Relationship Tips
I've been on a dating sabbatical for over a year—and phew, that's totally normal
February 12, 2019
I've been on a dating sabbatical for over a year—and phew, that's totally normal
You know that old adage that it'll happen when you're not looking—with "it," of course,…
By Aly Semigran
This game-changing pillow is a big spoon's dream come true
February 11, 2019
This game-changing pillow is a big spoon's dream come true
While being the little spoon is consistently all kinds of cozy, for the big spoons…
By Tehrene Firman
How to know if you’re ready to move in with your significant other
February 11, 2019
How to know if you’re ready to move in with your significant other
Every relationship has its memorable milestones: the first time you kiss, the first time you…
By Amy Wilkinson
You'll go starry-eyed for this woo-woo wedding trend spotted by Etsy's experts
February 10, 2019
You'll go starry-eyed for this woo-woo wedding trend spotted by Etsy's experts
With the recent surge in popularity of astrology, many find it hard not to get  a…
By Tehrene Firman
Could Valentine's Day actually be...the best?
February 09, 2019
Could Valentine's Day actually be...the best?
With Valentine's Day coming up, we have a lot of thoughts. About romance. And love.…
By Erin Hanafy
A reason to play nice in the dating pool? Literally losing sleep when things don't end swimmingly
February 08, 2019
A reason to play nice in the dating pool? Literally losing sleep when things don't end swimmingly
Even if you really, truly think you mean it when you brazenly text an ex…
By Mary Grace Garis
Not all topics are first-date material—here's when and how to spill your secrets
February 07, 2019
Not all topics are first-date material—here's when and how to spill your secrets
Imagine, for a moment, that Chris Harrison is the patron saint of dating, and the…
By Amy Wilkinson
Raise your very available hand if you always claim to be busy when you're in a relationship
February 06, 2019
Raise your very available hand if you always claim to be busy when you're in a relationship
When my recent plans got canceled on account of a polar vortex, I hesitated when my…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to manifest your breakup pain into personal empowerment
February 06, 2019
How to manifest your breakup pain into personal empowerment
Imagine a world in which your fresh breakup is actually one of the best things.…
By Bridget Fonger
I've opted out of Instagram, TV, and dating apps, and I've never been happier
February 05, 2019
I've opted out of Instagram, TV, and dating apps, and I've never been happier
I’m a single guy, and I haven’t ever used a dating app (I did once…
By Ben Kassoy
How to drop news that you have an S.O. without it detonating like a bomb of awkwardness
February 04, 2019
How to drop news that you have an S.O. without it detonating like a bomb of awkwardness
Okay, let's say you're at a bar, harmlessly engaging in some small-talk, and all of…
By Emily Laurence
Why is it such a turnoff when someone truly, really, actually wants to date me?
February 01, 2019
Why is it such a turnoff when someone truly, really, actually wants to date me?
One of my father’s favorite refrains about my love life is that I only like…
By Maria Del Russo
3 Small Ways to Show Up for the Women in Your Life, Just in Time for Galentine’s Day
February 01, 2019
3 Small Ways to Show Up for the Women in Your Life, Just in Time for Galentine’s Day
You count your lucky stars for your squad daily (shout out to the gal pals…
By Well+Good Editors
Into megawatt smiles? These 5 states have the best dental hygiene
January 31, 2019
Into megawatt smiles? These 5 states have the best dental hygiene
Before firing off a flirty GIF to one of your dating app suitors, have you ever…
By Kells McPhillips
Thanks to my breakup, I have a better-than-ever relationship with my dad
January 31, 2019
Thanks to my breakup, I have a better-than-ever relationship with my dad
In the wake of my most recent breakup, I slogged through the typical motions (you…
By Gabrielle Kassel
How to double-book your dates and still get an etiquette expert's blessing
January 31, 2019
How to double-book your dates and still get an etiquette expert's blessing
Anyone who has ever dated online knows the cold, hard truth about what a time-consuming…
By Maria Del Russo
Grab your S.O. and book a flight to one of these top winter vacation spots for couples, asap
January 31, 2019
Grab your S.O. and book a flight to one of these top winter vacation spots for couples, asap
The impending polar vortex is a sign that yes, we are in the thick of…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
These hilariously real Valentine's Day cards are perfect for any relationship status
January 30, 2019
These hilariously real Valentine's Day cards are perfect for any relationship status
Sure, chocolates and flowers are nice, but nothing beats a Valentine's Day card that just gets you.…
By Tehrene Firman
The only tip you need to stop feeling jealous about your friend’s love life
January 30, 2019
The only tip you need to stop feeling jealous about your friend’s love life
Let's say you're the only single person in your friend group. Or your BFF has…
By Maria Del Russo
When your crush double taps all your Instagram activity, does it mean they like-like you?
