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June 09, 2022
The Top Longevity-Boosting Practice That's Also Key for Relationship Compatibility
While it’s certainly true that healthy behaviors like eating a nutritious diet and regularly moving…
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Erica Sloan
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June 08, 2022
The Zodiac Signs That Are Totally Compatible With Scorpio—And the Signs That Most Definitely Aren’t
Born between the dates of October 23 and November 21, Scorpio is a deep and…
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Isadora Baum
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June 08, 2022
How To Protect Yourself From the Hurt of Getting Ghosted and Maybe Even Prevent Ghosting From Happening at All
Whether it happens by way of a seemingly slow fade-out or an abrupt lack of…
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Erica Sloan
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June 07, 2022
Queerplatonic Relationships Are Like Supercharged Friendships That Aren't Necessarily Romantic
There are all kinds of relationships a person can have: friendly, romantic, professional, familial, etc.…
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Ashley Broadwater
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June 06, 2022
What Is an Open Relationship, and Could It Be a Fit for You?
People have been practicing various forms of non-monogamy for ages, but in mainstream American society,…
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Rachel Wright
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June 04, 2022
How I Discovered the Doubts I Had About My Relationship Were In Fact a Form of OCD
When I met my now husband, Marc, I didn’t believe in love at first sight…
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Bonnie Azoulay
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June 03, 2022
How To Make Sure Friendly, Platonic Intimacy Doesn't Turn Into Emotional Cheating
Many folks believe that a hallmark feature of a healthy, committed romantic partnership is being…
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Gabrielle Kassel
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June 02, 2022
An Astrologer's Top Tip for Living With Each of the Zodiac Signs
Living with someone can be hard, calling upon you to balance their habits and preferences…
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Natalie Arroyo Camacho
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May 29, 2022
Are You Sacrificing or Compromising in Your Relationship? Here's the Difference, and How To Strike a Balance
It’s easy to picture the “happily ever after” of a healthy relationship compromise: One person’s…
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Erica Sloan
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May 27, 2022
What Drives Each Zodiac Sign To Lie—And How They Go About Doing It, According to an Astrologer
In all honesty, lying—whether you're lying or being lied to—doesn't feel great. If you're on…
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Natalie Arroyo Camacho
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May 24, 2022
When Giving Someone the ‘Benefit of the Doubt’ Is Actually a Bad Idea, According to a Psychologist
Second… and third and fourth chances are easier to give to a partner or a…
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Erica Sloan
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May 23, 2022
Do You Have High Relational Intelligence? Here’s How To Test Your Level of It, and Why It Matters
If you were asked to envision a “people person,” you may conjure someone extroverted and…
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Erica Sloan
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May 22, 2022
This Fun Visual Exercise Will Help You Identify Your 'People' and Set Much-Needed Boundaries
The last few years have been characterized by a great deal of loneliness. A recent…
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Kells McPhillips
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May 20, 2022
The Zodiac Signs That Are Totally Compatible With Capricorn—And the Signs That Most Definitely Aren’t
Capricorn, the tenth sign of the zodiac, is perfectly symbolized by the sea goat. A…
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Isadora Baum
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May 20, 2022
How To Get Off the Hamster Wheel of Having the Same Argument on Repeat
As a couples therapist, I often hear people express frustration about having the same fight…
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Lia Avellino, LCSW
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May 17, 2022
There Are 3 Sets of Needs in Every Relationship—And They Can't Be Met Simultaneously
In the scope of relationships all any sort, “needy” is often considered a dirty word.…
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Lia Avellino, LCSW
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May 16, 2022
The Zodiac Signs That Are Totally Compatible With Cancer—And the Signs That Most Definitely Aren’t
Cancer is a water sign ruled by the moon, and key among the many Cancer…
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Isadora Baum
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May 16, 2022
How To Handle a Case of 'the Icks' in a New or Long-Term Relationship
A close cousin of “moist” in my book, “ick” is a word that sounds a…
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Erica Sloan
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May 16, 2022
How To Have Pleasurable Sex When Your Partner Has a Penis on the Smaller Side
For many things in life, bigger isn't necessarily better. (Just take tiny gift-wrapped boxes containing…
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Gabrielle Kassel
