Relationships

The Lonely Reality of Being the "Bonus Friend"

Feb 12, 2025

The Lonely Reality of Being the "Bonus Friend"

There's no denying that making friends as an adult is hard.

How Weight-Loss Drugs Led to a "Relationship Nightmare" For This Couple

Feb 12, 2025

How Weight-Loss Drugs Led to a "Relationship Nightmare" For This Couple

Valerie Gill started taking Contrave, a prescription weight-loss medication, 11 months ago after experiencing weight-related health issues that she found uncontrollable with methods like diet and exercise.

Worried About Texting an Ex? Send Them to the "Graveyard"

Feb 12, 2025

Worried About Texting an Ex? Send Them to the "Graveyard"

We've all been there: tempted to text or call your ex (or situationship) for a little classic comfort, to be vulnerable, to attempt to find the ever-elusive closure, or just simply reconnect.

Are You Guilty of "Success Bombing"? Experts Explain the Signs

Jan 31, 2025

Are You Guilty of "Success Bombing"? Experts Explain the Signs

"Celebrate your wins" is standard advice — especially for people who quickly move on to their next goal without acknowledging the progress they've made.

How Podcast Hosts Became Our Relationship Experts

Jan 28, 2025

How Podcast Hosts Became Our Relationship Experts

At 23 years old, Mackenzie Jaquish moved into a spacious apartment in Seattle with her long-term boyfriend.

Why Some Couples Are Joining the "Living Apart Together" Movement

Jan 15, 2025

Why Some Couples Are Joining the "Living Apart Together" Movement

Imagine a world where you never fight with your partner about washing dishes or laundry or whose turn it is to clean the bathroom.

The Surprising Way Sobriety Changed My Social Life

Jan 9, 2025

The Surprising Way Sobriety Changed My Social Life

It's been almost five months since I decided to stop drinking alcohol, and it has completely changed my social life — but not at all in the way I thought it would.

Men in Relationships Need More Women Friends

Dec 17, 2024

Men in Relationships Need More Women Friends

I dread meeting hetero married couples at parties.

Friend Breakups Are Common. Why Don’t We Talk About Them More?

Dec 12, 2024

Friend Breakups Are Common. Why Don’t We Talk About Them More?

Friendships can be full of ups and downs.

Why Do Husbands of Breadwinner Wives Struggle to Pull Their Weight at Home?

Dec 5, 2024

Why Do Husbands of Breadwinner Wives Struggle to Pull Their Weight at Home?

Dirty dishes left in the sink, an overflowing laundry basket, the simple question "What's for dinner?" If you're in an unbalanced marriage, these simple things might make one member of the couple cringe.

Machismo Gave Me Self-Confidence — and Hurt My Partnership

Dec 4, 2024

Machismo Gave Me Self-Confidence — and Hurt My Partnership

There's a lot of discussion about what makes a man these days.

Find My Friends Changed My Friendships

Dec 2, 2024

Find My Friends Changed My Friendships

My friends and I share our locations indefinitely through the Find My app, formerly known as Find My Friends.