Dating

Dating
Modern Dating Sucks. Here’s How to Make It Fun Again
You don’t need to meet your perfect match to have a good experience.

Dating
Why Are All the Lonely Girls Going to Paris?
Coming out of a five-year relationship, I took the opportunity to find out for myself.

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Dating
5 Signs You’re a ‘Serial Monogamist,’ According to Relationship Therapists
And should really take a break from dating.

Dating
Is It Ever Okay to Hit on Someone at the Gym?
Because “Nice squat form” can sound pretty close to “Yep, I’ve been staring at your ass.”
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Sex
How to Be a Really Good Kisser
These nine tricks will take your makeout sessions from basic to unforgettable.



Relationships
What to Do If Your Mother-in-Law Doesn’t Like You
Whether she criticizes your parenting…or hijacks the first dance at your wedding.

Op-ed
Where Are the Men Who Yearn?
On ‘Heated Rivalry,’ they love and long. Offscreen, they don’t exist.

Life
I Asked an Astrologist About My 2026 Love Life. And Here's Why You Should, Too
July sounds like it’s going to be a very lucky month.
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Heart truths
14 Ways to Actually Get Over a Breakup, According to Therapists
Moving on takes time, but these tips can make the process more bearable.


Relationships
Age-Gap Relationships Get a Bad Rap—but These 5 Tricks Make Them Work
Marty Supreme and Babygirl make it look steamy. Off-screen, it’s more complicated.
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Love
5 Ways to Feel Less Lonely During the Holidays
Other than drinking away your sadness or hitting up a hometown hookup.

Life
Are Best Friends the New Boyfriends?
Commitment without romance is trending—and for some, it’s preferred.

Feature
The New Sexy Singles Scene? Your Local Climbing Gym
“It’s kind of like a playground. Maybe more like a zoo.”

Relationships
Does the ‘Taxi Cab Theory’ for Love Hold Up in Real Life?
Why—and how—emotionally unavailable men have a sudden change of heart.

Relationships
5 ‘Acceptable’ Reasons to Forgive a Cheater, According to Couples Therapists
Some affairs are easier to understand than others.

Relationships
5 Signs Your Partner Is a ‘Mama’s Boy,’ According to Relationship Experts
Because “family-oriented” shouldn’t mean emotionally dependent.

Relationships
‘Book Compatibility’ Is the New Love Language
And Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are the ultimate case study.

Life
5 Signs You’re Too Dependent on Male Validation, According to Therapists
Because a compliment (or lack thereof) shouldn’t make or break your week.

Dating
Are Your Dating Preferences Ageist?
The Golden Bachelor drew criticism for saying he wouldn’t date anyone older than 60.

Relationships
6 Signs You’re Settling, According to Couples Therapists
Is the grass really greener—or are you just not getting what you deserve?

Relationships
The 4 Most Common Signs of an Avoidant Attachment Style, According to Experts
This might be why opening up feels harder than it should.