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New Report: This Is the No. 1 City for Singles in the U.S.

Looking to boost your dating life? You might just want to consider a move. A new report says these are the best cities for singles.

100 Flirty Questions to Ask a Guy That Will Really Get His Attention

Got a secret crush? A new boyfriend? A handsome husband? We've got the perfect flirty questions to ask a guy...


100 Flirty Questions to Ask a Girl That Are Sure to Make Her Smile

From silly to serious to steamy, these flirty questions to ask a girl will help you start something new or...


50 Flirty Memes That Will Make Your Crush Blush

Modern romance is all about cheeky communication, and these flirty memes are sure to make your crush smile—maybe even blush


What Is a Beige Flag?

We all have one!

100+ Sweet Nicknames for Your Girlfriend or Wife That Will Make Her Love You Even More

Whether you want to go sweet, sexy or silly, these romantic nicknames for your girlfriend or wife are sure to...


120+ Flirty Nicknames for Your Boyfriend or Husband That Set the Stage for Romance

Love is in the air! Here’s how to choose the perfect nickname for your hunka hunka burnin' love—aka your boyfriend...

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14 Ways to Be Romantic and Sweep Your Partner Off Their Feet

Prioritizing romance keeps your relationship hot and healthy. We've got the expert advice you need to learn how to be...


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81 Flirty Texts to Send to That Special Someone

Crafting the perfect flirty text is an art form—but we’ve made it easy for you with these ideas guaranteed to...


The 10 Most Romantic Island Destinations in the United States

Romantic islands perfect for a couple's getaway, a special celebration, or even a wedding ceremony are closer than you think....


15 Signs You May Have a Love Addiction

The idea of being addicted to love, an emotion we all feel and want others to feel for us, may...

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11 Signs You Can Totally Trust Your Partner

While part of trust is simply taking your partner's word, these little indicators make it easier to know you're in...


Over 40? Whatever You Do, Avoid These 9 Dating Mistakes

If you want to have fun, save time, and find a great mate, here's what not to do, from the...


16 Explanations You Don’t Owe Anyone—Really

The choices we make define us, so we deserve to be confident in those decisions—No justification necessary. These are the...


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13 Surprising Marriage Laws You Might Be Breaking Right Now

Who knew: there are towns where marriage laws hold that you can't sleep naked next to your spouse, where mistreating...


10 Signs You Should Say “Yes” to a Second Date

Is this date a total dud or do they deserve another chance? Why you should go on that second date...


10 Early Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship

According to recent statistics, nearly 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner every minute. If that's not startling...


7 Clear Signs You’re In a Rebound Relationship

If your Facebook page still says you're "in a relationship," but now it's with someone new, it may be a...


10 Online Dating Terms You Need to Know Now

From the onset of "cuffing season" to "the zombie's return," this is the lingo you need to know about dating,...


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There Are 4 Types of People—and These Two Types Are the Most Compatible

Zodiac signs and Myers-Briggs types have nothing on this test.


Science Just Proved That Online Dating Is a Waste of Your Time—Here’s Why

Relationship science has a long way to go before it figures out an algorithm for true love.


Here’s How Long You Should Wait for a Response to That First Text Message

At what point do you stop staring at your phone and realize that you probably won't be hearing back? It...


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10 Simple, Fun Ways to Make New Couple Friends

What's even harder than finding your perfect other half? Finding another couple of like-minded, fun people to hang out with....


Advice from a Dating Expert: 8 Ways to Meet and Attract New People

Kimberly Seltzer, a therapist, dating, and makeover expert, explains how to take a more active role in finding romance.

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When Your Spouse Doesn’t Like Your BFFs, It’s the Marriage That Suffers, Says Science

A new study finds that our taste in friends may hold the key to a happy marriage, or actually destroy...



9 Ways to Keep Paranoia from Destroying Your Relationships

When trust issues in a relationship are fueled by paranoia or self-sabotaging thoughts, these doubts may be even more of...


“Netflix Cheating” Is On the Rise—and Chances Are You’ve Been Cheated on Already

When watching a few extra episodes has far greater consequences than you might think.


8 Solutions to Get Rid of Awkward Silence on a First Date

First dates are exciting but also nerve-wracking. Follow these steps to avoid awkward silences, and you'll be killing the dating...


Can Long Distance Relationships Really Work? What the Surprising Science Says

Living far away from your partner in a long distance relationship could actually bring you closer together.