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Helen Carefoot
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May 15, 2022
Do You Need To Have the 'Define the Relationship' Talk in a Friendship? A Therapist Explains
We've been watching friendships end in a dramatic, fiery way on reality TV for decades.…
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Allie Flinn
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May 11, 2022
The Best Dating Apps for People Over 50 Who Are Looking for Love, According to Relationship Experts
Even once you've set your mind to dating again, you may have a lot of…
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Kells McPhillips
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May 09, 2022
7 Ways To Welcome Your New Neighbors With a Great First Impression, According to an Etiquette Expert
Knocking on your new neighbor's door can feel intimidating: What if they don't accept the…
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Kells McPhillips
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May 05, 2022
6 Reasons To Say Yes to a Second Date, Even if You Didn't Feel an Initial Spark
There's no right or wrong way to go about dating (though, do steer clear of…
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Lauren Dana
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May 04, 2022
Once a Pandemic Necessity, the Low-Key Wedding Is Still Trending—Here’s Why That Matters
After a dismal two-plus years of pandemic times, you'd be an anomaly if COVID-19 didn't…
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Erica Sloan
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May 03, 2022
How Using Dating Apps After Coming Out as a Bisexual Woman Helped Me Gain Confidence
For most of my life, I assumed that I was heterosexual, despite the tingle of…
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Natalie Arroyo Camacho
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May 03, 2022
Learn How Each of the 9 Enneagram Types Fight, and Make Conflict Resolution a Breeze With Everyone You Know
Part of the beauty of life is that people have different points of view and…
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Natalie Arroyo Camacho
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May 02, 2022
How Abandoning the Golden Rule for the Platinum Rule Improved All My Relationships
I vividly remember the day in kindergarten when my teacher asked the class to repeat…
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Natalie Arroyo Camacho
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April 30, 2022
'I'm a Dating Specialist, and Here's Why I Recommend Talking To 3 Suitors at Once'
You know how Goldilocks tried three bowls of porridge, and one was too cold, the…
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Natalie Arroyo Camacho
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April 29, 2022
If Infertility Is Putting a Strain on Your Relationship, You’re Not Alone—Here’s How To Deal
Affecting an estimated 8 to 12 percent of reproductive-aged people globally, infertility refers, technically, to…
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Erica Sloan
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April 27, 2022
How To Spot The Difference Between Main Character Energy and Full-Blown Narcissistic Behavior
Sometimes, it’s hard to tell the difference between two very similar things, like, for instance,…
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Natalie Arroyo Camacho
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April 27, 2022
How To Navigate Having Safe *and* Enjoyable Sex When You Have Genital Herpes
Having a sexually transmitted infection (STI) shouldn't be a point of shame, and it also…
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Rebecca Alvarez Story
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April 24, 2022
Know Someone Who Always 'Tells It Like It Is'? Here's When Brutal Honesty May Be a Relationship Red Flag
Honesty is essential in any relationship and a key component of building trust. But brutal…
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Jessica Estrada
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April 23, 2022
My Partner Doesn't Get Along With Their Parents—Is Our Relationship Doomed?
Common relationship wisdom provides that the way your partner interacts with their parents can give…
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Korin Miller
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April 21, 2022
The Top 2 Signs That You Could Be Too Trusting of Others and Opening Yourself to Harm
Ever met someone—whether a friend, a coworker, or a potential romantic partner—whom you felt like…
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Minaa B.
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April 21, 2022
People *Want* Constructive Feedback—Here's How To Give It Without Being Mean
Ever worked really hard on a work presentation that went well but wished someone would’ve…
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Natalie Arroyo Camacho
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April 18, 2022
'Freudenfreude' Is the Joyful Opposite of 'Schadenfreude' That Can Level Up All Your Relationships
Obviously, you want to surround yourself with people who want the best for you; those…
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Natalie Arroyo Camacho
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April 15, 2022
How To Speak (and Comprehend) the 'Words of Affirmation' Love Language
It's often said that actions speak louder than words, but for people whose love language…
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Emily Laurence
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April 12, 2022
Uh… My Partner Reminds Me of My Parent—What Should I Make of That?
