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‘All My Exes Are Crazy’ Is a Relationship Red Flag You Should Take Seriously

Constantly trash-talking people they once loved reveals a lot about their character.
Big little lies

9 People on the Signs of Cheating They Wish They’d Paid Attention to Sooner

“Although she posted selfies with her friends almost daily, she would never point the camera at me.”

Dating in Your 30s Is Hard Enough—Here’s What It’s Like If You Also Have Breast Cancer

One guy told me, “I just get uncomfortable with needles and doctors and stuff like that.”

What to Do If ADHD Is Messing With Your Love Life

Being late to dates, forgetting to text, and blanking on names can hurt a budding romance.
Words of diss-couragement

The One Thing You Should Never Say to a Friend Going Through a Breakup

It’s a well-meaning comment, but it can make your heartbroken buddy feel worse.

This Card Game Is Probably the Reason My Partner and I Started Dating

Get ready to dig deep over dinner.
Hopeless romantic

8 Online Dating Horror Stories From People Who Eventually Found Their Person

“On date three, while playing mini golf at night, he said he didn’t think anyone had gone to the moon.”
Heart truths

How to Get Over a Breakup, Even When It Feels Impossible

Yes, time helps—but these tips can make the process a little less painful.

7 People on Why They Chose to Be Celibate for a Spell

“This break ended up being a wake-up call: Most of the people I was seeing didn’t really care about my pleasure.”
Life

How to Deal With Being the Only Single Person in Your Friend Group

If third-wheeling is bumming you out, read this.
Love

What Does ‘Enough’ Sex Really Look Like in a Healthy Relationship?

Is once a week really the sweet spot? We asked experts to weigh in.

How Dating With a Chronic Illness Taught Me Not to Settle for Less

The stigma is real, but I had to stop thinking of myself as “damaged goods.”

14 Non-Corny Ways to Feel Much Closer to Your Partner

Ask them for advice, sleep in their clothes, and sneak a candy bar into their work bag.
Love

How to Get Really, Really Good at Kissing

Tips about form, technique, and all things tongue.
Love

8 People Share How Their Divorce Changed Their Life for the Better

“Finally, I loved what I did for a living. I loved who I was and the new friends I’d made.”
Love

6 Not-Obvious Signs You’re Falling Out of Love With Your Partner

There’s a difference between needing a little space and fantasizing about a separate life.

I’m a Woman Living With HS. Here’s How I Navigate Dating and Relationships

“I wanted to be straightforward about it and got stood up for the date.”
Love

The One Thing You Should Never Do When Your Partner Is Annoying You

If you actually want them to change their ways, you have to be strategic.
Love

I Have a Great Partner—So Why Do I Still Feel Lonely?

You don’t have to be by yourself to feel disconnected.
Love

Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater? Here’s What Couples Therapists Think

If you’re paranoid about your S.O.—or judging your friend for taking back an unfaithful partner—read this.
She shoots, she scores

The Teammates-to-Dating Pipeline in Women’s Sports Is Very Real—And Very Cute

It gets a bit more complicated when your wife gets traded and becomes your fiercest competition.
Business etiquette

What Are the Rules for Talking About Your Sex Life With Friends?

Sharing dirty details can be fun (and healthy!) but it’s important to respect everyone’s boundaries.
Exposure therapy

How to Really, Actually Feel Better Naked

Insecurity is normal, but at a certain point, it can keep you from enjoying life to the fullest.
Love

How to Get Back Into Dating After a Long-Term Relationship Crumbles

Keep an open mind. Ask the right questions. Know that you’ve got this.
Down bad

Why Does Having a Crush Put Me in Utter Mental Hell?

Has a hot person turned you, a confident adult, into an Instagram-refreshing buffoon? Blame your brain chemistry.