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3 Common Relationship Problems Couples Are Currently Facing—And How To Deal With Each
March 07, 2022
3 Common Relationship Problems Couples Are Currently Facing—And How To Deal With Each
Cultivating and nurturing a healthy romantic dynamic takes, well, work—which might help explain why folks…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Could You and a Partner Benefit From a Sleep Divorce? Here’s How To Tell
March 06, 2022
Could You and a Partner Benefit From a Sleep Divorce? Here’s How To Tell
Sleep can often be fickle, seemingly evading us when we need it most. And that's…
By Erica Sloan
How Romantic Compersion—the 'Opposite of Jealousy'—May Signal That Polyamory Could Work for You
March 03, 2022
How Romantic Compersion—the 'Opposite of Jealousy'—May Signal That Polyamory Could Work for You
Widely understood to be the opposite of jealousy, the term compersion refers to a feeling…
By Mariella Mosthof
7 Signs Your Partner Has an Empathy-Lacking Callous Personality, Which Could Mean Bad News for Your Relationship
March 02, 2022
7 Signs Your Partner Has an Empathy-Lacking Callous Personality, Which Could Mean Bad News for Your Relationship
No one is perfect, and as far as our individual personality traits go, we all…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
12 Expert Tips for How To Be Happy Alone, No Matter Your Relationship Status
February 28, 2022
12 Expert Tips for How To Be Happy Alone, No Matter Your Relationship Status
It’s a common assumption that being single means that you’re alone. But that’s not the…
By Rebecca Norris
Everything You Need to Know About Sexual Styles—Including How They Affect Your Relationships
February 28, 2022
Everything You Need to Know About Sexual Styles—Including How They Affect Your Relationships
The term “sexual styles” might first make you think of images of popular sex positions.…
By Rebecca Norris
How To Identify a Parasocial Relationship, Which a Psychologist Calls a 'Relationship of the Imagination'
February 27, 2022
How To Identify a Parasocial Relationship, Which a Psychologist Calls a 'Relationship of the Imagination'
Think of your celebrity or movie crush (mine is Harry Styles). Maybe you’ve daydreamed about…
By Ashley Broadwater
Pisces and Taurus Are Wildly Compatible Both in Friendships and Relationships—Here's Why
February 25, 2022
Pisces and Taurus Are Wildly Compatible Both in Friendships and Relationships—Here's Why
Do you religiously check your Co-Star app each and every morning? Better yet, do you…
By Rebecca Norris
4 Surefire Signs That a Person Lacks Self-Awareness—And Why That’s a Big Issue in Relationships
February 21, 2022
4 Surefire Signs That a Person Lacks Self-Awareness—And Why That’s a Big Issue in Relationships
Self-awareness is one of those concepts that seems to get more esoteric the more you…
By Erica Sloan
3 Ways to Distinguish 'Love Bombing' From Healthy Early Relationship Behavior
February 20, 2022
3 Ways to Distinguish 'Love Bombing' From Healthy Early Relationship Behavior
Ah, the honeymoon phase. During the beginning of a relationship, everything feels so exciting as…
By Jessica Estrada
Not So Fast—These 5 Common Issues *Aren't* Relationship Red Flags After All
February 19, 2022
Not So Fast—These 5 Common Issues *Aren't* Relationship Red Flags After All
There was a hot second last year where the red flag emoji was literally everywhere.…
By Jessica Estrada
How To Spot a Scammer and Protect Yourself From Them, According to a Relationship Therapist and Cyber Security Expert
February 18, 2022
How To Spot a Scammer and Protect Yourself From Them, According to a Relationship Therapist and Cyber Security Expert
As someone who's lost hours of her life this month to The Tinder Swindler and…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Feeling Disconnected? Kate Hudson Has Some Expert-Approved Advice for Keeping Up With Friends
February 18, 2022
Feeling Disconnected? Kate Hudson Has Some Expert-Approved Advice for Keeping Up With Friends
Kate Hudson is a busy woman. She's the founder of three companies (athleisure brand Fabletics,…
By Zoe Weiner
6 Signs You Might Be Dating a Vulnerable Narcissist, Which Is the Toughest Type To Spot
February 16, 2022
6 Signs You Might Be Dating a Vulnerable Narcissist, Which Is the Toughest Type To Spot
Narcissism is a personality disorder, but many components of its real-deal, expert-approved definition have fallen…
By Morgan Sullivan
8 Gaslighting Tactics To Know About So You Can Protect Yourself From Dangerous Manipulation
February 15, 2022
8 Gaslighting Tactics To Know About So You Can Protect Yourself From Dangerous Manipulation
The experience of gaslighting, or when someone manipulates you into questioning your own reality, can…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
5 Signs You're Getting Terrible Advice—Even From Someone You Love
February 15, 2022
5 Signs You're Getting Terrible Advice—Even From Someone You Love
When I find myself in a dilemma or uncertain of how to handle a situation,…
By Annie Armstrong Miyao
Help! My Partner Finishes in Bed Faster Than I Do—How Can I Enjoy Intimacy Longer?
