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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 things you should never feel obligated to explain to anyone.
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12 of the Most Ridiculous Dating Tips from the 1930s
My, how times have changed! Some 80 years ago, anything from having your mom send you flowers to playing bridge...
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60 Punny Food Pickup Lines Your Sweetheart Will Eat Up
These one-liners are so cheesy—or is it corny?—you'll laugh out loud!
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10 Silent Signs You Have Intimacy Issues
Fear of intimacy is understandable—and common—but the inability to overcome that fear will wreck your relationships. First, you need to...
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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...
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31 Relationship Deal Breakers for Men You’ll Want to Know
What are the most common relationship deal breakers, according to men? We asked psychologists, relationship experts and single guys to...
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11 Surprising Signs Your Partner is a Keeper
Here's how to know if you're in it for the long haul.
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10 Beautiful Words That Should Make a Comeback
Listen up, language lovers. Increase your vocabulary with these pretty words that roll off the tongue.
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8 Outrageous Marriage Proposals You Have to Read to Believe
Some grooms to be are really willing to go the extra mile to surprise their potential brides, so much so...
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29 Tips for Finding Love in Your 40s
Ah, love. It's wonderful and terrifying no matter when you find it. But looking for love after 40 comes with...
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10 Aphrodisiacs That Actually Work, According to Science
Since the beginning of recorded time, people have been seeking the secret to sexual satisfaction. Wherever you look, there's an...
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Every Royal Wedding Bouquet Must Include This One Special Flower
Royal brides have been following the tradition since 1840.
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This Is the Time in Your Marriage When Your Partner Is Most Likely to Cheat
Some things don't age too well over time.
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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...
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11 Daily Habits of Couples in Healthy Relationships
Do you expect your partner to take out the trash every week without ever being thanked? Can you recall the...
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10 Signs Your Partner Is Not “The One”
The desire to find the right partner can lead you to overlook red flags, label erratic behavior as typical ups...
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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.
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These Are the Photos Your Dating Profile Absolutely Must Have, According to Matchmakers
Save the selfies and group photos with your squad for Instagram.
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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.
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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....
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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...
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The Centuries-Old Reason Why Brides Carry Bouquets
They're more than just good-looking decorations.
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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...
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11 Things to Never Post About Your Relationship on Social Media
When it comes to social media and relationships, less is definitely more. Here’s what experts say should stay offline.
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I Was Afraid to Tell My Grandmother I Was Gay. Her Reaction Left Me Speechless.
For years, I lived in fear that my conservative grandmother would discover I was gay. Once she did, the reality...
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Marriage Advice for Newlyweds That Every Couple Should Read
A good marriage doesn’t just happen. Experts, real-life newlyweds, and seasoned married couples share 10 surprising secrets to create a...
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27 Classic Children’s Book Quotes Every Adult Needs To Hear
"All grown-ups were once children... but only a few of them remember it."