Dating

Dating
5 Clear Signs You’ve Moved on From Your Ex—and Are Ready to Date Again
Are you looking to meet someone new for who they are…or who they remind you of?

Dating
The 6 Best Lessons I Learned From Seeing a Dating Coach
Eternally single and anxiously attached, I brought in a professional to sort out my love life.

Dating
Can We Please Stop Giving Flirting Hacks Like ‘Sticky Eyes’ Too Much Credit?
There’s no magic formula to dating—no matter how many TikToks promise otherwise.

Dating
Is It Ever Okay to Hit on Someone at the Gym?
Because “Nice squat form” can sound pretty close to “Yep, I’ve been staring at your ass.”

Dating
6 People Who Found Love Without Dating Apps Share How They Did It
A little inspiration for anyone who is so sick of swiping.

Relationships
‘Book Compatibility’ Is the New Love Language
And Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are the ultimate case study.

Life
5 Signs You’re Too Dependent on Male Validation, According to Therapists
Because a compliment (or lack thereof) shouldn’t make or break your week.

Dating
Are Your Dating Preferences Ageist?
The Golden Bachelor drew criticism for saying he wouldn’t date anyone older than 60.

Relationships
6 Signs You’re Settling, According to Couples Therapists
Is the grass really greener—or are you just not getting what you deserve?

Relationships
The 4 Most Common Signs of an Avoidant Attachment Style, According to Experts
This might be why opening up feels harder than it should.

Sex
25 Questions That’ll Help You and Your Partner Have Better Sex
Sometimes, the right Qs can lead to the best Os.
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Relationships
How to Overcome Commitment Issues, According to Couples Therapists
Because settling down with one person doesn’t have to feel like a trap.


Relationships
Workplace Affairs Are More Common Than You’d Think. Here’s Why, According to Infidelity Experts
It’s not just CEOs at Coldplay concerts.

Relationships
5 Bad Habits That Make It Harder to Get Over a Breakup
Some coping mechanisms that feel like progress could actually be holding you back.

Relationships
How to Help a Friend in a Toxic Relationship, According to Therapists
You can’t force them to break up—but you can help them see the light with these tips.

Relationships
5 Major Reasons People Cheat, According to Couples Therapists
Other than being an impulsive asshole, obviously.

Relationships
6 Small, Everyday Habits Couples Therapists Wish You’d Stop Doing in Your Relationship
Because ignoring the little stuff is how you end up in the big stuff—and no one wants that.

Relationships
What Does It Really Mean to Be ‘Emotionally Unavailable’?
Dating someone who won’t let you in is frustrating…but it’s not always a lost cause.

Relationships
Age-Gap Relationships Get a Bad Rap—But These 5 Tricks Make Them Work
“Babygirl” and “The White Lotus” are flipping the script…and real-life couples are too.

Relationships
Yes, Taking a Break Can Make a Relationship Stronger—But Only Sometimes
Exploring what it's like to not be together (without fully splitting up) can have surprising benefits.

Relationships
5 Important Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting Back With Your Ex
Let’s make sure your Relationship 2.0 is an upgrade, not a rerun.

Relationships
How Much Should Politics Really Matter in Relationships?
Ben and Sara seem to be hitting it off on this season of ‘Love Is Blind’—that is, until one reveals they didn’t vote in the last election.

Entertainment
‘Love Is Blind’ Has Us Wondering, Is It Shallow to Care About Height in a Relationship?
We asked experts when a “preference” turns into a problem.

Sex
How to Sext With Confidence and Have a Hotter Relationship Because of It
Expert tips for coming up with ideas and keeping the convo rolling.