February 14, 2022
Help! My Partner Finishes in Bed Faster Than I Do—How Can I Enjoy Intimacy Longer?
Question I am a woman with a vagina, and my partner is a penis-having man.…
By Rebecca Alvarez Story
This Major Astrological Transit Is About To Dial Up Your Love and Sex Life—Here’s How
February 13, 2022
This Major Astrological Transit Is About To Dial Up Your Love and Sex Life—Here’s How
No matter your take on Valentine’s Day and its lovey-dovey reputation, there’s no denying the…
By Erica Sloan
7 Signs of Immaturity That Therapists Say Folks Can Grow Out of at Any Age
February 12, 2022
7 Signs of Immaturity That Therapists Say Folks Can Grow Out of at Any Age
Whether it’s laughing at fart jokes or insisting on having a favorite sugary breakfast cereal…
By Korin Miller
10 Questions To Ask Your Partner To Level Up Your Emotional Connection
February 11, 2022
10 Questions To Ask Your Partner To Level Up Your Emotional Connection
Spending time, effort, and energy connecting with your partner is key at any stage of…
By Lauren Dana
The 'Difficult Person Test' Measures 7 Key Traits—Here's What To Know
February 10, 2022
The 'Difficult Person Test' Measures 7 Key Traits—Here's What To Know
Personality tests can be both fun and illuminating. Everything from widely known frameworks like astrology…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
25 Friendship-Strengthening Questions To Ask All Your Pals, According to Therapists
February 10, 2022
25 Friendship-Strengthening Questions To Ask All Your Pals, According to Therapists
One of the best ways to acquire information is to simply ask for it. While…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
No, You Can't 'Just Get Over It'—Here Are 6 Psychologist-Approved Things To Do Instead
February 10, 2022
No, You Can't 'Just Get Over It'—Here Are 6 Psychologist-Approved Things To Do Instead
Even with the most well-intentioned of advice, certain statements just don’t help. For example, the…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
How To Deal When Your Friend Is Dating Someone You Don’t Like
February 09, 2022
How To Deal When Your Friend Is Dating Someone You Don’t Like
It's a tale as old as time that you and you and a pal get…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
5 Signs of a Toxic Relationship, Plus How to Leave One, According to Relationship Therapists
February 08, 2022
5 Signs of a Toxic Relationship, Plus How to Leave One, According to Relationship Therapists
From an outside perspective, it might seem easy to pinpoint and categorize a toxic relationship…
By Erica Sloan
The Counterintuitive Trick To Get People To Follow Through on Their Promises
February 08, 2022
The Counterintuitive Trick To Get People To Follow Through on Their Promises
When you need help with something that’s not incredibly urgent, it makes sense to give…
By Korin Miller
3 Tips for Tapping Into Your Inner Provocateur This Valentine’s Day—Because Sexuality Is as Mental As It Is Physical
February 07, 2022
3 Tips for Tapping Into Your Inner Provocateur This Valentine’s Day—Because Sexuality Is as Mental As It Is Physical
Picture this: You're in your bedroom. The lights are low, the room is enveloped in…
By Well+Good Editors
Single, Dating, Married? Here's What Astrologers Say Valentine's Has in Store for Each Relationship Status
February 04, 2022
Single, Dating, Married? Here's What Astrologers Say Valentine's Has in Store for Each Relationship Status
With the day of love around the corner, you might be wondering what's in store…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
10 Questions To Ask Yourself To Gauge Whether a Non-Monogamous Relationship Is Right for You
February 03, 2022
10 Questions To Ask Yourself To Gauge Whether a Non-Monogamous Relationship Is Right for You
A non-monogamous relationship is a relationship structure wherein anyone involved may have multiple consensual romantic,…
By Rachel Wright
The Best Conversation Card Games That Build Intimacy and Genuine Connection
February 02, 2022
The Best Conversation Card Games That Build Intimacy and Genuine Connection
The year is 2022, and we are all so over the small talk. That said, with…
By Saanya Ali
People Fall Into 3 Dating Styles—Here’s How To Find Yours and What It Means
February 02, 2022
People Fall Into 3 Dating Styles—Here’s How To Find Yours and What It Means
