Let's Talk Relationships (Page 16)

Amber Brooks

By: Amber Brooks

Editor: Lillian Castro

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Relationships have incredible upsides, in fact too many to list here. But they can also be a lot of work if we’re being honest. We know the dynamics of romantic partnerships can feel somewhat like a mystery, especially if it’s your first or your first serious one in a while.

So to ease things up, our experts have agreed to provide key insights into navigating the ebbs and flows of relationships, and how they can add value and joy to our lives.

Our expert-backed content provides readers with the advice to approach relationships with intention, effort, and understanding. Whether you’re in a relationship or dating to find one, our experts want to guide you to take healthy steps toward meeting your goals.

We’ll recommend the best dating apps and sites for getting serious and discuss the steps you should take to settle down and commit. Our authors also cover the five love languages, attachment styles, codependency, and more helpful tips, so you can love better and live fuller.

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How to Be a Good Girlfriend: 6 Expert Tips
Mike Goldstein

Mike Goldstein

If you're like a lot of people, you probably want to be the best at everything you do. Being a girlfriend is no different. You want to be the best girlfriend on the planet. Well, you came to the right place because I am going to teach you how to accomplish that. This is not going to be a fluff piece telling you to give more blow jobs -- this is going to be an in-depth article with tangible, actionable items you can...

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Relationship Reality 312 Offers Balanced & Practical Advice From Seasoned Therapists
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: Based in Chicago, Relationship Reality 312 provides effective therapy to help singles and couples navigate dating, relationships, and infidelity. The agency's therapists make your relationship happiness their mission. The team's professional guidance is available via individual or couples therapy sessions and dating or relationship coaching. You can also attend a group workshop geared toward...

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Relationship Coach Larry James Has 20+ Years of Experience Guiding Singles & Couples to Love
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The Short Version: Over the past 21 years, relationship coach Larry James has established a reputation as an authority on love with heartfelt advice about dating, relationships, and marriage. The published author and ordained minister shares his insights on love through a variety of mediums. His first book, "How to Really Love the One You're With," endorses positive strategies to connect with someone in deep and...

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Relationship Coach Laura Doyle Endorses Six Intimacy Skills™ For Women Desiring More Fulfilling Relationships
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: As a young wife, Laura Doyle became an intimacy expert to save her own marriage. She spoke with wives and husbands to unlock the secrets to marital success, and now she passes along her relationship expertise in helpful seminars, workshops, and books. Her compassionate advice urges women to give up trying to control their partners. Laura's revolutionary Six Intimacy Skills™ involve revealing...

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Select Personal Introductions: A Discreet Dating Agency Handpicks Matches For Over 1,000 Singles in the UK
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: If you're frustrated with the online dating scene, or if you don't have time to hunt through a club for a date, a dating agency can be a great solution for finding someone special. Select Personal Introductions helps singles meet people who have been vetted and deemed quality relationship material. The company arranges introductions for eligible members who are living or working in the Northwest...

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April Masini: A Forthright Relationship Expert Answering Dating Questions From 170,000+ Members
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The Short Version: Top relationship expert April Masini built a Twitter following of 1.4 million people by being straight up with daters about what works and why. The TV producer and philanthropist added advice columnist and best-selling author to her résumé because she wanted to impart her deep understanding of relationships to singles everywhere. Over the years, April has written extensively about dating etiquette...

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Attachment Parenting International™ Gives Parents the Resources to Raise Well-Adjusted Children & Nurture Healthy Relationships
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The Short Version: Parents shape a child's attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors in so many ways. From the moment a mother holds her newborn in her arms, she begins imparting lessons of love and determining how her child will handle relationships throughout his or her life. If you're unsure how to raise an emotionally secure and healthy child, Attachment Parenting International has a wealth of resources to assist moms...

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Verily Magazine Empowers Women With Uplifting, Honest Articles About Dating & Relationships
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The Short Version: Verily Magazine, a female-friendly media outlet, strikes a refreshing and positive tone when discussing dating and relationships online. The lifestyle and fashion magazine posts thoughtful articles that delve into issues that affect modern women. Recently, the magazine expanded its reach by launching an online relationship course called The Roadmap to a Happy Marriage. This all-online program gives...

