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7 People Share How They Discovered Their Partner Was Emotionally Cheating

“She was quick to start fights…and spoke fondly of a coworker.”
Losing battle

5 Signs You and Your Partner’s Arguments Are Unhealthy

If one of you regularly employs the silent treatment, that’s a problem.
Love

I Have a Great Partner—So Why Do I Still Feel Lonely?

You don’t have to be by yourself to feel disconnected.
Love

6 Not-Obvious Signs You’re Falling Out of Love With Your Partner

There’s a difference between needing a little space and fantasizing about a separate life.
State of the union

Scheduling a Weekly ‘House Meeting’ With My Partner Changed My Damn Life

Now we save the stressful stuff for our check-ins so we can actually enjoy our couch time and date nights.

9 Very Hot Non-Penetrative Sex Ideas

If you can’t—or don’t want to—get it in, we’ve got some moves that’ll still get you off.
Life

What to Do If Your People-Focused Job Completely Drains Your Social Battery

These little strategies can help you preserve some energy for your loved ones—and yourself.
Love

How Bad Is It, Really, to Go Through Your Partner’s Phone When They’re Not Looking?

Sneaking a peek at their texts can be tempting, but we asked a therapist if it’s worth it.
Love

What Does ‘Enough’ Sex Really Look Like in a Healthy Relationship?

Is once a week really the sweet spot? We asked experts to weigh in.
Love

‘All My Exes Are Crazy’ Is a Relationship Red Flag You Should Take Seriously

Constantly trash-talking people they once loved reveals a lot about their character.

14 Non-Corny Ways to Feel Much Closer to Your Partner

Ask them for advice, sleep in their clothes, and sneak a candy bar into their work bag.
Love

How to Get Really, Really Good at Kissing

Tips about form, technique, and all things tongue.
Love

8 People Share How Their Divorce Changed Their Life for the Better

“Finally, I loved what I did for a living. I loved who I was and the new friends I’d made.”
Life

How to Be a Genuinely Good Listener

Just because you can technically hear someone, doesn’t mean they feel heard.
Love

The One Thing You Should Never Do When Your Partner Is Annoying You

If you actually want them to change their ways, you have to be strategic.
Words of diss-couragement

The One Thing You Should Never Say to a Friend Going Through a Breakup

It’s a well-meaning comment, but it can make your heartbroken buddy feel worse.
Love

Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater? Here’s What Couples Therapists Think

If you’re paranoid about your S.O.—or judging your friend for taking back an unfaithful partner—read this.
Mind blowing

How to Get Out of Your Head During Sex So You Can Actually Enjoy It 

Whether you’re wondering what your partner thinks of your body or worried that you’ll never come.
Love

The Biggest Relationship Problems Couples Therapists See Over and Over Again

Overbearing in-laws come up a lot. 
Mad about you

What to Do If You’re Starting to Resent Every Little Thing Your Partner Does

The volume of their voice during Zoom calls probably isn’t really what you’re annoyed about.
Business etiquette

What Are the Rules for Talking About Your Sex Life With Friends?

Sharing dirty details can be fun (and healthy!) but it’s important to respect everyone’s boundaries.
Exposure therapy

How to Really, Actually Feel Better Naked

Insecurity is normal, but at a certain point, it can keep you from enjoying life to the fullest.
Love

How to Get Back Into Dating After a Long-Term Relationship Crumbles

Keep an open mind. Ask the right questions. Know that you’ve got this.
Down bad

Why Does Having a Crush Put Me in Utter Mental Hell?

Has a hot person turned you, a confident adult, into an Instagram-refreshing buffoon? Blame your brain chemistry.