Relationships
Understand how to nurture the bonds between you and your loved ones, whether you’re experiencing problems in the bedroom, weathering an emotional rough patch, or need clear-cut relationship advice.
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These Habits Are Cute When Dating but Irritating in a Relationship, According to Lifehacker Readers
Doing a baby voice is not conducive to longterm happiness.
What Did You Find Cute When Dating but Irritating in a Relationship?
After a while, your rose-colored glasses begin to lose their rosy tint.
How to Start Having Sex Again
Turns out you may not be the only one in the midst of a sexual drought.
Clever Ways to Make a Long-Distance Relationship Suck Less
Try these things when phone calls and text messages just aren't cutting it anymore.
How to Improve Communication in Your Relationship
What do you do when a relationship seems to go silent?
Does It Really Help to Masturbate Before Texting Your Ex?
A self-love session can help you figure out how you really feel and what you really want.
Here’s How Single Men Can Rise to Women’s Higher Standards
Don't let toxic masculinity hold you back from a healthy, happy relationship.
Don’t Be a Defensive Listener, and Other Ways to Fight ‘Better’ With Your Partner
Improve communication in your relationship by remembering that you're on the same team.
Are You Sexting Enough?
Find out how all those NSFW pics and dirty messages are impacting your relationship.
How to Reconnect After a Friendship Breakup
A broken friendship hurts as much as a failed romantic one—but you can mend it.
How Do You Navigate Social Media After a Breakup?
Perusing a profile full of photos of your ex: stressful.
How to Start Having Sex With Your Spouse Again After a Long Dry Spell
A sexless marriage is actually pretty common, but it doesn't have to mean hope is lost.
How to Get an Actually Good Match on a Dating App
While dating in the modern age may be a chore, we found a few ways to boost your odds.
How Much Fighting Is Too Much Fighting in a Relationship?
Hint: It’s really more about how you fight than how much you fight.
How to Apologize When You're Not Sorry
If you aren't remorseful, that's your business, but you still need to be practical about this.
10 Wince-Inducing Sex-Related Injuries (and How to Avoid Them)
We all want to have fun with our partner/partners of choice, but lets stay safe out there.
How to Start a Casual Sex Relationship
There is nothing shameful about casual sex—if you're being open and honest.
Five Easy Ways to Improve Your Sex Life
These small steps may lead to major advancements in the bedroom.