriate to use
April 11, 2019
Meet cloaking, ghosting’s way more intense cousin that's almost never appropriate to use
If it's been too long since a dating trend made you low-key lose faith in…
By Mary Grace Garis
The existential reason the person you love is endlessly infuriating
April 10, 2019
The existential reason the person you love is endlessly infuriating
I used to think of Bella and Edward from Twilight as the epitome of #relationshipgoals.…
By Kells McPhillips
5 reasons to treat couples therapy like sunscreen and go before there's a burn
April 10, 2019
5 reasons to treat couples therapy like sunscreen and go before there's a burn
People pick up a lot of habits, use a lot of products, and do a…
By Raven Ishak
Sorry! This overconfidence quiz says you aren't as good at kissing, driving, or conversation as you think you are
April 08, 2019
Sorry! This overconfidence quiz says you aren't as good at kissing, driving, or conversation as you think you are
Let's imagine confidence on a spectrum, shall we? On one end there's insecure Eeyore from…
By Kells McPhillips
Ever wanted to feel like a contortionist in bed? Get a sex pillow, stat
April 05, 2019
Ever wanted to feel like a contortionist in bed? Get a sex pillow, stat
I haven’t pulled a muscle during sex, but it feels about as inevitable as a…
By Gabrielle Kassel
First comes love, then comes…TBD depending on the year you met, says new survey
April 05, 2019
First comes love, then comes…TBD depending on the year you met, says new survey
Ever feel just not on the same page as your your parents or adult children…
By Emily Laurence
Bethany C. Meyers wants you to embrace the whole journey to finding your identity
April 05, 2019
Bethany C. Meyers wants you to embrace the whole journey to finding your identity
Bethany C. Meyers, LGBTQ+ activist and founder of inclusive fitness company b.cm who identifies as…
By Kells McPhillips
Why do we date different versions of the same person? (Asking for a friend…named Khloé Kardashian)
April 04, 2019
Why do we date different versions of the same person? (Asking for a friend…named Khloé Kardashian)
It's common to have a "type" regarding preference in romantic partner, but, like why are…
By Mary Grace Garis
Boost workplace happiness with humor—but only the Ellen DeGeneres kind
April 03, 2019
Boost workplace happiness with humor—but only the Ellen DeGeneres kind
The first few months I spent at my big-girl, full-time job, I was terrified about…
By Kells McPhillips
3 actually compelling reasons to resist the urge to Google your date before meeting IRL
April 02, 2019
3 actually compelling reasons to resist the urge to Google your date before meeting IRL
While in the deep end of New York City's dating pool, there were two things…
By Rachel Lapidos
There's a key distinction between being nice and being a "people-pleaser"
April 01, 2019
There's a key distinction between being nice and being a "people-pleaser"
Not too long ago, someone accused me of using kindness to mask my people-pleasing ways.…
By Kells McPhillips
Yep, having to discover that you're deep in an open relationship sums up the current dating landscape
April 01, 2019
Yep, having to discover that you're deep in an open relationship sums up the current dating landscape
When my devastated super-monogamous friend told me that her Bumble hookup had been hiding his…
By Mary Grace Garis
Good friends are hard to come by—here's what to look for in one, according to your MBTI profile
March 31, 2019
Good friends are hard to come by—here's what to look for in one, according to your MBTI profile
Ever notice how some friends turn your energy up a notch, and others have more…
By Jenna Birch
8 queer-positive podcasts that'll infuse your commute with some inclusivity
March 30, 2019
8 queer-positive podcasts that'll infuse your commute with some inclusivity
As a queer-identifying person, I've found that it's hard to come by news outlets covering…
By Gabrielle Kassel
How to deal when you love your single status, but your mom does not (and lets you know it)
March 29, 2019
How to deal when you love your single status, but your mom does not (and lets you know it)
I have near-daily phone calls with my mom, and odds are strong that somewhere between…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Opposites definitely attract, but the verdict's still out on whether that translates to long-term love
March 28, 2019
Opposites definitely attract, but the verdict's still out on whether that translates to long-term love
Three of the four people I’ve most recently dated have been, more or less, my…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Use this 3-step checklist to decide whether your ex is even worthy of your friendship
March 27, 2019
Use this 3-step checklist to decide whether your ex is even worthy of your friendship
We can all agree that “I hope we can still be friends” is the biggest…
By Mary Grace Garis
Not even dating is safe from burnout—and work apps are fueling the fire
March 26, 2019
Not even dating is safe from burnout—and work apps are fueling the fire
