Why the 50/70 Rule for Eye Contact Is Bullshit
Photo: Mangostar (Shutterstock) Do you think about how long you’re making eye contact with someone when having a conversation? I don’t. Maybe because it’s never been an issue in my…
How ‘Retroactive Jealousy’ Can Ruin a Relationship (and What to Do About It)
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) In a romantic relationship, it’s normal to feel occasional jealousy. Most likely you’ve experienced the green-eyed monster at times when you’ve felt insecure about yourself—maybe while watching…
How Going Backward Can Help Your Relationship Move Forward
Photo: SynthEx (Shutterstock) Increased work obligations, diminished emotional capacity, family emergencies—there’s no shortage of reasons why someone might need to step back from a relationship, at least for a little…
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…
Ask Yourself These Questions Before Committing to a Much Younger Partner
Photo: Dmytro Zinkevych (Shutterstock) Maybe age is just a number, but if you’re dating a younger partner or considering pursuing one, it’s important to consider certain questions before taking things…
Use These 1930s Acronyms to Sext Like a WWII Soldier
Photo: Tony Marturano (Shutterstock) Sexting, in its strictest sense, is a recent development; a saucy accessory to the advent of instant messaging. But sending naughty messages to your boo is…
21 Romantic Movies for Lovers Who Love Love
Kena (Samantha Mugatsia) is the daughter of a Nairobi shopkeeper, helping her dad run the store while she prepares for nursing school. Ziki (Sheila Munyiva), on the other hand, mostly…
The Best Sci-Fi Movies of 2021
You can’t talk about science fiction cinema in 2021 without beginning and ending with Dune (HBO Max). So, OK, Dune. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, it’s a great many things: sprawling,…
Don’t Overlook These Relationship Green Flags
Photo: Thomas Pajot (Shutterstock) When it comes to romantic relationships—whether they are firmly established, or still in their early stages—we are (rightfully) conditioned to pay attention to and make note…
How to Deal With Your Partner’s Back-Burner Relationship
Photo: OKAWA PHOTO (Shutterstock) If you’re in a committed romantic relationship, your partner should be your first priority—but not your only priority. Maintaining healthy, mutually supportive friendships with people you…