Relationships

Our coverage on relationships includes a wide variety of articles and resources to help you navigate the many different types of relationships in your life. Whether you’re looking for advice on how to strengthen your romantic relationship, seeking guidance on how to build healthy relationships with your family members, or trying to improve your friendships, we hope that you’ll find these resources helpful as you work to build strong, positive relationships with the people you care about the most.

Quiz: Is Your Boyfriend Husband Material?

So you’re going steady in a relationship, you’re happy, comfortable, or maybe you don’t even…

So You Know You Have a Valentine!

… A Valentine’s day guide for committed couples It’s really soothing when you know where…

We Asked Over 50 Women When They Knew They Had to End a Relationship

When did you know it was time to leave a relationship? For some, a relationship…

5 Relationship Tips I Wish My Mother Gave Me

Almost everyone wants a healthy romantic relationship (unless you’re a toxic queen) but along the…

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95 Women Share the Worst Pick Up Lines They’ve Ever Gotten

The first few minutes preceding an introduction to someone you’re attracted to is very important.…

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He Ghosted Me And I’m A Better Person For It

I will one day tell you the story of this guy who wooed me religiously for five months, then invited me to meet up. 3 days before the trip we spoke and he had to take a nap. He hasn’t woken up yet.

15 Excuses Men Give To Avoid Commitment and What They Secretly Mean

If you’ve heard your man (and we use this term loosely because who’s to say your man is really your man if he’s not willing to commit) say any of the following, fish out your pen and notebook because class is currently in session.

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5 Qualities You Really Need In A Partner

We all dream of being in the perfect relationship, and being cherished by the perfect…

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The Other Way To Settle Down: A Millennial Mindset

I think I’m ready to settle down, were the words that fell carelessly from my…

On Marriage and Disability: What are the Choices?

I was watching a movie over the weekend where a man got married to a…

Your Moment of Weakness Should not Lead to a Relapse

I missed my bus today. I did not oversleep. I did not loiter until it…

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6 Red Flags That Indicate You’re Rushing Into A Relationship

One of drawback of online dating is people, rushing into relationships and ending them just…

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Raising Kids in an Apartment: A New Zealand Mom Shares Tips for Survival

If you’re anything like the “clueless young wife,” eager to start a family, you probably…