Ping! Buzz! Pinnng! A slew of new-message notifications lights up your phone. With a sigh,…
By Amy Wilkinson
Pour the wine, light the fire, and talk about money—yes, money—for your next date night
March 26, 2019
Pour the wine, light the fire, and talk about money—yes, money—for your next date night
Let's say you're enjoying a cozy night in with your partner, eating your favorite takeout…
By Emily Laurence
Your No-Nonsense Guide to Pegging, From Sexperts Who Know the Ins and Outs
March 25, 2019
Your No-Nonsense Guide to Pegging, From Sexperts Who Know the Ins and Outs
Since sex-ed left a ton of us high and dry (like, very dry) when it…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Dear diary, I heard journaling can improve my love life…so I'm sharpening my pencils
March 25, 2019
Dear diary, I heard journaling can improve my love life…so I'm sharpening my pencils
The other day, I was talking to my mom, and she mentioned that she'd found…
By Erin Magner
Why a coffee shop is the most psychologically strategic spot for a first date
March 22, 2019
Why a coffee shop is the most psychologically strategic spot for a first date
I get heart eyes for anyone who buys me a strong cup of coffee with…
By Kells McPhillips
Drifting Apart Happens Even in the Best Relationships—Here’s How To Get Back on Track
March 22, 2019
Drifting Apart Happens Even in the Best Relationships—Here’s How To Get Back on Track
Drifting apart is an inevitable phase of most relationships, everyone from your childhood friend to,…
By Leigh Weingus
You can't control every minute of your life, but learning your “Time Type” helps every relationship
March 21, 2019
You can't control every minute of your life, but learning your “Time Type” helps every relationship
Out of all the Harry Potter movies, I've rewatched The Prisoner of Azkaban the most. Not because of…
By Kells McPhillips
For the love of sex, please never ask for details about how my partner and I get it on
March 21, 2019
For the love of sex, please never ask for details about how my partner and I get it on
I recently identified my top party foul, and it's a doozy: While chatting with an…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Alpha + beta = love? Relationship experts break down the personality-type misconceptions
March 20, 2019
Alpha + beta = love? Relationship experts break down the personality-type misconceptions
“We were both too alpha for this to ever really work, anyway,” my ex tells…
By Gabrielle Kassel
When it comes to matters of love, it's definitely possible to have too much chill
March 19, 2019
When it comes to matters of love, it's definitely possible to have too much chill
I have never had any chill—especially regarding romantic pursuits. I'm basically an air-condition-less apartment in…
By Mary Grace Garis
What it's really like to be a secret girlfriend—and why I'll never, ever be one again
March 18, 2019
What it's really like to be a secret girlfriend—and why I'll never, ever be one again
Lindy West's new comedy series starring Aidy Bryant recently premiered on Hulu, and though it’s called…
By Aly Semigran
This dating app uses refrigerator photos to find your match…which actually makes sense
March 15, 2019
This dating app uses refrigerator photos to find your match…which actually makes sense
My very Italian partner has “Marinara” tattooed on his chest (literally), so when I unearthed a…
By Mary Grace Garis
What to do if your friends swipe left on your new romantic interest
March 14, 2019
What to do if your friends swipe left on your new romantic interest
For those of you #blessed enough to have skipped The Bachelor's most recent "most dramatic"…
By Kells McPhillips
7 great dating questions to ask your queer friend that aren't their partner's gender
March 13, 2019
7 great dating questions to ask your queer friend that aren't their partner's gender
After a taking a dating sabbatical, I recently re-entered the scene. My phone now has a…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Why right now is the best time to work through your petty grudges
March 13, 2019
Why right now is the best time to work through your petty grudges
My dad is a big fan of celebrations. He says if people aren't gathering for…
By Mary Grace Garis
Experts debate whether ultimatums are an effective relationship tool—even if they "work"
March 12, 2019
Experts debate whether ultimatums are an effective relationship tool—even if they "work"
In the heat of the moment, tossing out an ultimatum to your boss, your partner,…
By Sara Angle
An infrared sauna date is basically the romance edition of Instagram vs. reality
March 11, 2019
An infrared sauna date is basically the romance edition of Instagram vs. reality
Infrared saunas offer a whole host of science-backed benefits—like being helpful for lowering blood pressure, helping…
By Rachel Lapidos
Tips for channeling your inner assertive HBIC and getting what you want
March 11, 2019
Tips for channeling your inner assertive HBIC and getting what you want
Think back to the last time you were seated by the restrooms at a restaurant…
By Alyssa Girdwain
J.Lo and A-Rod are engaged! Proving that swolemates are soulmates
