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3 Tips for Dating Someone Who Lives With Their Ex

If you’re dating someone who lives with their ex, there are 3 things experts recommend doing: be cautious, express your concerns, and trust your instincts. …

What Is Gaslighting? Examples and How to Protect Yourself

Gaslighting is emotional abuse that manipulates someone into questioning their reality, memory or perceptions. It can lead to a reliance on the gaslighter.…

What Is Alloparenting? Raising Kids in a Community

Alloparenting is when children receive care and guidance from adults around them beyond their parents. It can have benefits for everyone.…

Sexual Fluidity in Women and Men: What the Research Says

Sexual fluidity is surprisingly common in men and women. It’s influenced by many factors, including your biology and social situation.…

What Do Women Fantasize About? 8 Common Sex Fantasies

What do women fantasize about? Everything — but a few sex fantasies are incredibly common. …

7 Top Male Sexual Fantasies: What the Research Says

Having erotic fantasies is extremely common. But are men’s and women’s sexual fantasies different? Here’s what the research says about top male sexual fantasies.…

Love vs. Codependency: How to Trust Yourself

It can be hard to tell a healthy loving relationship apart from codependency, especially if you’re trying to avoid harmful old patterns. Here’s what to know.…

Polyamory vs. Polygamy: Consent, Marriage, Power, and More

Polyamory and polygamy both involve more than two romantic partners, but they’re different when it comes to who has the power in the relationship.…

Codependency vs. Interdependency: Understanding the Difference and Finding Healthier Connections

Learn how to shift from a codependent to an interdependent relationship through open communication, setting boundaries, and possibly therapy.…

What Are Healthy Boundaries and How to Set Them

Healthy boundaries enhance trust and self-care. Prioritize, be clear, and uphold your values. Learn how to set limits. …

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