January 29, 2019
When your crush double taps all your Instagram activity, does it mean they like-like you?
Let's get real: After you post an Instagram photo and the notifications start rolling in,…
By Maria Del Russo
How to help a friend in mental-health crisis without sacrificing your own wellness
January 28, 2019
How to help a friend in mental-health crisis without sacrificing your own wellness
As of 2017, the United States alone saw an estimated 1.3 million suicide attempts. Needless to…
By Aly Semigran
Is it a red flag for texting frequency to be low early on in a relationship?
January 28, 2019
Is it a red flag for texting frequency to be low early on in a relationship?
I have strong gut reaction to many—maybe even most—dating inquiries. For example, I’m a firm…
By Maria Del Russo
Treating dating like a takeout order is leaving us hungry for more
January 27, 2019
Treating dating like a takeout order is leaving us hungry for more
When I was 24, in a classic 24-year-old move, I started hooking up with the…
By Mary Grace Garis
In the aftermath of a fight, here's how to calm your mind and body
January 25, 2019
In the aftermath of a fight, here's how to calm your mind and body
Whether you get into a verbal fist fight with someone you love, witness a disagreement…
By Kells McPhillips
Etiquette tips for inviting (or not!) coworkers to your wedding
January 25, 2019
Etiquette tips for inviting (or not!) coworkers to your wedding
Remember when Jim and Pam got married on The Office and the entire staff of…
By Aly Semigran
This black-and-white doodle perfectly captures my close relationships
January 24, 2019
This black-and-white doodle perfectly captures my close relationships
When I woke up this morning, I really didn't expect to get emotional over a…
By Tehrene Firman
We're not saying you're needy but...here's the top trait you want in a relationship, according to your Myers-Briggs
January 24, 2019
We're not saying you're needy but...here's the top trait you want in a relationship, according to your Myers-Briggs
In these quick-swiping times, all relationship types seem to be on the table. Whether it's…
By Jenna Birch
Pop in your earbuds, single ladies: We rounded up the 7 best podcasts for you
January 24, 2019
Pop in your earbuds, single ladies: We rounded up the 7 best podcasts for you
While everyone has different goals and ideas about their ideal romantic situation, mine is not…
By Maria Del Russo
Relationship deal-breakers and preferences aren't the same thing
January 23, 2019
Relationship deal-breakers and preferences aren't the same thing
When it comes to dating, anyone in the game has a line in the sand…
By Maria Del Russo
Going through my breakup made me smell bad—and it was the pits
January 21, 2019
Going through my breakup made me smell bad—and it was the pits
Worse than overripe, unsalvageable avocados and sleeping through that early-morning Soulcycle class you're paying for…
By Gabrielle Kassel
4 tips to optimize your bedroom feng shui—and find love in the process
January 21, 2019
4 tips to optimize your bedroom feng shui—and find love in the process
As someone who sages every new apartment she moves into and considers an amplifying and…
By Maria Del Russo
Why OKCupid is my new Humans of New York
January 20, 2019
Why OKCupid is my new Humans of New York
OKCupid gets no respect. Or at least, not that much. Back when it launched as…
By Erin Hanafy
Thank you, Mindy Kaling, for sharing this perfect list of realistic rom-com titles
January 18, 2019
Thank you, Mindy Kaling, for sharing this perfect list of realistic rom-com titles
Growing up, I was all about romantic comedies. I can't count the number of times I've…
By Tehrene Firman
The genius way Hilaria Baldwin uses yoga techniques to conquer parenting challenges
January 18, 2019
The genius way Hilaria Baldwin uses yoga techniques to conquer parenting challenges
When I call Hilaria Baldwin to chat parenting, the pregnant mother of three tells me…
By Erin Bunch
On “You,” Joe is a charming monster—and it’s terrifyingly real
January 17, 2019
On “You,” Joe is a charming monster—and it’s terrifyingly real
Editor's note: Potential spoilers for "You" ahead. When I broke up with a former boyfriend…
By Zoe Weiner
The one red flag to look for when getting back with your ex
January 17, 2019
The one red flag to look for when getting back with your ex
Some couples make up and break up like nobody's business. No matter how often they…
By Maria Del Russo
Experts Dish on Whether It’s Healthy for Your Childhood Teddy Bear To Still Be Your VIP Bedmate
January 17, 2019
Experts Dish on Whether It’s Healthy for Your Childhood Teddy Bear To Still Be Your VIP Bedmate
Remember that scene in the holiday classic Love, Actually when Laura Linney’s character, Sarah, quickly…
By Aly Semigran