Many of us harbor different approaches to dating and romantic relationships, largely based on our…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Is Your Therapist a Good Fit for You? Look for These 7 Green Flags To Tell
February 01, 2022
Is Your Therapist a Good Fit for You? Look for These 7 Green Flags To Tell
In romantic relationships, people often identify green flags (which indicate a union is safe and…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
3 Obstacles To Expect From an Introvert-Extrovert Relationship—Plus Whether It Can Work at All
January 31, 2022
3 Obstacles To Expect From an Introvert-Extrovert Relationship—Plus Whether It Can Work at All
As human beings, we all have distinct likes, dislikes, and personalities—and that's beautiful. But, there…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
The 5 Biggest Red Flags That You Can’t Trust Someone, According to Psychotherapists and Psychologists
January 31, 2022
The 5 Biggest Red Flags That You Can’t Trust Someone, According to Psychotherapists and Psychologists
The closer you get to someone—romantically or platonically—the bigger the role trust tends to play…
By Erica Sloan
Should Your Romantic Partner Also Be Your Best Friend? Here’s What Relationship Experts Say
January 30, 2022
Should Your Romantic Partner Also Be Your Best Friend? Here’s What Relationship Experts Say
Flip on any reality-TV dating show, listen for the inevitable question of “what are you…
By Erica Sloan
10 Winter Date Ideas for Introverts Who'd Really Just Love a Cozy Night In
January 29, 2022
10 Winter Date Ideas for Introverts Who'd Really Just Love a Cozy Night In
For many folks, dating is plain old hard—especially in the age of the pandemic. What's…
By Saanya Ali
7 Ways To Prioritize Joy in Your Romantic Relationship, and Why Doing so Is Essential
January 25, 2022
7 Ways To Prioritize Joy in Your Romantic Relationship, and Why Doing so Is Essential
Falling in love, or even just having a new romantic interest, can be a lot…
By Erica Sloan
Disorganized Attachment Style Is an Often-Overlooked Attachment Style—Here's What It Means
January 23, 2022
Disorganized Attachment Style Is an Often-Overlooked Attachment Style—Here's What It Means
What we learn as children often seeps into how we behave as adults. One way…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
No, a Breakup Is Not a Failure, and Relationship Experts Can Explain Exactly Why
January 22, 2022
No, a Breakup Is Not a Failure, and Relationship Experts Can Explain Exactly Why
Whether societal, familial, religious, or coming from you, yourself, it's easy to feel pressure riding…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
The Therapist-Approved, Simple Daily Habit To Ease Breakup Pains and Heartache
January 21, 2022
The Therapist-Approved, Simple Daily Habit To Ease Breakup Pains and Heartache
If you’ve ever been in a romantic relationship that headed south despite you not wanting…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
3 Tips for Personal and Professional Success When Your Significant Other Is Your Business Partner
January 18, 2022
3 Tips for Personal and Professional Success When Your Significant Other Is Your Business Partner
Finding your footing in romantic relationships can be difficult in its own right—and that holds…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
What a Sex Therapist Advises to Couples Who 'Save' Sex for Special Occasions
January 18, 2022
What a Sex Therapist Advises to Couples Who 'Save' Sex for Special Occasions
For many folks in partnered, sexual relationships, it's common for the frequency of sex to…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
The Case for Making 'Errand Dates' a Thing With Every Important Person In Your Life
January 17, 2022
The Case for Making 'Errand Dates' a Thing With Every Important Person In Your Life
With only 24 hours in a day, most of which are spent working and sleeping,…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Finding Community Is Essential—Here Are 7 Tips To Prioritize It in Your Own Life
January 16, 2022
Finding Community Is Essential—Here Are 7 Tips To Prioritize It in Your Own Life
As a builder of community through my work as the creator of Ethel’s Club (a…
By Naj Austin
Is Your Partner a Private Person or Trying To Keep Your Relationship a Secret?
