Relationship Tips
The Pandemic Shattered the Old Rules of Event Etiquette
July 14, 2021
The Pandemic Shattered the Old Rules of Event Etiquette
Over the course of this pandemic, we went from half-jokingly swapping handshakes with elbow bumps…
By Kara Jillian Brown
5 Ways To Demonstrate Allyship During Disability Pride Month and Beyond
July 13, 2021
5 Ways To Demonstrate Allyship During Disability Pride Month and Beyond
July is Disability Pride Month. If you didn't know about it, that's part of why…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How To Respect and Affirm Folks Who Use Multiple Sets of Pronouns
July 12, 2021
How To Respect and Affirm Folks Who Use Multiple Sets of Pronouns
In May, Instagram launched a pronoun feature, allowing individuals to add up to four pronouns…
By Gabrielle Kassel
'I'm a Friendship Expert, and This Is What I Want You to Know About Friendship Insecurity'
July 11, 2021
'I'm a Friendship Expert, and This Is What I Want You to Know About Friendship Insecurity'
The John Mulaney, "do my friends hate me, or do I just need to go…
By Allie Flinn
So, Your Kid Just Came Out to You. Here's How To Respond and What To Say
July 06, 2021
So, Your Kid Just Came Out to You. Here's How To Respond and What To Say
Generation Z, as in people born between 1997 and 2015, is the queerest generation to…
By Gabrielle Kassel
How to Have a Relationship With a Parent Who Struggles With Mental Illness
July 06, 2021
How to Have a Relationship With a Parent Who Struggles With Mental Illness
Parent-child relationships can be complicated at any age. But when the child becomes an adult,…
By Yasmine Jameelah
Heads Up, You Might Be Sexting a Narcissist—Here Are 4 Ways To Tell, According to Psychologists
July 02, 2021
Heads Up, You Might Be Sexting a Narcissist—Here Are 4 Ways To Tell, According to Psychologists
Sexting is a communication tool that can help build a sense of physical intimacy between…
By Erica Sloan
Does Not Having a Best Friend Have Implications on Your Mental Health?
July 01, 2021
Does Not Having a Best Friend Have Implications on Your Mental Health?
While BFF accessories—like broken-heart best-friend necklaces and the colorful hand-braided stringed bracelet fruits of summer-camp…
By Emily Laurence
Looking for Love in the World's Smallest Pond
June 30, 2021
Looking for Love in the World's Smallest Pond
I often heard the phrase “there are plenty of fish in the sea” after a…
By Larissa Piva
Esther Perel's New Card Game Asks 'Where Should We Begin?' To Repair Social Atrophy
June 30, 2021
Esther Perel's New Card Game Asks 'Where Should We Begin?' To Repair Social Atrophy
If there's anyone who's leading the charge in relationship advice, it's Esther Perel. The world-renowned…
By Francesca Krempa
Help! I Sent My Wedding Invites Pre-Pandemic and Now I Want a Different Guest List
June 30, 2021
Help! I Sent My Wedding Invites Pre-Pandemic and Now I Want a Different Guest List
If you were in the midst of planning a big wedding bash when COVID-19 began…
By Erica Sloan
How To Navigate the 'Summer of Touch' as a Different Person Than You Were Pre-Pandemic
June 30, 2021
How To Navigate the 'Summer of Touch' as a Different Person Than You Were Pre-Pandemic
The pandemic was an isolating time for many of us, and much has been made…
By Erin Bunch
Degendering Language Is About Expanding Your Vocabulary, Not Limiting It
June 28, 2021
Degendering Language Is About Expanding Your Vocabulary, Not Limiting It
As people work to make the world a more inclusive place, language is changing. Gender…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Exploring My Bisexuality in a Monogamous Marriage
June 28, 2021
Exploring My Bisexuality in a Monogamous Marriage
Coming out as bisexual is not easy. From my lived experience, it is especially difficult…
By Varuna Srinivasan, MBBS, MPH
Allyship Is More Than Attending a Parade in June—Here's How To Show Up for the LGBTQ+ Community Now and Always
June 27, 2021
Allyship Is More Than Attending a Parade in June—Here's How To Show Up for the LGBTQ+ Community Now and Always
