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How to Be a Better Communicator Using the Feedback Wheel

Learn to use the Feedback Wheel to navigate difficult conversations with your partner and be a better communicator. Hint: It’s not about who’s “right.”…

Why Taking Time Outs is the Most Important Skill for Couples

Our partners can trigger us. If that feels like an understatement, you’re not alone. People often choose partners who hit their sensitive spots.…

Your Partner’s Menstrual Cycle: Their Needs, Mood, and More

If your intimate partner has a menstrual cycle, you likely know when they’re on their period. But do you know what’s happening the rest of the time?…

9 First Date Flirting Tips, Backed by Research

Flirting can be super subtle. The tactics you choose may depend on your and your dates gender(s) and whether you’re looking for a fling or longer term love.…

Free Valentine’s Day Gifts: 10 No-Spend Ideas

Ideas for everyone, whether or not you intend on spending money this Valentine’s Day.…

Burnt Out from Dating? 4 Healthier Ways to Look for Love

Dating to help yourself feel better can lead to decisions you regret later. Instead, expert Erin Davidson recommends ways to stay true to yourself.…

Why Self-Compassion Is Key for Your Relationships: Expert

Learning to be more self-compassionate can help you and your relationships in some surprising ways, explains expert Kristin Neff.…

How to Manage a Long-Distance Break-Up

Breaking up is hard to do. And there’s no right way to do it. Relationship experts share their advice for identifying when it’s time to call it quits and tips for how to manage the conversation.…

What Kills Long-Distance Relationships? Plus What to Do

Long distance relationships can be fulfiling, but these common problems spell trouble, according to relationship therapist Jaime Bronstein.…

Reading Literary Fiction May Make You More Emotionally Intelligent

But popular fiction may not have the same benefits.…

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