You wouldn't be alone if you spent a number of your teenage years and then…
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Korin Miller
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April 11, 2022
Need Constant Affection? You May Struggle With Emotional Impermanence—Here Are Signs and Helpful Tips
Emotional permanence can look like knowing your partner loves you, even when they aren’t around…
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Ashley Broadwater
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April 10, 2022
Do You Have Intellectual Humility? Here's Why Being Open To Being Wrong Can Be a Superpower
A great strategy for effectively communicating with people who may have different points of view…
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Taylor Bell
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April 08, 2022
30 Questions To Ask Your Parents To Get To Know Them As People, Not Just Parents
It can be easy to forget that your parents are full, complete people—with their own…
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Natalie Arroyo Camacho
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April 07, 2022
Can a Sex Fast Actually Boost Your Sense of Intimacy With a Partner? Here’s What Relationship Experts Say
It's a simple truth that the more you do something, the less novel and exciting…
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Erica Sloan
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April 06, 2022
Is an Ultimatum Ever a Good Idea? Here’s What Relationship Experts Have To Say
Ultimatums in relationships are undoubtedly risky business. At the very least, they carry a negative…
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Erica Sloan
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April 05, 2022
4 Tips for Success in a Pursuer-Withdrawer Relationship—AKA the 'Cat and Mouse' of Romantic Dynamics
As a modern love therapist, I see clients of various genders, sexualities, cultures, and races,…
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Lia Avellino, LCSW
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April 05, 2022
Feeling Distant From Your Partner? Science Says Exercising Together Could Help You Reconnect
Sometimes, it feels like no matter how much you and your partner love each other,…
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Ashley Broadwater
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March 30, 2022
Take the 'Likable Person Test' To Find Out How Easy You Are To Get Along With
Let's say you're quietly sitting alone at a party and you notice people gravitating toward…
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Natalie Arroyo Camacho
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March 29, 2022
Is FOMO a Diagnosable Mental Health Condition?
There's a reason you're addicted to scrolling through Instagram and checking your Facebook feed: Each…
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Tamim Alnuweiri
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March 28, 2022
Here's How To Use the HALT Method To Figure Out Why You're So Grumpy
When you're feeling worked up, it’s always better to take a pause in order to…
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Isadora Baum
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March 28, 2022
The 7 Best Double-Ended Dildos for Doubling Pleasure in Solo and Partnered Play
In porn, double-penetration (DP) is typically depicted as a vulva-owner being simultaneously penetrated by two…
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Gabrielle Kassel
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March 28, 2022
I'm a Psychotherapist, and Here Are 4 Ways Positive Selfishness Can Actually Improve Relationships
As a feminist psychotherapist who specializes in modern love, I support individuals and couples in…
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Lia Avellino, LCSW
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March 27, 2022
Here’s How Each of the Zodiac Signs Fights and Then Resolves Conflict
Whether it's in your personal, professional, or romantic life, conflict is pretty much inevitable. And…
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Natalie Arroyo Camacho
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March 26, 2022
A Bid Is the 'Fundamental Unit of Emotional Communication'—Here's How It Can Strengthen Your Relationship
If you’ve been on the internet lately (or TikTok or Instagram), you’ve likely heard of…
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Jessica Estrada
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March 25, 2022
If You Find Yourself Over-Explaining Trauma, It Might Be a Sign of 'Fawning'—Here's What That Means
Are you a people-pleaser? Or do you have a close relationship with someone who is?…
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Rebecca Norris
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March 24, 2022
A Deep Dive Into Dirty Talk: 9 Tips To Do It With Confidence Even if You're Shy or Feel Awkward About It
F**k me like someone who closes deals. That is an actual line I actually once…
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Gabrielle Kassel
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March 24, 2022
Socializing Is Connected to Longevity—Here’s How Introverts Can Still Reap the Benefits
A good friendship works like a positive feedback loop: You feel warm and fuzzy in…