Each year in June, you'll find rainbows just about everywhere. Restaurants hang flags, brands alter…
By Saanya Ali
Kiss Me in Public: A Reminder for Lesbians Who Forget To Hold Hands
June 24, 2021
Kiss Me in Public: A Reminder for Lesbians Who Forget To Hold Hands
I was grocery shopping with my fiancée on a busy Sunday afternoon when I realized…
By Christy DeGallerie
The Best Way To Bring Up Getting a Prenup, and Why Doing It May Protect Your Financial Health
June 23, 2021
The Best Way To Bring Up Getting a Prenup, and Why Doing It May Protect Your Financial Health
A prenuptial agreement is a contract that’s drawn up before marriage to set out how…
By Morgan Mandriota
The Struggle of Finding the Love I Deserve as a Gay Black Man
June 18, 2021
The Struggle of Finding the Love I Deserve as a Gay Black Man
It was on Shadow Mountain that Colt, Sky, and I fled during my second month…
By Prince Shakur
The Infinite Possibilities of Queer Friendships
June 14, 2021
The Infinite Possibilities of Queer Friendships
Long before I came to understand and accept my own queerness as a woman, I…
By Sohel Sarkar
As We Become More Equipped To Discuss Race, Interracial Relationships Are Getting Seen With the Nuance They Deserve
June 11, 2021
As We Become More Equipped To Discuss Race, Interracial Relationships Are Getting Seen With the Nuance They Deserve
Nkechi Njaka and Myisha Battle launched the Dating White podcast on June 11, 2020, on…
By Kara Jillian Brown
9 Literary Love Stories That Celebrate the Power of LGBTQ+ Relationships
June 10, 2021
9 Literary Love Stories That Celebrate the Power of LGBTQ+ Relationships
Tales of LGBTQ+ relationships often center on hardships and pain or longing and loss. And…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Transgender People Spend Their Entire Lives Educating Others About Their Identities—And That's Exhausting
June 09, 2021
Transgender People Spend Their Entire Lives Educating Others About Their Identities—And That's Exhausting
Jace Denton came out as trans after he started classes at The Evergreen State College…
By Kara Jillian Brown
True Empaths Make Up a Tiny Portion of the Population—Are You One or More So an Empathetic Person?
June 08, 2021
True Empaths Make Up a Tiny Portion of the Population—Are You One or More So an Empathetic Person?
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but if you’ve been calling yourself an…
By Morgan Mandriota
Nervous Thoughts Getting In the Way of Partnered Sex? Here's How Masturbating Can Help
June 08, 2021
Nervous Thoughts Getting In the Way of Partnered Sex? Here's How Masturbating Can Help
Anyone who’s tried to feel themselves while stressed out likely knows that nerves and sexual…
By Erica Sloan
How to Uphold Boundaries When Friending Family Members on Social Media
June 05, 2021
How to Uphold Boundaries When Friending Family Members on Social Media
I have a closer relationship with my most-distant cousins than I do with my first…
By Mary Grace Garis
When Unconditional Love Becomes the Groundwork for an Authentic Life
June 02, 2021
When Unconditional Love Becomes the Groundwork for an Authentic Life
Becoming a parent for the first time filled me with a jumbled array of emotions—excitement,…
By MaryRose Denton
How I Overcame My ‘Shameful’ Past To Find the Meaning of Pride
June 01, 2021
How I Overcame My ‘Shameful’ Past To Find the Meaning of Pride
I attended my first Pride in 2018. I took the train downtown and switched to…
By Harrison Cook
Yes, You Can Be an Outgoing Introvert—Here Are 3 Signs You Fit This Personality Profile
May 30, 2021
Yes, You Can Be an Outgoing Introvert—Here Are 3 Signs You Fit This Personality Profile
Grouping people into sweeping personality categories (e.g., you like parties, so you must be extroverted!)…
By Erica Sloan
Socializing Is Back—And Setting Boundaries With Friends Is About To Get Harder
May 27, 2021
Socializing Is Back—And Setting Boundaries With Friends Is About To Get Harder
When the shelter-in-place orders descended upon us last year, we were required to hibernate, no…
