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Here’s How Cold Weather Can Affect Your Love Life, According To Experts

By Griffin Wynne

When the sun sets at 4 p.m. and you can't even run to grab your mail without wearing nine layers — it can be hard to keep it #goodvibesonly in the peak of winter, even if your New Year's Resolution was to have a positive attitude. If you can sense a…

It's OK If Your Partner Doesn't Like Your Friends & Here's Why

By Rebecca Strong

In a perfect world, your romantic relationship and your friendships would exist side by side with no friction. Your friends would love your partner, your partner would love your friends — basically, it would be one big love fest. Unfortunately,…

3 Things You'll Notice About Yourself If You're Not Interested In Having Kids

Hello, my name is Sarah and I really don’t want kids. I’m getting to the age where a lot of my friends have baby fever, and even if they aren’t considering children just yet, they’re excited about the prospect of being a parent down the road. But as…

Katy Perry's Quotes About Orlando Bloom Will Make Your Heart Race

Valentine's Day may be behind us, but that doesn't mean there isn't still an abundance of V-Day love to pour over. Taking stock of all the celebrity posts, celebrations, and big announcements takes time — especially when Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom…

Hailey Bieber Just Opened Up About Her Decision To Drop The Baldwin Name

By Candice Jalili

Deciding whether or not you're going to take your partner's last name is pretty difficult decision for most newlyweds, but the decision carries even more weight when you happen to be a member of the Baldwin family. Also known as bonafide Hollywood…

How To Know You’re Ready To Give Your Partner A Key To Your Home, Because It's Major

Relationships are full of milestones, like becoming Facebook official, saying "I love you," and meeting the parents. Moving in together is no exception. In fact, it might be a pretty big deal for some couples, so if you aren't quite ready to take…

How To Talk About Religion If You & Your Partner Disagree, Because It Can Be Tricky

By Rachel Shatto

In some ways, the old adage of "opposites attract" can be very true — especially when having those differences helps create a balance between you and your partner, and brings out new sides of you. However, when those differences start getting at the…

Miley Cyrus Got Super Real About How It Feels To Be Queer & Married To Liam Hemsworth

By Candice Jalili

It's been almost two months since Miley Cyrus made all my teenage dreams come true by saying "I do" to Liam Hemsworth. And now, in a new interview with Vanity Fair, Miley Cyrus’ quotes about being queer in a hetero relationship give us new insight…

If You're Secure In Your Relationship, You'll Notice These 3 Things About Yourself

Every relationship has its ups and downs, and as you and your partner grow and experience those ups and downs together, you might find that you're changing and evolving, too. Being in love is amazing, and being in a supportive relationship can be…

Here's The Truth About If You Should Instagram For Your Anniversary, So Think Before You Post

By Rebecca Strong

Whether it’s been six months or six years, your anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate the bond you’ve built with your boo — and possibly to brag about it, of course. And why shouldn’t you? You and bae work hard at your relationship, and you’re…

Here’s What Experts Suggest Trying If You & Your Partner Don’t Travel Well Together

By Rachel Shatto

I love to travel. There's practically no place on the planet I'm not curious to see. But even an enthusiastic and laid-back traveler like me still has their quirks. For example, when I'm on vacation, I want to relax. Yes, I also want to see some…

4 Joyful Mantras To Recite After Getting Engaged, Because It’s An Exciting Time

Getting engaged is just as much exciting and fun as it is a big step in a relationship. Whether it happens with someone on one knee and a hired photographer hiding behind a bush, or in a super private setting with just you and your partner, saying…

Bachelor Nation Wants Khloé K As Their Next Bachelorette & Honestly, Same

By Candice Jalili

OK, yes, she's pretty much going through the messiest, most public breakup of all time right now, but there is one silver lining to the whole Khloe Kardashian/Tristan Thompson/Jordyn Woods debacle. Bachelor Nation has basically indicated that they…

If Your Partner Is Hiding A Past Trauma, Here's How You'll Know

By Rebecca Strong

Relationships are, without a doubt, one of the most incredible aspects of the human experience. Specifically, because we are capable of witnessing our love for someone grow more than we ever thought it could as we get to know them on an increasingly…

4 Things To Remember When Taking Your Partner On A Family Vacation For The First Time

By Christy Piña

There are several milestones you and your partner will face throughout your relationship. You'll have your first date, your first kiss, your first ~time~, first sleepover, and the first time you meet each other's parents, just to name a few. Each of…

Try Reciting These 5 Mantras If You Want To Manifest The Best Sex Of Your Life

By Rachel Shatto

Empowering yourself with positive affirmations is a great way to improve your sex life. Reciting mantras during meditation, in a moment of self-doubt, or even as part of a daily routine like your morning commute can help combat negative self-talk…

Ben Higgins Just Went Public With His New GF & Wow, He Seems So Into Her

By Candice Jalili

Sorry ladies, Ben Higgins is officially taken. He recently went public on Instagram with his no-longer-secret girlfriend, Jessica Clarke. But who is Jessica Clarke, you ask? Great question. Well, for starters, Higgins' 23-year-old girlfriend is…

2 Gynecologists Reveal The Top Questions They Get About Condoms

By Rebecca Strong

There’s a lot we already know about condoms. For one, they’re one of the most affordable, accessible forms of contraception. And with so many different varieties to choose from in a range of textures, colors, flavors, and materials, they’ve also…

Khloé K’s IG Quotes About Betrayal Amid The Tristan & Jordyn Cheating Rumors Will Break Your Heart

It's been a hard few days for the Kardashian-Jenner clan and their fans. After news broke that Tristan Thompson reportedly cheated on Khloe Kardashian with Kylie Jenner's best friend, Jordyn Woods, the internet has yet to recover. Now, the queen of…

Here’s What Relationship Experts Have To Say About Adding Your Partner On Find My Friends

Why message your partner about their whereabouts when you could just keep tabs on them at all times? Whether or not the convenience of the Find My Friends app overshadows the creepiness of it really depends on who you ask, especially when it comes…

8 Adorable Photos Of Bradley Cooper & Irina Shayk That’ll Make Them Your New Fave Couple

It's not often that celebrity A-listers manage to keep their romances hidden from the public eye. The mystery that surrounds Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk's relationship is intriguing, partly because they've been so good at keeping their love deets…

Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Lil Xan's Fiancée Annie Smith

By Candice Jalili

Just a few months after his breakup with Noah Cyrus, Lil Xan has announced he's having a baby with his new fiancée, Annie Smith. But who is Annie Smith? Just yesterday (Feb. 19, 2019), in a Q&A session she posted for her fans on YouTube, Smith said…

10 Romantic But Affordable Ways To Celebrate Your First Anniversary, Because It's Special

By Christy Piña

Every anniversary is special, but there's something really special about the first one. When you and bae reach that first-year mark, whether it be a wedding anniversary or the day you two made your relationship ~official~, it's nice to have a little…

Gina Rodriguez & Joe LoCicero's Astrological Compatibility Is Absolute Perfection

By Rachel Shatto

I have to admit: I tend to pay closer attention to celebrity couples who bring the drama. The makeups, the breakups, the cheating rumors... I can’t seem to look away. The problem is, I always risk missing the relationships that really are worthy of…

If Your Partner's Ex Follows You On Instagram, Don't Panic — Do This Instead

In the age of social media, it’s easy for us to know almost everything about someone before we meet them in person. It’s also possible to keep tabs on former loves or anyone else who is no longer in your life. Things start to get tricky, though,…