March 10, 2019
J.Lo and A-Rod are engaged! Proving that swolemates are soulmates
Yeah, relationships are work. But Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez put in werk together—as in, they hit…
By Erin Hanafy
I dated by zodiac compatibility for a month to see if finding my romantic destiny could be so simple
March 08, 2019
I dated by zodiac compatibility for a month to see if finding my romantic destiny could be so simple
Since I've been tapping into my woo-woo side lately (see: my home makeover), it was…
By Allie Flinn
16 of the Best Dating Apps for Finding Love, Sex, or Whatever in a Socially Distant World
March 08, 2019
16 of the Best Dating Apps for Finding Love, Sex, or Whatever in a Socially Distant World
Once upon a time, people met in person. Then "swipe right" happened. And then, just as…
By Mary Grace Garis
Why receiving a surprising platonic 'I love you' is so common (and so awkward)
March 08, 2019
Why receiving a surprising platonic 'I love you' is so common (and so awkward)
Right after getting off the phone with my 70-something-year-old landlord about a leaking toilet, my…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to avoid a food fight when you and your S.O. have totally different eating habits
March 07, 2019
How to avoid a food fight when you and your S.O. have totally different eating habits
Understatement of the year: Dating is tough. Are you a Capricorn and they're an Aries?…
By Nikhita Mahtani
Bethany C. Meyers’ take on power dynamics for sex is the most empowering thing you’ll read all day
March 07, 2019
Bethany C. Meyers’ take on power dynamics for sex is the most empowering thing you’ll read all day
"I want to be on top!" Whether or not you've uttered that string of words…
By Kells McPhillips
How to deal with ambiguous loss—the grief you feel when closure isn't an option
March 07, 2019
How to deal with ambiguous loss—the grief you feel when closure isn't an option
The death of a loved one is never easy to process, and the grieving process…
By Sara Angle
9 minimalist gift ideas for the newly Kondo'd loved one in your life
March 06, 2019
9 minimalist gift ideas for the newly Kondo'd loved one in your life
After I Kondo'd my apartment last year, I stared down the next challenge: staying Kondo'd.…
By Ben Kassoy
Losing a pet in a breakup is the hardest part of splitting no one talks about—here are tips to deal
March 06, 2019
Losing a pet in a breakup is the hardest part of splitting no one talks about—here are tips to deal
I remember the day we got her: Penny was a tiny chocolate ball of a…
By Rachel Lapidos
Follow 'The Platinum Rule' to be the best LGBTQ+ ally you can be
March 05, 2019
Follow 'The Platinum Rule' to be the best LGBTQ+ ally you can be
One day, I was a single, kissing virgin high-schooler, and the next I was making…
By Gabrielle Kassel
How to actually express yourself—because “I’m fine” just doesn't cut it
March 04, 2019
How to actually express yourself—because “I’m fine” just doesn't cut it
How often do you say “I’m fine!” when a friend asks how your day is…
By Alyssa Girdwain
I went to a sexting coach, and now I feel like an erotica author whenever inspiration strikes
March 04, 2019
I went to a sexting coach, and now I feel like an erotica author whenever inspiration strikes
If there's anything better than enjoying pristinely white sneakers, a perfectly ripe avocado, or pajamas that…
By Gabrielle Kassel
We asked a psychologist how to cope when you really, really miss someone
March 04, 2019
We asked a psychologist how to cope when you really, really miss someone
Sometimes feelings of deep longing for someone who is no longer in your life creep…
By Emily Laurence
Esther Perel’s view on bickering will make you change the way you talk to your partner forever
March 03, 2019
Esther Perel’s view on bickering will make you change the way you talk to your partner forever
One of the most common tropes Hollywood uses to show a relationship that has gone…
By Erin Hanafy
Why Sunday is the best day to have sex—and other things I learned about peace in the bedroom
March 01, 2019
Why Sunday is the best day to have sex—and other things I learned about peace in the bedroom
One of the most popular topics discussed at Well+Good HQ is sleep. Sometimes we’re drooling…
By Erin Hanafy
I went on a mission to make friends at the gym—here's what I learned
March 01, 2019
I went on a mission to make friends at the gym—here's what I learned
Whether you're swinging kettlebells at boot camp or getting in formation to Beyonce at dance cardio,…
By Emily Laurence
How to say "let's *not* catch up" without being rude
February 26, 2019
How to say "let's *not* catch up" without being rude
When a chance encounter with someone I barely know ends in the phrase "we should…
By Kells McPhillips
As a queer woman who dates men, Miley Cyrus makes me feel seen—but she's wrong about one important thing
February 26, 2019
As a queer woman who dates men, Miley Cyrus makes me feel seen—but she's wrong about one important thing
Miley Cyrus is queer—and her recent Vanity Fair cover story makes clear that she wants to everyone…