By Erica Sloan
3 Signs That You Need To Set Boundaries in Your Relationships for the Sake of Yourself and Your Loved Ones
May 26, 2021
3 Signs That You Need To Set Boundaries in Your Relationships for the Sake of Yourself and Your Loved Ones
Saying no, limiting your availability, and prioritizing your needs over those of others is selfish—and…
By Kara Jillian Brown
4 Psychologist-Backed Tips for How To Be Confident Socially as Your Calendar Fills Up
May 20, 2021
4 Psychologist-Backed Tips for How To Be Confident Socially as Your Calendar Fills Up
With summer upon us, and the latest masking update from the Centers for Disease Control…
By Mary Grace Garis
How To Support a Newly Sober Loved One (Plus, What Not To Do)
May 20, 2021
How To Support a Newly Sober Loved One (Plus, What Not To Do)
When someone close to you is trying to get or stay sober, it can be…
By Erin Bunch
Répondez S'il Vous Plaît—But You Can't Come to the Party Unless You're Fully Vaccinated
May 13, 2021
Répondez S'il Vous Plaît—But You Can't Come to the Party Unless You're Fully Vaccinated
Jake Curtis just turned 36, and he's ready to celebrate. He throws a birthday party…
By Kara Jillian Brown
So, Your Family Won't Get Vaccinated: Here's How To Tell Them About Your Boundaries for IRL Visits
May 11, 2021
So, Your Family Won't Get Vaccinated: Here's How To Tell Them About Your Boundaries for IRL Visits
On April 19, President Joe Biden addressed the nation to declare, "Everybody is eligible, as…
By Isadora Baum
When You Should Have Sex—Partnered or Solo—According to Your Chronotype
May 07, 2021
When You Should Have Sex—Partnered or Solo—According to Your Chronotype
It's an all-too familiar feeling: You and your significant other have just climbed into bed…
By Erin Bunch
Being Able to Reconnect With Friends After a Year of Staying Home in Sweats Is Making People Anxious—Here's How To Cope
May 05, 2021
Being Able to Reconnect With Friends After a Year of Staying Home in Sweats Is Making People Anxious—Here's How To Cope
Last week, the CDC loosened its mask guidelines, opening the door to in-person interactions with…
By Allie Flinn
Why the Prospect of a 'Shot Girl Summer' Fills Me With Anxiety About Dating After Lockdown
May 05, 2021
Why the Prospect of a 'Shot Girl Summer' Fills Me With Anxiety About Dating After Lockdown
Before she gave us WAP, rapper Megan Thee Stallion gave us "Hot Girl Summer," a…
By Mary Grace Garis
13 Low-Contact Socializing Ideas To Ease You Into Life After Quarantine
May 04, 2021
13 Low-Contact Socializing Ideas To Ease You Into Life After Quarantine
The regulations are lifting, the vaccines are rolling out, and you are... not quite ready…
By Mary Grace Garis
8 Red Flags in a Relationship That You Shouldn't Ignore
April 23, 2021
8 Red Flags in a Relationship That You Shouldn't Ignore
When someone falls head-over-heels for another person, they tend to cruise by the red flags…
By Mary Grace Garis
7 Mistakes You’re Making When Trying To Get Your Partner To Communicate Better
April 16, 2021
7 Mistakes You’re Making When Trying To Get Your Partner To Communicate Better
Communication is the key to making any romantic relationship work. That's because if you fail…
By Isadora Baum
How One Social Wellness App Is Transforming How We Stay Connected During the Pandemic
April 14, 2021
How One Social Wellness App Is Transforming How We Stay Connected During the Pandemic
From the incessant Wi-Fi disruptions while trying to work remotely and the inescapable daily pull…
By Kayla Hui
How To Help Someone Struggling With Tough Work Conditions—Without Making It About You
April 13, 2021
How To Help Someone Struggling With Tough Work Conditions—Without Making It About You
It’s infuriating to discover that a loved one is being subjected to less-than-ideal workplace conditions,…
By Seraphina Seow
Age-Gap Relationships Can Absolutely Be Healthy—So Why Do Many Meet Them With Scrutiny?
April 12, 2021
Age-Gap Relationships Can Absolutely Be Healthy—So Why Do Many Meet Them With Scrutiny?
