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Are You a ‘Simp’ in Love? Relationship Therapists Explain How (and Why) Not...

What’s a simp? When you like someone, it’s only natural—thrilling, even—to work for their attention in hopes they’ll like you back. But this crosses the line, says Sanam Hafeez, PsyD,...

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Tiffani Thiessen Reflects on Her Grief After Losing 3 Iconic Co-Stars: ‘Life...

Even if you’ve been a fan of her work in recent years, the image of Tiffani Thiessen has a way of transporting many of us back to the days of our youth when we loved her as Kelly Kapowski, or as Valeri...

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Are You Being ‘Micromanipulated’? Therapists on How to Spot This in Your...

What’s behind manipulation in a relationship? It’s safe to say almost everyone has experienced emotional manipulation in an interpersonal relationship to at least some degree, at some point. But it...

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6 Signs You’re Dealing With a Micromanipulator, a Therapist Says

What is micromanipulation? While manipulation in a relationship can be obvious and, unfortunately, sometimes abusive, micromanipulation is a different story. It’s subtle and not-so-easy to spot, and...

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Vanessa Lachey Gets Candid about Her Longtime Health Struggle…and the #1 Key...

As an actor (NICS: Hawai’i), model and television host (Love Is Blind, The Ultimatum), Vanessa Lachey is used to having eyes on her. But sometimes, even celebs in the limelight struggle with attention....

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Relationship Attachment Style: 9 Questions to Help Identify Yours

You’ve probably heard of nature versus nurture: the centuries-long scientific debate over which parts of our identities are influenced by genetics, experiences, or some combination. Modern research...

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14 Therapist-Approved Date Night Questions for a Stronger Relationship

Date night fun A fun date night goes beyond a nice meal and a bit of entertainment. Not only does date night give you a chance to enjoy quality time with your partner (or a potential partner), but...

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20 Relationship Communication Quotes to Strengthen Your Love

Good communication builds better relationships Your relationships could save your life. Literally. People with strong relationships were 50 percent less likely to die from any cause, regardless of...

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Here’s How to Get Over a Breakup—and How Long It Might Take

It takes half the total time of your relationship to get over your ex—at least, that’s the pop culture refrain. But outside the plotlines of Sex and the City or How I Met Your Mother, getting over a...

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The Best Valentine’s Day Gift for Each of the 5 Love Languages

Gary Chapman, Ph.D., first introduced the world to the five love languages in 1992, and since then, his book, The 5 Love Languages, has sold over 20 million copies and been translated into multiple...

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Who Moves on From a Relationship Faster? A Psychologist Shares the Data

Pop culture loves a good breakup. To observe icons of heartbreak like Bridget Jones, Elle Woods, and Carrie Bradshaw, after a relationship ends, it would seem women perpetually turn to ice cream,...

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10 Best Relationship Books of 2023 (So Far)

The strength of our social relationships can have a protective effect against the mental and physical impacts of stress, according to research. A 2018 study published in the International Journal of...

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7 Signs You Shouldn’t Stay Friends With an Ex

In 2023, some of us are getting more courageous to maintain non-toxic ties with an old love. But is friendship after a breakup really possible? Well, to start: Research published in a 2021 issue of...

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Why Can’t I Get Over My Ex? The 7 Most Likely Reasons, According to Therapists

Few things turn a human’s world upside down like the end of an intimate relationship. No matter the reason for the split, a person in love enters an emotional free-fall. A 2019 study that was...

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Love Language Quiz: Which of the 5 Love Languages Do You Speak?

The theory of the five love languages was first developed by Gary Chapman in 1992, and relationship experts still refer to it today to help romantic partners understand how to make one another feel...

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6 Powerful Lessons a Breakup Teaches You

Breakups aren’t just hard—2021 research published in the Journal of Psychology & Clinical Psychiatry found that the breakdown of a relationship is considered a traumatic experience that can...

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Attachment Styles Quiz: What’s Your Relationship Attachment Style?

How do you feel when your partner doesn’t text you back right away? Or if a casual summer fling wants to take the relationship to the next level? Where does your mind go if your spouse is working on a...

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Friendship Breakup: Here’s How (and When) To Move On From a Friend

A lot changed for people during the pandemic—values and relationships shifted, and in many cases, people don’t want to spend their time the ways they used to, or with the people they once considered...

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5 Warning Signs You’re Settling in Your Relationship

What does it actually mean to settle in a relationship? Sure, feelings for a partner can change over time—and relationship experts say that’s normal. But there’s a big difference between feeling...

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Luke Russert on Knowing When It’s Time to Shift Career Gears: ‘There Was...

When revered television journalist Tim Russert passed away in 2008, his son Luke, then in his early twenties, was uniquely poised to step into the spotlight the elder Russert had created. Luke Russert...

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“Is My Friend Toxic?” This 2-Minute Quiz by Experts Helps You Figure It Out

The problem with toxic friends Most anyone you care about will let you down at some point—whether they cancel plans last-minute, forget an important occasion, or misunderstand your feelings. It’s the...

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8 Subtle Hints That a Friendship Is Toxic, Say Experts

Friendships aren’t just fun; they’re also a powerful source of stress relief (and potentially a longer life). A March 2023 study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science suggested...

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This Is the #1 Secret to Staying Best Friends Forever, from 8 Pairs of...

It’s one of the simplest yet most profound facts of life: There’s just nothing like a good friend. That person who would rescue you from a broken zipper in a dressing room, or captain meal-planning...

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The #1 Best Way Respond When Someone Unfriends You, According to an Expert on...

When it comes to our relationship with social media, the only simple way to sum it up is to say that it’s complicated. The 2023 digital media trends report from the market research firm Deloitte found...

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7 Rules for Love, from Zen Monks

As if we weren’t already living in a complicated era for love and relationships, the pandemic came along and made it trickier than ever to meet somebody special. We’ve all heard that love arrives when...

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New Study: Couples Need These 5 Traits in Common for a Relationship To Last

Contrary to the old wives’ tale, opposites might not attract after all. A comprehensive analysis from researchers at the University of Colorado has sifted through over 130 traits of millions of...

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Research: This Is an Even Better Predictor of Long Life Than Marriage

Genetic factors aside, research shows there are a few key behaviors you can adopt to help ensure a long, healthy life. A few of the well-known ways are diet, exercise, rich and restful sleep, and a...

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How ‘Queer Eye’ Alum Thom Filicia Wants to Save Lives—Plus, Inside Scoop on...

If you remember back to 2003, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy was a revolutionary seriesfor the gay community, certainly, but also for most anyone who knew of the show. In time, Bravo executives would...

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Here’s What Being In Love Does to Your Brain, Says New Study

You might know what love feels likea fluttering in your chest, a dryness in your mouth, a dizziness in your headbut you probably don’t know what’s actually happening inside your body when you fall in...

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