love

It’s okay to be a little preoccupied with your partner’s ex. But how you manage those insecurities makes all the difference.

And how to regain your independence without having to drift apart.

We asked a couples counselor for their honest thoughts.

These techniques can turn a potential blowup into a moment that brings you closer.

The secret to finding someone great—and avoiding a horror story—is picking one that aligns with your unique goals.

If you’re consumed by suspicion, possessiveness, and insecurity, try one of these strategies.

Pushing great people away is a subconscious attempt to stay emotionally safe.

Allowing someone else to control how and when you move on will only delay your healing process.

“The only thing that counts in my life is going up in the boyfriend rankings.”

“This break ended up being a wake-up call: Most of the people I was seeing didn’t really care about my pleasure.”

Sneaking a peek at their texts can be tempting, but we asked a therapist if it’s worth it.

Is once a week really the sweet spot? We asked experts to weigh in.

If one of you regularly employs the silent treatment, that’s a problem.

Constantly trash-talking people they once loved reveals a lot about their character.

Ask them for advice, sleep in their clothes, and sneak a candy bar into their work bag.

“Finally, I loved what I did for a living. I loved who I was and the new friends I’d made.”

There’s a difference between needing a little space and fantasizing about a separate life.

Now we save the stressful stuff for our check-ins so we can actually enjoy our couch time and date nights.