How to overcome codependency and not lose your sense of self in your relationships
January 15, 2019
How to overcome codependency and not lose your sense of self in your relationships
Codependency is one of those clinical terms, like disassociative episodes or anxiety, that gets casually…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Measure sex by quality, not quantity, to reap all the pleasurable rewards
January 15, 2019
Measure sex by quality, not quantity, to reap all the pleasurable rewards
For so long, the health and supposed normalcy of a person's sex life has been…
By Kells McPhillips
9 tips for working out with your S.O. that'll save you from becoming competitive monsters
January 14, 2019
9 tips for working out with your S.O. that'll save you from becoming competitive monsters
Prioritizing your workouts can do your love life a solid in so many ways. You…
By Gabrielle Kassel
I asked my younger coworkers to teach me their dating app secrets—and stumbled upon a whole lot of genius
January 12, 2019
I asked my younger coworkers to teach me their dating app secrets—and stumbled upon a whole lot of genius
Remember the early aughts? As in, Fendi baguettes. Chappelle's Show. Paris Hilton. And those low-rise…
By Erin Hanafy
Every guy I date dresses worse than the last—and TBH, it feels disrespectful
January 11, 2019
Every guy I date dresses worse than the last—and TBH, it feels disrespectful
I once went on a date with a guy who showed up wearing jeans and…
By Allie Flinn
Hey sweetie pie, there's now science to support using pet names
January 10, 2019
Hey sweetie pie, there's now science to support using pet names
Sappy relationship tropes generally aren't my thing, and I'm certainly not into Instagram PDA—or IRL…
By Maria Del Russo
The hardest truth for you to accept, based on your Myers-Briggs personality type
January 09, 2019
The hardest truth for you to accept, based on your Myers-Briggs personality type
Every Myers-Briggs personality type has strengths and weaknesses—but you probably already know your strengths. They're…
By Jenna Birch
The Importance of Friendship and Community for Bettering Your Mental Health
January 09, 2019
The Importance of Friendship and Community for Bettering Your Mental Health
Whether you've gone through a break up, a career change, a move, or a family…
By Saanya Ali
The secret to nailing the biggest online dating day of the year: wear sneakers
January 06, 2019
The secret to nailing the biggest online dating day of the year: wear sneakers
If dating apps had a Super Bowl, or an Oscars, or a Mardi Gras ...…
By Erin Hanafy
The only instruction manual you need to slide into someone's DMs the right way
January 04, 2019
The only instruction manual you need to slide into someone's DMs the right way
A successful DM slide seems like an urban myth. Many have attempted it, but few…
By Maria Del Russo
How to deal with your significant other's ex in the most diplomatic way possible
January 03, 2019
How to deal with your significant other's ex in the most diplomatic way possible
Every time I get into a new relationship, one particular behavioral mechanism forms pretty much…
By Rachel Lapidos
Befriending these 5 types of people will amplify your success
January 02, 2019
Befriending these 5 types of people will amplify your success
Having a core group of friends is one of the most basic ingredients in the…
By Kells McPhillips
6 steps to take before deciding it's time to bail on a friendship
January 02, 2019
6 steps to take before deciding it's time to bail on a friendship
When you're living your best Sex and the City-inspired life and meeting your "core four" (or…
By Erin Bunch
How my LDR forced me into the fresh start my career desperately needed
January 01, 2019
How my LDR forced me into the fresh start my career desperately needed
A long-distance relationship may seem like the end of a romance, but it ended up…
By Isis Briones
This year's best relationship advice will keep your love life happy into 2019 and beyond
December 31, 2018
This year's best relationship advice will keep your love life happy into 2019 and beyond
No matter your relationship status, romantic goals, or feelings about dating in general, fact remains…
By Alexis Berger
How to go about dating your friend's ex without feeling like an awful person
December 30, 2018
How to go about dating your friend's ex without feeling like an awful person
You know that scene in Mean Girls when Gretchen Wieners explains to Cady Heron why…
By Maria Del Russo
What we can learn from England's battle against the loneliness epidemic
December 28, 2018
What we can learn from England's battle against the loneliness epidemic
When it comes to health crises, experts tend to focus on the conspicuous, like obesity…
By Emily Laurence
These are the Well+Good stories readers loved most in 2018
December 27, 2018