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Erica Sloan
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March 23, 2022
The Power of Eye Contact in Conversation—Plus, Tips for Improving Yours
Successfully using and maintaining direct eye contact in conversation often requires a little bit of…
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Isadora Baum
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March 22, 2022
7 Signs Your Can-Do Attitude Is Actually 'Toxic Positivity' in Disguise
Toxic positivity can be harmful to your body and your mind. Think of it as…
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Mary Grace Garis
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March 22, 2022
5 Traits of a Serial Cheater Not To Ignore in a Relationship, According to an Infidelity Expert
We're all different, value different things in romantic partnerships, and have our own respective deal-breakers…
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Mary Grace Garis
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March 19, 2022
7 Under-the-Radar Signs of Disrespect That Could Mean Bad News for Your Relationship
Mutual respect is crucial to the success of any healthy relationship, so when there’s a…
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Natalie Arroyo Camacho
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March 17, 2022
What Relationship Experts Really Want You To Know About Being in Love With Multiple People at Once
Even before the 26th season of The Bachelor premiered, teasers of the show revealed that the…
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Erica Sloan
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March 17, 2022
10 Aries Personality Traits That Best Describe the First Sign of the Zodiac
Of the 12 zodiac signs, Aries is the one that kicks off the astrological calendar.…
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Mary Grace Garis
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March 16, 2022
Heads Up: Hypocritical Behavior Can Be an Early Sign of 5 Big Relationship Roadblocks
Do as I say, not as I do. It’s a common refrain that acknowledges personally…
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Erica Sloan
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March 15, 2022
9 Fun Sex Games To Play if You're Stuck in an Unsexy Rut With Your Partner
Everyone interprets sex differently, but when a roll in the sack feels like a choreographed…
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Mary Grace Garis
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March 15, 2022
The Beginner’s Guide to Sex Toys for Couples—Because Toys Aren’t Just for Solo Time
When it comes to intimacy with your S.O., dirty talk and mutual self pleasure may…
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Well+Good Editors
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March 14, 2022
The Zodiac Signs That Are Totally Compatible With Gemini—And the Signs That Most Definitely Aren’t
Often referred to as “the twins” for its dual personality, Gemini is an air sign,…
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Isadora Baum
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March 13, 2022
7 Tips To Get Your Sexual Needs Met While Dating Someone With Erectile Dysfunction
It happened again: You’re just about to get it on with your penis-having partner when…
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Gabrielle Kassel
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March 12, 2022
Relationships Struggle When Partners Lack Emotional Integrity—Here Are 4 Ways To Boost Yours
While communication is a cornerstone of any healthy relationship, being mindful of what you’re communicating…
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Natalie Arroyo Camacho
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March 11, 2022
'I'm a Friendship Expert, and These 5 Tips Can Help You Deal With Cringeworthy Oversharing'
If a complete stranger comes up to you and starts talking about their bowel movements,…
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Natalie Arroyo Camacho
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March 11, 2022
Is Your Partner Rude to Strangers? Here's What That Might Mean for Your Relationship
We've all witnessed folks being rude to strangers for seemingly no reason, whether by acting…
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Natalie Arroyo Camacho
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March 09, 2022
How To Know if a Partner's Frivolous Spending Habit Is a Deal-Breaker for Your Relationship
Whether you're a spender, a saver, or somewhere in-between, you're certainly entitled to do with…
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Natalie Arroyo Camacho
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March 08, 2022
How Soon Is *Too Soon* To Say 'I Love You'?
It take courage to say "I love you" out loud to another person. Those three…
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Isadora Baum
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March 08, 2022
Feel Like the Judy Greer of Your Own Life? Here's What Therapists Want You To Know About ‘Supporting Character Energy’
Summon the warmth and excitement of last summer, and you might also conjure memories of…
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Erica Sloan
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