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Are You in a Situationship? How to Tell and What to Do About It

Here's what it means to be in a situationship and what experts recommend you do about these often confusing relationships.


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How to Use the 5 Love Languages, According to Therapists

Relationships are tricky, but therapists say knowing about the five love languages could make expressing love easier.


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What Is Trauma Bonding? What Therapists Want You to Know

Trauma bonding happens when you form an emotional bond with a physical or emotional abuser. Learn the signs of these...


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Here Are 9 Ways to Make Friends as an Adult

Friends can help prevent feelings of isolation and loneliness, but making friends as an adult can be difficult. These...


16 Things to Know About Attachment Theory

Attachment theory can tell you a lot about how you connect in relationships. Here's what to know...


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A Guide to Healthy Relationships (and How to Spot Unhealthy Ones)

Personal connections and healthy relationships may help you lead a happier life. Here's how to recognize toxic behavior, and...


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9 Red Flags in a Relationship that Mean Trouble

Whether you're dating or an already committed couple, pay attention to these warning signs that can mean trouble in your...


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Why Arguing Doesn’t Work—and What to Do Instead

Arguing can be counterproductive. Instead, try motivational interviewing, a tactic used by therapists to help people broaden their views.

Ghosting Someone? Here’s the Best Way to Handle a Breakup Instead

Leave the ghosting antics to Halloween. Here's why people ghost out on relationships, the effects on both parties, and...


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How to Leave an Abusive Relationship: 18 Expert Tips

Here's how to tell if you're in an abusive relationship and how to safely leave for a better life.


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How to Fix a Broken Relationship: 8 Expert Tips

Before you try to fix a broken relationship, you must first know what's going wrong as a couple. Here's where...


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What is Love Bombing? 11 Ways to Spot this Relationship Red Flag

Getting a lot of big gifts and declarations of undying love early in a relationship? This could be a


Is Depression Affecting Your Relationship? 8 Ways to Tell

Depression can be one of the biggest challenges in a relationship—and one that you may be able to conquer...


17 Quotes that Shed Light on Passive-Aggressive Behavior

Passive-aggressive behavior can cause huge rifts and lasting pain in relationships, but you don't have to stay locked in this...


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5 Relationship Deal Breakers That Suggest It’s Time to Move on

Most healthy relationships require compromise, but if you see these red flags in your partner, pay close attention—especially if...


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Trust in a Relationship: Why It’s Important—and How to Build It

Trust in a relationship is a critical part of a happy, healthy romantic partnership. Follow our expert tips on how...


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Are You in an Unhealthy Relationship? Here’s How to Tell

Relationship experts reveal the telltale signs of an unhealthy relationship, plus how to know if it's time to end it.

Can a Narcissist Change? Here’s What Experts Say

Narcissists believe that they are living their best life—so would they ever agree to change their destructive behaviors? Here's...


How to Move on from a Relationship in 10 Steps

Breaking up is hard to do—but you can turn the process into a more positive experience with our...


Do You Have Narcissistic Parents? How to Tell

Narcissism and parenting don't mesh well. Here's how to tell if you have narcissistic parents and how to deal with...


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What Is Breadcrumbing? How to Spot This Red Flag in Relationships

If you're worried a person—either a friend or a potential romantic partner—is stringing you along by breadcrumbing you, here's how...


How Important Is Sex in a Relationship? Here’s What Experts Say

Experts reveal how important sex is in a relationship and how to have a sex life both you and...


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Are You Self-Sabotaging Relationships? Here’s What to Do

Here are the signs you may be self-sabotaging your relationships, how to fix it, and when to seek help.

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What Is Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome?

The mental and emotional consequences of dating a narcissist can be narcissistic abuse syndrome. Here's what therapists want you...


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Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships: How to Tell the Difference

Experts reveal how to tell the difference between a healthy vs. unhealthy relationship, when to seek professional help, and when...


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What Is Narcissistic Abuse? 6 People Share Real-Life Examples

Narcissistic abuse can be hard to pinpoint. Here, real people share what it was like having a relationship with a...


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6 Characteristics of a Healthy Relationship

Experts detail the characteristics of a healthy relationship, including trust, respect, and communication, and tips on how to achieve...


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17 Abusive Relationship Quotes to Help You Move On

All relationships should be free of physical, mental, and emotional abuse. Here are abusive relationship quotes to help you leave...


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What Is a Toxic Relationship? What Therapists Need You to Know

Toxicity can exist on a spectrum, but the key to knowing where your relationship falls lies in your partner's behavior.