These are the Well+Good stories readers loved most in 2018
Oh, dear reader, we laughed, learned, and loved a lot together in 2018. We found…
By Well+Good Editors
I turned to yoga to heal after a breakup—this is what happened
December 27, 2018
I turned to yoga to heal after a breakup—this is what happened
About ten minutes into a vinyasa flow, I'm standing with my hands at "heart center"…
By Rachel Lapidos
The rare situation when it *is* okay to break up via text message
December 26, 2018
The rare situation when it *is* okay to break up via text message
When it comes to dating, I am not someone who typically adheres to “rules.” I…
By Maria Del Russo
There's one way to tell whether you're spending too much time with your new hot fling
December 24, 2018
There's one way to tell whether you're spending too much time with your new hot fling
Have you ever fallen head over heels for a new partner who seems equally smitten…
By Maria Del Russo
No, sleeping in separate beds does not mean your relationship is doomed
December 24, 2018
No, sleeping in separate beds does not mean your relationship is doomed
In some sort of alternate universe, you and your partner would always fall asleep in…
By Emily Laurence
Being a perfectionist might make you less assertive during sex
December 21, 2018
Being a perfectionist might make you less assertive during sex
In an alternate universe where all sexual fantasies come true, "perfect" sex (you know, the kind you…
By Kells McPhillips
How others see you, based on your Myers-Briggs personality type
December 21, 2018
How others see you, based on your Myers-Briggs personality type
Even if you're the most authentic, brutally honest, totally transparent person in the world, you…
By Jenna Birch
What having a school counselor for a mom taught me about being a man
December 20, 2018
What having a school counselor for a mom taught me about being a man
“A lot of guys my age...they say, ‘Every day I think I’m becoming more like…
By Ben Kassoy
What to do if shyness is holding you back in life
December 19, 2018
What to do if shyness is holding you back in life
If your spirit animal is Bashful from Snow White or Neville from Harry Potter...yeah, it's…
By Emily Laurence
5 ways to enjoy digital downtime over the holidays, without disconnecting completely
December 19, 2018
5 ways to enjoy digital downtime over the holidays, without disconnecting completely
During the holidays, so many things compete for your attention: gift-buying errands, family obligations, work-related…
By Carley Knobloch
The smartest way to diffuse confrontation without completely caving
December 18, 2018
The smartest way to diffuse confrontation without completely caving
I'm not a confrontational person by nature. But if someone comes at me with a…
By Kells McPhillips
You obviously don’t *have* to loan friends money, but here's what to do when they ask
December 17, 2018
You obviously don’t *have* to loan friends money, but here's what to do when they ask
Figuring out how to say no when that one friend asks to borrow money for…
By Beth Anne Macaluso
Esther Perel nails exactly why relationships seem harder right now
December 15, 2018
Esther Perel nails exactly why relationships seem harder right now
If you've ever listened to Esther Perel's podcast Where Should We Begin?, you know that…
By Erin Hanafy
To plan a healthy date in NYC, this is the only list you need to consult
December 15, 2018
To plan a healthy date in NYC, this is the only list you need to consult
Whether you’re single, coupled up, or in one of those confusing non-relationships, we all fall…
By Leigh Weingus
The dos and don'ts of getting through the holidays happily, despite hating your parent's S.O.
December 14, 2018
The dos and don'ts of getting through the holidays happily, despite hating your parent's S.O.
The holiday season is already rife with situations of unavoidable small talk. You gotta be…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Karezza is basically hygge sex, and it's the only kind we want to have this winter
December 14, 2018
Karezza is basically hygge sex, and it's the only kind we want to have this winter
Winter is coming, which means that we’re about to enter full-on hygge territory. Think: plush…
By Maria Del Russo
These family bonding activities make quality time way more pleasant
December 13, 2018
These family bonding activities make quality time way more pleasant
Picture this: A fir covered in twinkle lights is sagging in the corner. Garland hangs…
By Gabrielle Kassel
3 tips for building emotional intimacy with your partner—no sex required
December 12, 2018
3 tips for building emotional intimacy with your partner—no sex required
So many people regard sex and intimacy as one and the same—and it's actually pretty…
By Maria Del Russo
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