Relationship Tips
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
5 major reasons why sleeping next to your S.O. is so freaking hard
December 12, 2018
5 major reasons why sleeping next to your S.O. is so freaking hard
Falling asleep—and staying asleep—can be a struggle even in the best of circumstances. A fluffy…
By Emily Laurence
14 top fitness journals to help you crush your workout goals
December 12, 2018
14 top fitness journals to help you crush your workout goals
Seemingly an eternity ago, I entered into a love triangle, splitting my gaze between the…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Why Breaking Up With Someone Shouldn't Wait for After the Holidays—Pandemic or Not
December 11, 2018
Why Breaking Up With Someone Shouldn't Wait for After the Holidays—Pandemic or Not
The holidays can feel like a pressure cooker for relationships—regardless of whether or not a…
By Maria Del Russo
Softboys are the wolf in sheep's clothing currently terrorizing the dating scene
December 10, 2018
Softboys are the wolf in sheep's clothing currently terrorizing the dating scene
The first time I saw 500 Days of Summer, it left me feeling irritated, even angry. Okay,…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
3 tips to make sure sleeping in separate bedrooms doesn't turn your S.O. into your roommate
December 08, 2018
3 tips to make sure sleeping in separate bedrooms doesn't turn your S.O. into your roommate
In TV shows and movies, couples are, like, never shown sleeping in separate bedrooms—not even…
By Emily Laurence
The one sugar-coated STFU tip you need to silence the chatty Kathy in your office
December 07, 2018
The one sugar-coated STFU tip you need to silence the chatty Kathy in your office
We all know at least one person who can monologue like a dithering Shakespearean character (in…
By Kells McPhillips
Keep, regift, or return? This flowchart will tell you what to do with those awful (but thoughtful!) presents
December 07, 2018
Keep, regift, or return? This flowchart will tell you what to do with those awful (but thoughtful!) presents
Ah, the season of giving…and receiving. While the holiday joy may be as palpable as…
By Alexis Berger
How to be alone without being lonely, regardless of your relationship status
December 07, 2018
How to be alone without being lonely, regardless of your relationship status
Christina Aguilera and Ricky Martin once said (or rather, crooned), “Nobody wants to be lonely.” And…
By Aly Semigran
Finally, a science-backed reason to feel great about only having sex on the weekends
December 07, 2018
Finally, a science-backed reason to feel great about only having sex on the weekends
You’re up early for a workout, working all day, and by the time you’ve made…
By Sara Angle
Tinder's 2018 review is just more proof that modern dating is a nightmare
December 06, 2018
Tinder's 2018 review is just more proof that modern dating is a nightmare
Modern dating is a hellscape and no one can convince me otherwise. There's a reason…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
3 friends tried text therapy for 4 months and are publishing the sessions online—here, they explain why
December 04, 2018
3 friends tried text therapy for 4 months and are publishing the sessions online—here, they explain why
The golden rules of friendship go something like this: You never miss the opportunity for…
By Kells McPhillips
The handful of personality traits emotionally intelligent friends tend to share
December 03, 2018
The handful of personality traits emotionally intelligent friends tend to share
Gold-medal-worthy friends remember to ask about your big work presentation. They slide into your DMs…
By Gabrielle Kassel
If men get contraceptive arm gel (yep, being tested), let's get women these 7 forms of birth control
November 30, 2018
If men get contraceptive arm gel (yep, being tested), let's get women these 7 forms of birth control
I've been on several different forms of birth control in my life. I've done the…
By Allie Flinn
Relationships are the single biggest contributor to a happy and fulfilling life
November 30, 2018
Relationships are the single biggest contributor to a happy and fulfilling life
When you're a cute little grand person sitting on your porch someday—obviously still rocking high-waisted…
By Tehrene Firman
An exhaustive list of everything I've said (and done) to leave a bad date early
November 30, 2018
An exhaustive list of everything I've said (and done) to leave a bad date early
If you believe Sex and the City at face value, you probably think New York City…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
The top relationship fear for each Myers-Briggs personality type
November 29, 2018
The top relationship fear for each Myers-Briggs personality type
Wanting to fall in love with a partner who makes life more exciting is a…
By Jenna Birch
How to give a killer maid of honor speech that'll actually benefit your career
November 28, 2018
How to give a killer maid of honor speech that'll actually benefit your career
Being a maid of honor comes with some major responsibilities: planning a bachelorette party, shopping…
By Aly Semigran
Ghosting, begone: It's time to confront the offenders and kill the rudest dating habit ever
November 27, 2018
Ghosting, begone: It's time to confront the offenders and kill the rudest dating habit ever
A few weeks ago, I got a text message from a guy who ghosted me…
By Maria Del Russo
How to answer super-nosy questions without making things awkward
November 26, 2018
How to answer super-nosy questions without making things awkward
Ahhh, the holidays. That special time of year when nosiness is in the air, and…
By Kells McPhillips
It's not just you: Breakups *can* lead to physical pain, so here's how to deal
November 21, 2018
It's not just you: Breakups *can* lead to physical pain, so here's how to deal
If you’ve ever gone through a traumatic breakup, you know how difficult the fallout can…
By Maria Del Russo
The secret to being great at talking to literally anyone
November 20, 2018
The secret to being great at talking to literally anyone
Striking up a conversation can be pretty intimidating—especially with someone you don't know well...or don't…
By Tehrene Firman
How to go out on Thanksgiving Eve without totally regressing into your high school personality
November 20, 2018
How to go out on Thanksgiving Eve without totally regressing into your high school personality
‘Twas the night before Thanksgiving, and all through the bar, dozens of people were blacking…
By Maria Del Russo
So Is It Even Worth Dating Someone When Your Zodiac Signs Aren’t Compatible? An Astrologer Explains
November 19, 2018
So Is It Even Worth Dating Someone When Your Zodiac Signs Aren’t Compatible? An Astrologer Explains
On a recent first date, the guy I was out with happened to mention his…
By Allie Flinn
To survive this Mercury retrograde, Susan Miller says to communicate with caution
November 16, 2018
To survive this Mercury retrograde, Susan Miller says to communicate with caution
The Mercury retrograde has a way of making everything go berserk. The astrological period, which…
By Kells McPhillips
This simple gesture will remind your friends how badass they are
November 16, 2018
This simple gesture will remind your friends how badass they are
Every woman in your life could use a little pep talk once in a while.…
By Tehrene Firman
Your mom's romantic tendencies point directly to yours, claims a giant and awkward study
November 14, 2018
Your mom's romantic tendencies point directly to yours, claims a giant and awkward study
There are many traits you may be glad you inherited from your mother—like say, her intellect,…
By Kells McPhillips
Why I always wear sneakers on a first date
November 13, 2018
Why I always wear sneakers on a first date
In my experience, first dates are kind of like pilot episodes of TV shows. Sometimes…
By Allie Flinn
"He was kind, loving, and sweet—but his addiction was the one thing everyone focused on"
November 12, 2018
"He was kind, loving, and sweet—but his addiction was the one thing everyone focused on"
Kristin Farrell was 36 when she met Seth at a bar in San Francisco. A…
By Emily Laurence
Does a breakup have to be the first step of 'finding yourself'?
November 12, 2018
Does a breakup have to be the first step of 'finding yourself'?
As a person who writes about sex and relationships for the internet, I tend to…
By Maria Del Russo
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