When my partner Styx and I first got together, I considered telling my friends and…
By Jess Amy Dixon
5 Signs Your Partner Is Selfish in Bed—And How To Communicate About It
April 09, 2021
5 Signs Your Partner Is Selfish in Bed—And How To Communicate About It
Partnered sex can be super-pleasurable, passionate, and connective—but those feel-good effects usually require all folks…
By Isadora Baum
4 Questions To Ask Yourself About Your Pandemic Relationship, To Know if It’ll Last
April 09, 2021
4 Questions To Ask Yourself About Your Pandemic Relationship, To Know if It’ll Last
This past year in lockdown is about to be revealed as the longest cuffing season…
By Mary Grace Garis
Feeling End-of-Pandemic Social Awkwardness? This Is How To Warm Up Your Social Muscles
April 08, 2021
Feeling End-of-Pandemic Social Awkwardness? This Is How To Warm Up Your Social Muscles
"I feel so socially awkward"—that was the often-repeated phrase at the first pandemic birthday party…
By Mary Grace Garis
Yes, You Can Make Friends as an Adult—You Just Need To Let Go of These 3 Misconceptions
March 31, 2021
Yes, You Can Make Friends as an Adult—You Just Need To Let Go of These 3 Misconceptions
The older you get, the more difficult making (and retaining!) friends can be. And when…
By Mary Grace Garis
I'm a Relationship Therapist, and Here's How To Stop Ruminating After a Breakup
March 29, 2021
I'm a Relationship Therapist, and Here's How To Stop Ruminating After a Breakup
Sometimes, you just can't stop thinking about something—over and over and over again. In the…
By Erin Bunch
No, Being Open and Being Vulnerable Aren't the Same Thing—Here are 4 Key Differences
March 20, 2021
No, Being Open and Being Vulnerable Aren't the Same Thing—Here are 4 Key Differences
I don't know who needs to hear this (or if the headline tipped you off)…
By Mary Grace Garis
8 Ways To Support Your Friends Emotionally When You're Also Struggling
March 19, 2021
8 Ways To Support Your Friends Emotionally When You're Also Struggling
Should "bad" still be your default answer to "how are you?" know that you're not…
By Mary Grace Garis
A Beginner's Guide to Wax Play, So You Can (Safely) Turn Up the Heat
March 11, 2021
A Beginner's Guide to Wax Play, So You Can (Safely) Turn Up the Heat
If the embers of your passion have dulled recently, it might be time to fan…
By Mary Grace Garis
How To Write a Meaningful Thank-You Note Without Getting Too Corny
March 10, 2021
How To Write a Meaningful Thank-You Note Without Getting Too Corny
Technology has made communication easier than ever, but that doesn't necessarily mean there's been an…
By Erin Bunch
There Are at Least 8 Different Romantic Orientations—Here's Why Learning Yours Is Important
March 09, 2021
There Are at Least 8 Different Romantic Orientations—Here's Why Learning Yours Is Important
Many understand sexual orientation to be the term that describes who a person is attracted…
By Mary Grace Garis
How To Be Okay With Loose Plans in Your Life
March 08, 2021
How To Be Okay With Loose Plans in Your Life
Officially a year into the pandemic, nothing much has changed. From Zoom happy hours to…
By Kayla Hui
5 Tips For Maintaining a Healthy Romantic Relationship as a Couple Living With Parents In Quarantine
March 08, 2021
5 Tips For Maintaining a Healthy Romantic Relationship as a Couple Living With Parents In Quarantine
About a year ago, I moved back in with my parents and younger sibling, with…
By Talya Honebeek
The Most Important Indicators of Success Have Nothing To Do With Money—And I Thank My Mom for Teaching Me That
March 05, 2021
The Most Important Indicators of Success Have Nothing To Do With Money—And I Thank My Mom for Teaching Me That
Dear Mom, It feels strange to be writing to you since, in my head and…
By Arianna Huffington
5 Penis Bumpers To Make Sex Enjoyable and Pain-Free When a Partner (or Toy) Is Just too long
March 05, 2021
5 Penis Bumpers To Make Sex Enjoyable and Pain-Free When a Partner (or Toy) Is Just too long
Painful penetration is common—in fact research shows that 75 percent of vagina-owners will experience it…
By Gabrielle Kassel
How To Politely Decline a Wedding Invitation
March 04, 2021
How To Politely Decline a Wedding Invitation
First off, no need for RSVP guilt. We’re still very much in the midst of…
By Mary Grace Garis
Sleep Divorce in the Pandemic May Be on the Rise—But Is That a Bad Thing?