By Gabrielle Kassel
How to know when it's time to break up, based on your Myers-Briggs personality type
February 25, 2019
How to know when it's time to break up, based on your Myers-Briggs personality type
People don’t usually decide to break up with their partners suddenly. I mean, let's be…
By Jenna Birch
Regardless of my relationship status, sleeping alone is simply the best thing ever
February 25, 2019
Regardless of my relationship status, sleeping alone is simply the best thing ever
Ariana Grande's new, empowering thank u, next album features a song called "NASA," and the gist…
By Allie Flinn
Ever tell a harmless white lie just to keep a conversation going? Here's why
February 22, 2019
Ever tell a harmless white lie just to keep a conversation going? Here's why
“You’ve watched Paris, Texas, right?” “Did you see the latest Cardi B rant?” "Can you even…
By Mary Grace Garis
It's totally normal that you can't move on from an ex—even if you don't want to be together
February 22, 2019
It's totally normal that you can't move on from an ex—even if you don't want to be together
Sometimes I feel as if I'm always trying to get over an ex, no matter how…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to use love languages to be the best possible friend to all the VIPs in your life
February 21, 2019
How to use love languages to be the best possible friend to all the VIPs in your life
The concept of love languages isn't quite new, but I sincerely wish my school offered…
By Gabrielle Kassel
How to tell your S.O. you have debt—and navigate other tricky money chats
February 21, 2019
How to tell your S.O. you have debt—and navigate other tricky money chats
Whether you've been dating someone for just a hot minute or are in a committed…
By Emily Laurence
Irritated? These postures are the equivalent of an eye roll, according to a body language pro
February 20, 2019
Irritated? These postures are the equivalent of an eye roll, according to a body language pro
"Don't roll your eyes at me," is a phrase I've heard probably a zillion times…
By Rachel Lapidos
Feel like you're drowning in the wake of a painful split? A new breakup concierge wants to throw you a life raft
February 20, 2019
Feel like you're drowning in the wake of a painful split? A new breakup concierge wants to throw you a life raft
Going through a breakup can feel like you're treading water in the deep end—or, let's be…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
I *know* cigarettes are bad for you, so why do I think people who smoke are so damn hot?
February 19, 2019
I *know* cigarettes are bad for you, so why do I think people who smoke are so damn hot?
I'll ignore everything I know about tobacco and health to watch the object of my…
By Gabrielle Kassel
4 Expert Strategies To Stop Taking Back That Ex Who Keeps Showing Up in Your Life
February 19, 2019
4 Expert Strategies To Stop Taking Back That Ex Who Keeps Showing Up in Your Life
In an ideal world, matters of the heart (and mending a broken one) would be…
By Leigh Weingus
How To Overcome Doubt and Build Trust in a Relationship in Just a Few Steps
February 18, 2019
How To Overcome Doubt and Build Trust in a Relationship in Just a Few Steps
We’ve all been there: One minute, you’re feeling totally confident in your relationship with your…
By Leigh Weingus
How To Let Go of Lingering Resentment And Achieve Peace of Mind, According to Mental-Health Experts
February 17, 2019
How To Let Go of Lingering Resentment And Achieve Peace of Mind, According to Mental-Health Experts
It's easy to feel justified clinging to resentment: The natural response to being wronged, mistreated,…
By Erica Sloan
The astrological significance of Katy Perry's spectacularly unique engagement ring
February 15, 2019
The astrological significance of Katy Perry's spectacularly unique engagement ring
Well, someone had an epic Valentine's Day yesterday and her name is Katy Perry. The…
By Tehrene Firman
My meet-cute with running happened in 2014—and I'm not the only one who's fallen for a workout
February 14, 2019
My meet-cute with running happened in 2014—and I'm not the only one who's fallen for a workout
Meet-cutes are the life force of any rom-com. It’s the moment at the beginning of…
By Kells McPhillips
7 game changing relationship lessons from couples who work together
February 14, 2019
7 game changing relationship lessons from couples who work together
In today's flaky dating climate, there's something particularly awe-inspiring about couples who have committed to…
By Erin Magner
7 tips to have the best Valentine's Day of your life—all by yourself
February 14, 2019
7 tips to have the best Valentine's Day of your life—all by yourself
I have a confession to make: This is the first Valentine’s Day in a decade…
By Nikhita Mahtani
The four-letter word for February that's not love
February 14, 2019
The four-letter word for February that's not love
Love is in the air, and whether you're single or partnered, spiritual empowerment coach Kelsey…
By Kelsey Patel
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