January 12, 2022
Is Your Partner a Private Person or Trying To Keep Your Relationship a Secret?
When you’re in the beginning stages of dating someone, you may not know each other…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
The Real Meaning Behind 12 Couples' Sleeping Positions, According to Body-Language Experts
January 11, 2022
The Real Meaning Behind 12 Couples' Sleeping Positions, According to Body-Language Experts
It's one thing to analyze your own sleeping position, but when you throw a bedmate…
By Erica Sloan
There's a Psychological Reason Celebrity Deaths Hit Us So Hard
January 11, 2022
There's a Psychological Reason Celebrity Deaths Hit Us So Hard
When celebrities pass away—and often unexpectedly—the news not only leaves their friends and family members…
By Erica Sloan
I'm a Marriage Therapist, and These Are My 5 Green Flags for Getting Back With an Ex
January 11, 2022
I'm a Marriage Therapist, and These Are My 5 Green Flags for Getting Back With an Ex
So often, we sense that getting back together with an ex is the wrong move.…
By Annie Armstrong Miyao
Scientifically Speaking, Doing Nice Things for Others Could Help You Live Longer
January 10, 2022
Scientifically Speaking, Doing Nice Things for Others Could Help You Live Longer
It's often not difficult to do nice things for others—whether it's as simple as holding…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Creating (and Respecting) Boundaries Was a Big Deal in 2021—And These Tips Made That Possible
January 05, 2022
Creating (and Respecting) Boundaries Was a Big Deal in 2021—And These Tips Made That Possible
Boundaries have always been important, but, as we close out another year with the COVID-19…
By Janel Martinez
After My Fiancé Abruptly Left Me, I Had to Give Myself Closure
December 30, 2021
After My Fiancé Abruptly Left Me, I Had to Give Myself Closure
When I first told my friends that my fiancé walked out on me on a…
By Allison Raskin
How To Get Over Someone You Love and Let Yourself Find New Happiness
December 30, 2021
How To Get Over Someone You Love and Let Yourself Find New Happiness
There are many things in life that people wish to overcome and yet, when you…
By Rebecca Norris
3 Tips to Fix Your Short Fuse With People, According to an Empathy Expert
December 29, 2021
3 Tips to Fix Your Short Fuse With People, According to an Empathy Expert
As much as you’d probably like to keep your cool when in the middle of…
By Isadora Baum
People Keep Asking Me To Hang Out, But I Can't—What Should I Do?
December 28, 2021
People Keep Asking Me To Hang Out, But I Can't—What Should I Do?
