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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How to Share Your Sex Fantasies With Your Partner Without Feeling Weird
It's important when it comes to establishing trust and intimacy within your relationship.
How Couples Should Decide Whether Counseling Is Worth It, According to Therapists
You might think there needs to be something drastically wrong with your relationship to go—the experts disagree.
How to Know If You’re in a Codependent Relationship (and What to Do About It)
In a codependent relationship, one person is a "caretaker," and the other is a "taker."
How to Date Someone With Kids
Reality check: The children will always come first.
How to Date Someone Who Has Anxiety
Your partner’s anxiety might be difficult to navigate, but that doesn’t mean you should discard the relationship.
Your Dating App Voice Prompt Sucks (and How to Make It Better)
Your Shrek impression might just get you to match with your soulmate—but boring one-word answers will not.
How to Spot an 'Emotional Vampire' (and Know If You Are One)
If a friend regularly drains you of your energy, you may be in the midst of one.
How to Know If You Have a Fear of Abandonment (and What to Do About It)
Are you constantly concerned about left behind by others? You might have a fear of abandonment.
The Best 'Friend Date' Ideas That Aren't Just Getting Drinks
Because your adult friendships deserve just as much attention as your romantic relationship.
How to Set Boundaries With Your Mom
It's a complex endeavor, but it may actually help your relationship.
What Are Relationship ‘Pink Flags’ (and What Can You Do About Them)?
Not every negative trait is a "red flag." Some are pink, and you can work through them.
The ‘Four Horsemen’ That Can Predict Whether You’ll Get Divorced
If these "Four Horsemen" show up in your marriage continuously, you’re more likely to be headed for divorce court.
Clever Ways to Start a Conversation on a Dating App (That Aren’t Creepy, Cheesy, or Boring)
Why is it that no one who is "fluent in sarcasm" is able to hold a conversation?
What Is Behavior Mirroring and When Should You Use It?
Employ this technique when you want to make a good impression, solve an argument, or foster greater connection.
Go Ahead, Get High on Your Wedding Day
It’s your wedding; if you’d prefer a puff over a swig, don’t let anybody stop you.
11 Low-Effort Ways to Majorly Improve Your Sex Life, According to Lifehacker Readers
None of you brought up Kegels, so I'm bringing them up here.
When to Show Your ‘Gross’ Side in a New Relationship
You should be breaking out the sweatpants and showing your schlubby side much sooner than you think.
How to Actually Stay Calm During an Argument
It's not worth it to fight if you don't have to, but try telling yourself that in the heat of the moment.