March 02, 2021
Sleep Divorce in the Pandemic May Be on the Rise—But Is That a Bad Thing?
Let’s set the scene: It’s been a long day, so you fall into bed exhausted,…
By Harriet Prior
6 Virtual Date Ideas That Don’t Involve Alcohol but Do Involve Unique Ways To Connect
March 02, 2021
6 Virtual Date Ideas That Don’t Involve Alcohol but Do Involve Unique Ways To Connect
While dating during quarantine offers certain unique pros and cons, it's clear that—for better or…
By Carleigh Ferrante
To My Mom, Who Was the Definition of 'Black Girl Magic' Before It Had a Name
March 02, 2021
To My Mom, Who Was the Definition of 'Black Girl Magic' Before It Had a Name
Dear Mom, I remember that day, several years ago, shortly after your first stroke. While…
By Mara Schiavocampo
My Grandmother and I Share a Chronic Illness, and Her Example of Strength, Grace, and Love Has Gotten Me Through My Darkest Days
March 01, 2021
My Grandmother and I Share a Chronic Illness, and Her Example of Strength, Grace, and Love Has Gotten Me Through My Darkest Days
Dear Nanima, I remember when you got sick like it was yesterday. I was only…
By Nitika Chopra
Real Talk: How Do You Truly *Take* The Advice That You Give to Other People?
February 20, 2021
Real Talk: How Do You Truly *Take* The Advice That You Give to Other People?
Take a moment to visualize this very common scenario: Your best friend talks incessantly about…
By Erin Bunch
Everything You Need To Know About Pisces, the Psychic Empaths of the Zodiac
February 19, 2021
Everything You Need To Know About Pisces, the Psychic Empaths of the Zodiac
Pisces, born between the dates of February 19 to March 20 are the psychics of…
By Mary Grace Garis
What the Differences Between Chemistry and Compatibility Can Mean for Relationships
February 16, 2021
What the Differences Between Chemistry and Compatibility Can Mean for Relationships
Have you ever experienced “love at first sight” with someone, only to come to realize…
By Morgan Mandriota
Living With Parents Again? A Psychologist Shares 6 Ways To Remind Yourself That You're Still Adult
February 16, 2021
Living With Parents Again? A Psychologist Shares 6 Ways To Remind Yourself That You're Still Adult
When I left New York City for my mom's house last March, I figured it…
By Zoe Weiner
'I Prefer Having Sex With People I Don't Know Well—Here's How My Partner and I Are Making It Work'
February 16, 2021
'I Prefer Having Sex With People I Don't Know Well—Here's How My Partner and I Are Making It Work'
Those who prefer casual or anonymous sex to repeated-partner play have likely, at some point…
By Gabrielle Kassel
The Lunar New Year Ushers In the Year of the Ox, Bringing Some Much-Needed Stillness To Our Lives
February 10, 2021
The Lunar New Year Ushers In the Year of the Ox, Bringing Some Much-Needed Stillness To Our Lives
With the Lunar New Year this Friday, February 12th, we get yet another opportunity to…
By Erin Bunch
6 Sex-Free Valentine’s Day Ideas That Still Cater To Romantic Connection
February 10, 2021
6 Sex-Free Valentine’s Day Ideas That Still Cater To Romantic Connection
Valentine’s Day is definitely a sexy holiday, what with candles, mood music, lingerie, new toys,…
By Isadora Baum
How a Pandemic Revealed the Complexities of My 'Chosen Family'
February 08, 2021
How a Pandemic Revealed the Complexities of My 'Chosen Family'
It was Diane's birthday. We had just finished dinner, and our attention turned to her…
By Nicole Schnitzler
How To Use the Most Common Sexual Fantasies for Real-Life Erotic Fuel, According to Sex Educators
February 08, 2021
How To Use the Most Common Sexual Fantasies for Real-Life Erotic Fuel, According to Sex Educators
With reality kind of being a drag as of late, the power of imagination has…
By Mary Grace Garis
We’re All Getting Vaccinated at Different Stages—Here's What That Means for Your Social Life
February 05, 2021
We’re All Getting Vaccinated at Different Stages—Here's What That Means for Your Social Life
As the vaccine rollouts continue in the coming months, friends and families are experiencing vaccination…
By Kara Jillian Brown
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