Learn about different forms of intimacy and connection, developing healthy relationships at different stages of life, and finding support in times of crisis.
I felt like I’d damaged the relationship by getting sick, even though I couldn’t help it.
Adventures of the heart, even if they dissolve in the end, can leave you with memories and…
My unacknowledged bipolar disorder contributed to the end of my first marriage. Finally…
I’d never wish anxiety on anyone, but I can’t help being thankful that my partner…
A bit terrifying, but mostly exciting, falling in love can be magical, no matter who you…
I’m a single mom living with two forms of arthritis. I’ve learned that the key to a happy…
Most women tell me it doesn’t get better, but it does get easier.
"Was I overreacting?" I asked myself. "Was I being too sensitive? Was he right that I was…
If you’re in a relationship with a partner who is hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, experts say the way you talk…
PTSD can be a challenging condition to live with. Having the support of a compassionate loved one can make a world of…
Tensions at home might be running a little higher than usual, but that's a pretty common outcome of crisis like COVID-19.
We break down everything from setting boundaries around COVID-19 concerns, virtual and physically distant first date ideas…
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, some will find that their libido spikes, and others will see it disappear completely…
You know that flip your stomach does when you’re in the company of a certain person…
Has the kissing waned in your relationship? Are you more air kiss than actual kiss when…
Sex can be the ultimate expression of romantic love. Or an emotional roller coaster. Or…
There's no right or wrong way to cuddle, but these common cuddling positions can pave the…
Being touch starved — also known as skin hunger or touch deprivation — occurs when a…
How long it takes to fall in love varies from person to person, relationship to…
According to this expert, these "trauma-informed love languages" can lead to deeper…
Sex and romance may come to mind first, but intimacy plays a role in other types of…
Looking for proof that you and your partner, potential partner, or pal are intellectually compatible? Here's what to look for.
If the dirty questions you’re asking your boo don’t go beyond “Who’s doing the next load of laundry? You or me?” you and your…
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this. Everyone's different, and what's important for some may not be at all important…
Sexual compatibility comes down to shared understandings, needs, and wants around sex. If you and your partner aren't…
Being good in bed isn’t about penis size, but how you handle it. Here's what you need to know about pleasure, pain, and…
After being diagnosed with HIV, David faced several challenges and reactions rooted in…
Real serodiscordant couples recount how they met and how they maintain a happy and healthy…
When Wayne and I first met, we were kids with carefree lives and childhood crushes. We…
MS bloggers (and romantic couple) Dan and Jennifer Digmann offer advice on how to approach…
From the Manic Pixie Dream Girl fantasy to myths that people with borderline personality…
There’s no problem a loving couple committed to their marriage can’t solve... but asking…
After nearly 20 years of dating and marriage, the author of this moving personal essay…
At 27 years old, Anjali Pinto lost her husband suddenly to an undiagnosed aortic…
Every relationship is unique, but most follow a similar path that can be broken down into 5 stages. Learn about each stage…
The honeymoon phase commonly comes to an end one way or the other. The question is: Should it?
A lack of communication can bring down even the most picture-perfect relationships. Learn how to recognize communication…
Constantly questioning your relationship? You might be dealing with relationship anxiety. Learn how to recognize and overcome…
Online couples therapy is now more accessible than ever. Here are a techniques, activities, and exercises you can try.
The term emotionally unavailable gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean…
Ever felt like someone was just stringing you along with the occasional Instagram ”like“…
Ghosting, a term that refers to the sudden disappearance of a friend or romantic interest…
Love bombing is a technique that some people use to manipulate a romantic partner. Learn…
It’s easy to identify cheating when there’s genital-to-genital action involved. But what…
What is gaslighting, exactly? Learn what this particular manipulation tactic involves and…
Stonewalling can make it nearly impossible to work through important issues in your…
Emotional manipulation, or “negging,” can be so subtle at first that you don’t see it for…
When discussing domestic violence, many people immediately think about physical abuse. But domestic violence can take many…
After you’ve attempted to minimize contact with them, your abuser may attempt to control or hurt you through post-separation…
How long you have to report domestic violence depends on several factors, including the type of abuse that occurred and…
Each year, more than 10 million men and women experience domestic violence. Being the victim of domestic violence isn’t your…
Relationship abuse can cause lingering trauma or PTSD, but you don’t have to live with these effects forever. With time and…
Depression can take a toll on both you and your partner – here's how to support yourself…
If you’re dating someone recovering from alcohol use disorder (alcoholism), you might be…
Dating someone with ADHD isn't too different from dating anybody else, but it does offer…
If you or your partner is diagnosed with HPV, you may have some questions. Here’s how HPV…
With proper treatment, a robust self-care practice, and sound communication, it's possible…
Here are three ways that your partner‘s eating disorder might show up in your relationship,
Unusual anger is one common mood change after a stroke. These eight tips from therapists…
Infertility can put stress on existing relationships, but implementing a few specific…
Just like cheating, micro-cheating, sex, and kink, what counts as a 'dead bedroom' varies…
Don’t let the boring trope that putting a ring on it will ruin your sex life — you and…
If your spouse is living with depression, it's important not to take their mood personally.
Negative and non-confrontational communication in a relationship can lead to poorer mental…
Conflict, mismatched needs, and communication issues can cause unhappiness in your…
Curious about trying couples therapy but can't get your partner on board? We asked 6…
Not sure what comes next after divorce? We've got you.