With only 24 hours in a day, a long list of things to do, and…
By Erin Bunch
Emotional Maturity Is an Attractive Trait—Here Are 6 Signs Someone Has a Lot of It
December 28, 2021
Emotional Maturity Is an Attractive Trait—Here Are 6 Signs Someone Has a Lot of It
When you start dating someone new, it makes sense to want to feel a butterflies-in-your-stomach…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
The Golden Rules of Regifting Your Presents to Other People, According to Etiquette Experts 
December 26, 2021
The Golden Rules of Regifting Your Presents to Other People, According to Etiquette Experts 
Whether you want to be mindful of your budget or just don’t want to deal…
By Jessica Estrada
Approaching Another Christmas Without My Mom’s Presents, I Clung to My Dad’s Presence
December 24, 2021
Approaching Another Christmas Without My Mom’s Presents, I Clung to My Dad’s Presence
When I sent my dad an invite to join me on Zoom, he announced that…
By Nicole Schnitzler
Reacting and Responding Are Different—And Experts Say One Is Much Better for Relationship Health
December 23, 2021
Reacting and Responding Are Different—And Experts Say One Is Much Better for Relationship Health
If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “I wish I would’ve said X instead of what…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Having Sex
December 21, 2021
This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Having Sex
Partnered and solo sex can offer a multitude of health and wellness benefits. To name…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Stop Asking Yourself 'Why Am I So Sensitive?' and Embrace It As the Superpower It Is
December 20, 2021
Stop Asking Yourself 'Why Am I So Sensitive?' and Embrace It As the Superpower It Is
If you’ve ever replayed a low-stakes conversation in your head, repeatedly considering what you could…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
A Sapiosexual Person Is Attracted to Intelligence—Here's What You Need To Know About the Sexual Identity
December 17, 2021
A Sapiosexual Person Is Attracted to Intelligence—Here's What You Need To Know About the Sexual Identity
While sex can play an important role in any relationship, we’re all unique in terms…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho & Helen Carefoot
The 6 Types of Daters That’ll Take Over All the Apps in 2022
December 17, 2021
The 6 Types of Daters That’ll Take Over All the Apps in 2022
The pandemic threw dating for a serious loop, and not just in the go-virtual kind…
By Erica Sloan
Friendship Red Flags Are a Thing—Here 5 To Beware Of, According to Relationship Therapists
December 14, 2021
Friendship Red Flags Are a Thing—Here 5 To Beware Of, According to Relationship Therapists
The concept of red flags is often associated with romantic relationships, and that largely makes…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
How To Cancel Plans at the Last Minute in the Least Cringey Way Possible
December 13, 2021
How To Cancel Plans at the Last Minute in the Least Cringey Way Possible
After nearly two years of pandemic-era guidelines either removing or starkly limiting our ability to…
By Erica Sloan
Asymmetric Relationships Aren't Typically Healthy—Here’s How To Tell if You're in One
December 11, 2021
Asymmetric Relationships Aren't Typically Healthy—Here’s How To Tell if You're in One
Sure, keeping a tally of all the times you’ve paid for a meal out with…
By Erica Sloan
The 6 Gifts a Top Sexologist Can't Wait To Give to Everyone on Her List This Season
December 08, 2021
The 6 Gifts a Top Sexologist Can't Wait To Give to Everyone on Her List This Season
We are finally in the thick of the holiday season, and that means that it…
By Saanya Ali
The Key Differences That Separate Casual Relationships From Serious Ones
December 07, 2021
The Key Differences That Separate Casual Relationships From Serious Ones
Especially when dating someone new, it can be hard to tell the differences between a…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Here Are the Real Differences Between Falling in Love, Being in Love, and Loving Someone
December 03, 2021
Here Are the Real Differences Between Falling in Love, Being in Love, and Loving Someone
If the veritable pressure-cooker of feelings that is The Bachelor franchise has taught us anything…
By Erica Sloan
These Sexy Stocking Stuffers Are the Gifts That Keep On Giving
November 30, 2021
These Sexy Stocking Stuffers Are the Gifts That Keep On Giving
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, and maybe you're still on the…
By Saanya Ali
I Have a Higher Libido Than My Partner—How Can I Be Both Supportive and Satisfied?
November 30, 2021
I Have a Higher Libido Than My Partner—How Can I Be Both Supportive and Satisfied?
Question In recent years, my partner and I have grown to have mismatched sex drives.…
By Rebecca Alvarez Story
Looking for Better Connection with Your Friends? Try Starting a Gratitude Group Chat
November 25, 2021
Looking for Better Connection with Your Friends? Try Starting a Gratitude Group Chat
Red Hot Chili Peppers. Tap water. Moms. Read together, these words seem like they’ve been…
By James Ware
How To Diplomatically Avoid Unvaccinated Family Members and Friends Over the Holidays
November 24, 2021
How To Diplomatically Avoid Unvaccinated Family Members and Friends Over the Holidays
This time last year, many families were celebrating Thanksgiving miles apart thanks to the pandemic.…
By Kells McPhillips
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