relationships

Signs of an Emotionally Abusive Relationship, How to Leave

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Editor’s Note: There are varying experiences of abuse, and the following information provided by one psychologist pertains to emotional and psychological abuse. Abusive relationships can look different, but if you clicked on this article, maybe you’ve asked yourself, “Am I in an emotionally abusive relationship?” For me, there was no question I was being verbally … Read more

What Is the Invisible String Theory?

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When Leah Menzies, a 20-year-old college student in Australia, nervously entered her boyfriend’s family home, she anticipated the typical rituals of meeting parents for the first time. And it sure started that way, especially when his mother dug up some old photos like many moms typically do. But what unfolded completely transcended the ordinary, Menzies … Read more

Taylor Swift’s TTPD Captures a 30-Something Breakup

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We all expected Taylor Swift’s cathartic new album to be about the demise of her long relationship with actor Joe Alwyn. But on release day, we discovered more: “The Tortured Poets Department” is a portrait of the roller coaster that is a 30-something breakup. Swift spent six years in a relationship with Alwyn, and fans … Read more

I Used Spotify Blend to Test My Relationship Compatibility

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My boyfriend and I have lots of things in common, but music is not one of them. My Spotify Wrapped is basically a Taylor Swift shrine, while his taste is a little all over the place; he likes a little bit of country, some Latin music hits here and there, and definitely all the head-banging … Read more

Five DANGER SIGNS for your relationship

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Danger signs signal rocky territory for your relationship, and could mean its end. A danger sign isn’t drinking milk out of the carton, but refers to the more serious things that could impact relationships. Partners shouldn’t show controlling behaviour, or physical and verbal abuse. However, many do, and their partners aren’t sure what to do … Read more

Gen Z Dating Trends Include Rizzness Cards, Dating Sites

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Miriam Makalia Vance recently got fed up with dating apps. But meeting people IRL proved difficult, too. As she describes it, “It felt like you needed to make a connection quickly without asking a question.” The 29-year-old was living in New York and dreaming of a time when courtship was ruled by in-person introductions and … Read more

New Dating App Could Match Real Life Users With AI Girlfriends

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A tech executive believes a dating app that connects real people with AI-generated girlfriends could be in the offing. He notes that this revolutionary concept can potentially become a billion-dollar industry. Late Checkout CEO Greg Isenberg shared an exciting encounter in a recent blog post on X. The top executive claims he met a Miami-based … Read more

Future Faking is a Manipulation Tactic in Relationships

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It’s normal to envision a future with someone you’re interested in, especially after a great first date or when you’re in the honeymoon phase of a relationship. It makes it all the more exciting when the person sitting across from you reciprocates those intentions, but this can also make it especially jarring if suddenly they … Read more

The Best Sex Games For Couples, According to Experts

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Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. If board games are a regular part of your at-home date night routine, allow me to upgrade you to something better, hotter, and hornier: sex games for couples. Not only are sex games an easy … Read more

I Did Ketamine Therapy to Heal My Heartbreak

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Having been in long-term relationships since age 16, I have experienced my fair share of heartbreak. But this last one hit differently. For the first time, a breakup caused me to retroactively doubt the sincerity of our time together, and to seriously question my ability to trust myself. For almost a year and a half, … Read more