Set These Boundaries With an Overly Affectionate Child
My youngest son tells me and his mother he loves us—a lot. Then he expects a hug after his verbal declaration of affection. Should we forget to embrace him, he…
When to Be Honest With Your Partner, and When a White Lie is OK
Just how honest are you with your partner? We know that “honesty is the best policy” when it comes to establishing trust within a relationship—but is there such a thing…
Maybe You Should Put Your Partner on a ‘Performance Improvement Plan’
Photo: Prostock-studio (Shutterstock) Relationships all have their ups and downs, but if you’ve been experiencing a particularly frustrating stalemate with your partner, take a cue from the working world. In…
The Pros and Cons of Having a Work Spouse
Photo: Ground Picture (Shutterstock) Working within a corporate or office environment can be intense at times, so it makes sense that we gravitate towards the co-worker who helps to alleviate…
Why Everyone Is Arguing About Tame, the New Dating App
Photo: Dragana Gordic (Shutterstock) You may have noticed chatter about a new app called Tame. While dating apps keep popping up like weeds—and infesting our social feeds with ads—this one…
Why ‘Revenge Cheating’ Never Works
Infidelity is a cut to the heart. If you’ve been cheated on, you probably feel a myriad of emotions from resentment and anger to hurt and betrayal. Not surprisingly, you…
The Perfect Number of Dating App Conversations You Should Have at Once
Photo: Stockbusters (Shutterstock) If you’re currently using a dating app, you know how easy it is to fall into too many conversations. Who doesn’t like to sample a little from…
How to Start a Casual Sex Relationship
Photo: WHYFRAME (Shutterstock) A new study suggests that dating-app users are are more likely to casually date and have casual sex. Surprise! While we probably didn’t need a study to…
You Should Consider a Relationship Contract
Love is exciting and fulfilling—at least, until the dishes and laundry start piling up. Before you know it, the honeymoon is over on your new relationship and you’re arguing with…
How to Date Someone Who’s in an Open Relationship
Photo: Qilin’s prance Filmmaker (Shutterstock) There are many ways to date and many ways to love. Traditional monogamy might be one, but it’s not the only one. Many people have…