4+ hour, 20+ min ago  (272+ words) Open relationships get pitched as the brave, evolved option, like you can just add a few extra people to your love life the way you add toppings to a pizza. Then real life arrives with feelings, schedules, and the very…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (297+ words) Most couples don't think much about how they spend their weekends. Relationship therapist Amy Morin argues that they really should. Those two days are actually a critical period for connection and trust. Morin hosts the Mentally Stronger podcast, and she…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (419+ words) There's a familiar story about love floating around. You know'the one where timing, luck, and emotional availability do most of the work. Science has a less flattering suggestion, however. Some people stay single longer because they're a little too good…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (290+ words) Dating hasn't exactly inspired confidence lately. If it feels harder to care, harder to invest, and easier to stay detached, new data suggests that reaction is becoming the norm rather than a personal failing. A recent survey reported by Newsweek…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (379+ words) Menopause changes a lot of things. Sleep gets weird. Patience thins. Body temperature becomes a personal vendetta. According to new research, it may also change what women notice and respond to when they look at men. A study published in…...

2+ mon, 10+ hour ago  (542+ words) As we move deeper into cuffing season and closer to Valentine's Day, some longer-term couples might be reflecting on their relationships, wondering when it's time to take the next steps. In fact, winter is often a prime time for couples…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (470+ words) Do you and your partner have "couple friendships? If not, perhaps it's time to start building them, as they might be the secret to a lasting, fulfilling relationship. Here are the five benefits of couple friendships'and why they matter. Even…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (424+ words) Millennials have been accused of breaking a lot of things, but the newest claim is almost flattering. According to a clip that went viral from the Mamamia Out Loud podcast, the generation that survived dial-up, the 2008 crash, and dating apps…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (516+ words) Ashley is a writer with 15+ years of experience, a home base in Savannah, and a habit of chasing stories across the map. Raised in the Pacific Northwest and shaped by everywhere she's lived since, her work blends cultural curiosity with…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (603+ words) Third base is great, but modern couples think commitment is better. Growing up, most of us learned about the "bases" of physical intimacy. You know, first base is kissing, second base is touching above the waist, third base is touching…...