Relationships

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Therapy-Inspired Advice
By Louisa Eunice

Forget Date Night — “Relationship Hygiene” Might Be The Real Secret To A Happy Marriage

It’s all about dealing with the little things before they calcify into big problems.

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I Was So Hopeful

The First Woman I Dated After My Divorce Love-Bombed Me — & I Fell For It

At first, it felt intoxicating. But I had to learn the hard way that real love isn’t performative.

Fight, conflict and black couple in a kitchen argue, stress or affair confrontation in their home. D...
we need to talk

Is Bickering A Bad Sign In A Relationship, Or Is It Healthy?

As long as it’s lighthearted, experts think it’s actually a good thing.

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Shhhh

“I Masturbate Every Day; My Husband Doesn’t Know” & 28 Other Mom Confessions

It’s only Tuesday, but we’ve got some stuff to say.

A woman scrolls on her phone in bed as her husband sleeps beside her.
It's Not You, It's Me

I’m Happily Married... So Why Can’t I Stop Watching DivorceTok?

Experts unpack the allure and psychology of marathon-watching breakup content.

to each their own?

This Husband “Hates” When His Wife Takes A Shower Without Him & The Internet Is Weirded Out

Bro, GIVE HER SPACE!

Therapy-Inspired Advice
By Louisa Eunice

Forget Date Night — “Relationship Hygiene” Might Be The Real Secret To A Happy Marriage

It’s all about dealing with the little things before they calcify into big problems.

I Was So Hopeful
By Jill Layton

The First Woman I Dated After My Divorce Love-Bombed Me — & I Fell For It

At first, it felt intoxicating. But I had to learn the hard way that real love isn’t performative.

we need to talk
By Katie McPherson

Is Bickering A Bad Sign In A Relationship, Or Is It Healthy?

As long as it’s lighthearted, experts think it’s actually a good thing.

Shhhh
By Samantha Darby

“I Masturbate Every Day; My Husband Doesn’t Know” & 28 Other Mom Confessions

It’s only Tuesday, but we’ve got some stuff to say.

It's Not You, It's Me
By Julie Sprankles

I’m Happily Married... So Why Can’t I Stop Watching DivorceTok?

Experts unpack the allure and psychology of marathon-watching breakup content.

to each their own?
By Katie Garrity

This Husband “Hates” When His Wife Takes A Shower Without Him & The Internet Is Weirded Out

Bro, GIVE HER SPACE!

I Can *See* You Viewed My Evite, You Know
By Samantha Darby

How Many Times Should You Invite Friends Before Giving Up?

Let’s talk about “rules” regarding friendships.

does he have a point?
By Sarah Aswell

A Dad Complained That His Wife's Life Is "Cooler" Than His & People Had Thoughts

She works part time and takes care of everything at home — he’s feeling resentful.

bro, really?!
By Katie Garrity

The Internet Is Fuming After This Boyfriend Ate All His Girlfriend's Marathon Snacks During Her Race

He had one job.

Let's Talk About (No) Sex, Baby
By Samantha Darby

"I Thought I Had A Sexual Disorder, But I Just Didn't Want Sex With My Husband"

A mom just like us — comparing prices at the grocery store, cheering at the baseball field three times a week, running PTA meetings — shares her sex story, no matter how “boring” or “shocking” it may be.

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