Signs You're Carrying The Burden Of Emotional Labor In Your Friendship
Friendships are crucial for anyone, but carrying the burden of emotional labor can have negative effects on your health. Here are the signs.
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Signs You Aren't As Invested In Your Relationship As Your Partner Is
Wondering if your partner has interest is painful, but it's just as stressful to figure out if your feelings for your partner have changed. -
How To Bring Arguments With Your Partner Off Your Phone And Into Real Life
Addressing conflict in relationships is hard enough. Here's how to stop arguing over text messages and embrace constructive communication IRL. -
How To Confidently Dish Out A Rejection When You're Just Not Interested
No-one likes getting turned down, but if you're just not interested, these tips can help you dish out rejection quickly, cleanly, and confidently. -
The Difference Between Venting And Relationship Triangulation, Explained
Getting frustrated with your partner is normal, but what's the difference between venting and relationship triangulation, and is either behavior healthy? -
10 Signs You May Want To Press Pause On Your Love Life
Dating can be stressful at the best of times, so how do you know when it's time to press pause on your dating life? -
How To Let Your Partner Know Their Phone Behavior Bugs You
Phubbing can easily create damaging cracks in your relationship with your significant other. Here's how to address your partner's problematic phone behavior. -
How To Prevent Jealousy From Getting In The Way Of Being Happy For Your Thriving Friends
If you have thriving friends who seem to be living your dream life, jealousy may arise. Here's how to combat those feelings so you can maintain your happiness. -
Your Guide To Argument Styles And How They Can Influence Conflict In Your Relationships
Everyone has different ways of arguing, but certain argument styles can increase conflict more than others. Here's how to know what your argument style is. -
How To Prepare For The Impending Loss Of A Loved One
Anticipatory grief can be complicated, devastating, and debilitating. Here's how to cope with the impending loss of your loved one. -
Signs You're Self-Sabotaging Your Relationship (And How To Cut It Out)
Self-sabotaging your relationship can indicate deeper issues; here are the signs to look out for and what you can do to fix it. -
Compersion: What It Means And How It Ties Into Ethical Non-Monogamy
While a quick definition of compersion is sort of the opposite of jealousy, there's way more to it than that. -
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What Does It Really Mean To Give Good Advice (And How Do You Know If You're Not)?
Giving good advice requires empathy, strong listening skills, and self-awareness. We go over the signs you're doing it right - and when you're not. -
How To Show Up For Your Friend Who's Been Cheated On (Even If They Stay With Them)
Being cheated on is a devastating and emotional blow. When it happens to one of your friends, here's the best way to be supportive and show up for them. -
We Asked Readers The People They Need To See Their Date Interact With Before Committing
How one treats others can predict how they'll be in a relationship. Here are the people daters want to see their potential partners have interactions with. -
The Pros And Cons Of Treating Your Relationship Like A Job
Although it might seem counterintuitive, treating your relationship like it's a job can benefit both you and your partner. Here are the dos and don'ts. -
How To Handle Wanting To Breakup When Your Partner Is Going Through A Lot
Even if your partner's in a good place in their life, a break-up can feel like a slap in the face. But what if your partner is going through a bad time? -
Baby-Making Plans Don't Mean Your Sex Life Has To Be Clinical - Here's How To Keep It Fun
When trying to conceive, things in the bedroom can start to feel a lot less fun than they used to. But these tips will help you spice things up again. -
Owning Your Emotions And Navigating The Murky Waters Of A Long-Distance Breakup
Navigating the world of long-distance breakups can leave you on an uncertain playing field, but there are plenty of ways you can help yourself through it. -
How To Embrace Your Emotional Vulnerability & Be More Expressive With Your Feelings
Learning to embrace your own emotional vulnerability will help you be more expressive - and honest - in your relationships. -
Can You Be Friends With Someone You Love Who Doesn't Feel The Same? Therapist Weighs In - Exclusive
In an exclusive chat with Women.com, a therapist explains whether or not you can maintain a platonic friendship with someone you're in love with. -
How To Tell Your Partner You Were Unfaithful
Cheating, whether physical or emotional, is a tricky topic to tackle, especially if you were the unfaithful one. Here's how to come clean and tell your partner. -
There Are 3 New Love Languages That Can Help You Uncover Your Truest Relationship Desires
The idea of love languages was first introduced three decades ago. Times have changed since then, which is why there are now three new languages to choose from. -
How To Safely And Smoothly Leave A Bad Date
Bad dates can happen to anyone. However, women should always have a few useful tricks and methods up their sleeve to leave a date gone bad. -
Why You're Engaging In Retention Behaviors In A Relationship (And How To Stop The Cycle)
You might be engaging in retention behaviors and not even realize it; we explore what this looks like in a relationship, why it happens, and how to stop. -
How To Be Sensitive To Your Loved One's Fertility Issues When You're Growing Your Family
If you have a friend or family member with fertility issues, here's how to navigate celebrating your pregnancy while remaining sensitive to their feelings.
