Trust in a Relationship: Why It’s Important—and How to Build It
Trust in a relationship is a critical part of a happy, healthy romantic partnership. Follow our expert tips on how to build it.
Is Sex Important in a Relationship? Here’s What Experts Say
Experts reveal how important sex is in relationships and how to have a sex life both you and your partner...
Is There a Covert Narcissist in Your Life? 18 Things Therapists Need You to Know
Recognizing a covert narcissist isn't easy. Here's what to watch for—plus expert tips for dealing with them.
How to Move on from a Relationship
Breaking up is hard to do—but you can turn a negative into a more positive experience with our expert tips...
16 Gaslighting Memes to Help You Feel a Little Less Alone
Here are some memes that may help you learn the signs of gaslighting, understand your own situation, find comfort, get...
Can Pheromone Perfumes Make You More Attractive to the Opposite Sex?
You may have seen advertisements for pheromone perfumes or sprays that promise to make you more sexually attractive or to...
An NPR Storyteller on “Unleashing” Love on a Pet, Amid Empty Nest Loneliness
Shelley Fraser Mickle explores longing with an unexpected love interest in Itching To Love, out March 11.
10 Red Flags in Men to Watch Out For, According to a Relationship Expert
A renowned relationship expert reveals the red flags to watch out for in men (and women) and the green flags...
Jennifer Love Hewitt on Big and Small Joys
In a partnership for a popular chocolate brand, JLH says the L.A. wildfires have been a reminder of what's really...
“I Just Can’t Trust Anyone I Date”: A Relationship Expert Explains How To Open Up
A groundbreaking relationship expert reveals eight major reasons finding a trustworthy mate might seem harder than ever.
New Study: Women Rate Men with This Trait as the Most Attractive
Swipe right! A group of European researchers have found that personality is a major driver in mate selection these days.
Mariska Hargitay’s Latest Passion for Women Includes Someone Else, Too
A tireless advocate for women's wellbeing onscreen and off, the veteran Law & Order: SVU star has teamed up with...
Here’s What Being In Love Does to Your Brain, Says New Study
Falling in love is known to trigger remarkable changes in the brain. Now, scientists are beginning to unravel this...
How ‘Queer Eye’ Alum Thom Filicia Wants to Save Lives—Plus, Inside Scoop on the Upcoming...
Approaching the Queer Eye 20-year reunion on December 16, the interior designer reflects on his most important relationships: "I would...
Research: This Is an Even Better Predictor of Long Life Than Marriage
Data from multiple recent studies might give you great inspiration to engage in your social life, even as winter draws...
New Study: Couples Need These 5 Traits in Common for a Relationship To Last
Looks like "opposites attract" is getting shot down: New research reveals the relationship characteristics that truly stand the test of...
7 Rules for Love, from Zen Monks
Enlightening keys to anchor into your heart and find a harmonious relationship, from two monks who understand the complexities of...
The #1 Best Way Respond When Someone Unfriends You, According to an Expert on Psychology & Soci...
Plus, this expert reveals how to determine that it's healthy to unfriend or unfollow someone for your own mental health.
This Is the #1 Secret to Staying Best Friends Forever, from 8 Pairs of Lifelong Pals
Friends are proven to be good for your health, but the ones who stick together for the ages are...
8 Subtle Hints That a Friendship Is Toxic, Say Experts
That pit in your stomach every time you spend time with a certain someone might suggest you're dealing with a...
“Is My Friend Toxic?” This 2-Minute Quiz by Experts Helps You Figure It Out
A toxic friend drains your energy—and, according to research, can seriously affect your health long-term. Mental health experts offer...
How Luke Russert Knew It Was Time for a Career Change: ‘There Was Something Missing’
Emmy-winning Washington journalist Luke Russert spotlights untapped mental health themes in his breakout memoir, Look for Me There.
5 Warning Signs You’re Settling in Your Relationship
Licensed counselors and a renowned divorce attorney say these red flags may not seem like a big deal, but...
Friendship Breakup: Here’s How (and When) To Move On From a Friend
We've all been there: Ending a friendship hurts—sometimes, even worse than a romantic breakup. Plus, here's how long the...
Attachment Styles Quiz: What’s Your Relationship Attachment Style?
Your relationship attachment style can reveal a lot about your past and what you're experiencing in love right now. Take...
6 Powerful Lessons a Breakup Teaches You
Research says that breakups are considered a deeply traumatic experience. But relationship experts explain how we can take this emotional havoc...
Love Language Quiz: Which of the 5 Love Languages Do You Speak?
Communication is vital for a strong relationship, but each of us has a particular set of needs. Take this...
Why Can’t I Get Over My Ex? The 7 Most Likely Reasons, According to Therapists
If you're hung up on a broken-down relationship for weeks...or months...or even years after a breakup, researchers have found...
7 Signs You Shouldn’t Stay Friends With an Ex
After a breakup, you might say you want to keep in touch. Here's when the best intention is the worst...
10 Best Relationship Books of 2023 (So Far)
Harvard research says relationship quality ranks among the highest factors for our general happiness. These are the best relationship books...
Who Moves on From a Relationship Faster? A Psychologist Shares the Data
A relationship scholar and couples therapist reveals that when it comes to getting over a breakup, gender differences are nuanced....
