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24 Gay-Friendly First Date Ideas for a Safe, Fun Time

Safety is key in queer dating, but drinking doesn’t have to be. Choosing a shared activity can help you make a genuine connection while keeping things playful.…

15 Board Games for Couples: Game Night, Travel, Spicy, & More

Board games are a way to bring fun back into your quality time with your partner. They’re like fun-containing supplements you can take when you’re running low.…

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.…

Why Talking to Strangers and Meeting New People Is Scary, and How to Do It Anyway

Starting a conversation with a stranger “in the wild” can be overwhelming. Expert Alaina Provenzano, LCSW, recommends a mindset and a few baby steps to try.…

7 Ways Childhood Trauma Can Affect Your Relationships

Difficulty asking for help, being socially withdrawn can all stem from the effects of childhood trauma. Find out how else trauma can manifest in adulthood. …

How Does Chronic Illness Impact Relationships? Plus, What to Do

Discover how chronic illness reshapes love and connections, pushing relationships to new depths of understanding and empathy.…

Gossip Definition: What Is It and How to Manage

Gossiping might seem fun in the moment, but it can hurt feelings and make it harder to build trust. Here’s how to avoid harmful gossip. …

Why Making “Willing Sacrifices” in a Relationship Is Essential

Healthy relationships involve compromise. Relationship therapist Erin Davidson outlines how to compromise without fueling resentment. …

Why Scheduling Intimacy is Important: The Myth of Spontaneous Sex

Anticipation can help spark desire. Sex therapist Erin Davidson outlines the benefits of penciling in sexy time.…

What Is Most Important to a Man in a Relationship?

Expert Melody Phu covers the things men value most including time alone, trust, open communication, and affirmation.…

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