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The 3 Things Every Relationship Needs to Last, According to a Psychologist
A review of 27 studies revisits the triangular theory of love, highlighting intimacy, passion, and commitment as key components.
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Scientists Asked 5,331 People About ‘Body Counts.’ Here’s What They Found.
A study of 5,331 people found men and women judged sexual histories similarly, and the timing of past relationships mattered too.
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The ‘Black Cat’ Dating Trend Could Change How You Approach Relationships
A therapist explains why confidence, independence, and healthy boundaries matter more than acting mysterious or withholding affection.
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7 Dating Mistakes to Avoid After Divorce, According to a Therapist
From looking for a replacement ex to rushing into romance, a therapist explains the common traps that can make dating after divorce harder.
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Bonnie Blue Thinks Cheating Makes Men Better Husbands. Here’s What Experts Have to Say.
The OnlyFans creator argued that men deserve sex outside marriage, but relationship experts warn that infidelity can destroy trust.
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Photo: Manu Vega / Getty Images 5 Relationship Red Flags You Should Never Ignore, According to a Therapist
Fear of disagreement, weaponized vulnerabilities, gaslighting, conditional affection, and ignored boundaries can all signal emotional danger.
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Photo: Vuk Saric / Getty Images The New Breakup Trend That’s Basically Quiet Quitting Your Relationship
It happens when one partner slowly withdraws emotionally, avoids intimacy and starts imagining a future without ever formally ending things.
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The Breakup Trend That’s Basically the Opposite of Ghosting
The approach centers on honesty, boundaries, and a clear final conversation instead of disappearing or dragging out the end.
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What’s the Difference Between Cheating and Having an Affair?
Cheating can be brief or one-time, while an affair usually involves an ongoing pattern of intimacy, secrecy, and repeated deception.
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This Is the ‘Perfect’ Age Gap for a Lasting Relationship. Plan Accordingly.
Studies suggest couples within about three years of each other tend to report higher satisfaction and lower divorce risk.
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5 Rules for Opening Your Relationship Without Blowing It Up
Go slow, make honesty possible, plan for jealousy and new crushes, and expect your original agreements to evolve once real life kicks in.
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This New Dating Tool Lets You Background-Check a Match Before the First Date
Stud or Dud searches public records for marriages, court cases, addresses, and other details that might expose red flags before a date.