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10 Effects of Depression on Relationships (Plus 5 Ways to Deal)
Rachel Dack

Rachel Dack

Your mental health impacts the quality of your life and relationships. Specifically, depression can make it difficult to connect with others and feel hopeful about your love life. It can also have potentially damaging effects on romantic relationships. Depression is a mental illness that negatively impacts your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and behaviors. Depression affects how you feel about yourself and others as...

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3 Common Lesbian Dating Myths Debunked
Barb Elgin

Barb Elgin

As I did research for this article, one word stood out to me: sex. It showed up everywhere. Even with recent advances in public acceptance for the LGBTQ community, the Internet is still obsessed with what goes on beneath the sheets between lesbian couples. However, when I talk to my lesbian friends and therapy patients, I hear a different story than the one the search results tell. We rank sex as important in our...

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Is eHarmony Legit? 6 FAQs & 100% Free Trial[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Brittney Mayer

Brittney Mayer

If you live on the planet Earth and own a television set, you've almost definitely seen an eharmony commercial -- probably a few dozen times. A kindly white-haired man (who's actually Dr. Neil Clark Warren, the site's Founder) steps on screen and gives a little pep talk about the dating site, touting its success stories and how easy it is to meet catered matches here. It sounds really good, but not everyone trusts...

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6 Best Places to Find Gay Couples Counseling (Plus an Expert’s Top Tips)
Brian Rzepczynski

Brian Rzepczynski

If you're a gay couple who is experiencing relationship distress or seeking enrichment for your partnership, then couples counseling can be a fantastic venue to explore to strengthen your bond, resolve relational issues, and promote greater love and commitment. Once taboo, the stigma associated with counseling has, thankfully, begun to decline in recent decades, and it can even be considered trendy to have a...

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Does eharmony Work? 7 Things to Know[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

Over the years, eharmony has worked its magic in a lot of people's lives and led to some pretty special love stories. Rachael was on eharmony for four months and had become "exhausted" with going through match after match and no one being quite right for her. She was a few days away from letting her eharmony membership expire when she was matched with Nick, and she decided to give the dating site one last...

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Lisa Clampitt Matchmaking Takes a Genuine Interest in Understanding Daters to Help Them Find a Relationship
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The Short Version: For busy singles seeking relationship expertise, Lisa Clampitt Matchmaking (formerly known as VIP Life) consists of a team of New York matchmakers who work one-on-one with clients to understand their dating preferences and then arrange dates to help them meet the person of their dreams. Founded in 2001, the company boasts a client satisfaction rate of 95%, with over 80% of clients ending up in...

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13 Cute Lesbian Relationship Quotes (From Movies, TV & Real Life)
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

Relationship quotes for lesbians are like relationship quotes for anybody -- but with more girl-on-girl action. Lesbian love isn't all about the physical, though. Some women have deeply, eloquently, and meaningfully expressed the emotions inspired by a beloved partner. We wanted to share those touching words and heartfelt moments with you. Our dating experts collected witty, spunky, and cutesy quotes uttered by or...

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How to Keep Love Alive: Doc Love Has 50+ Years of Experience Giving Relationship Advice to Men
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: Doc Love, a relationship coach with over five decades of experience, advises men on what to do (and what not to do) to keep a woman in love for years to come. He came up with "The System" and "The Mastery Series" to teach men how to live out the saying "Happy wife, happy life." His training resources go beyond simply getting a date and tackle the more long-term concern of satisfying your partner...

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The Matchmaker of Maine Brings a Personal Touch to the New England Dating Scene
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The Short Version: The Matchmaker of Maine has been bringing New Englanders together for 30+ years and has established an effective system to help their clients meet the right people. Founder Ron Cater and his team have matched over 35,000 singles since he started the company in 1982, and they plan to help many more through their perseverance and personal style. The company, which mainly focuses on men and women aged...

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16 Cutest Famous Lesbian Couples of All Time[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court brought joy to LGBTQ+ people across the nation by legalizing same-sex marriage. I remember watching the news in awe -- so many people came out to cheer and wave rainbow flags. Couples were kissing and crying and racing to the courthouse to tie the knot, some after spending decades in unrecognized relationships. It was beautiful. Representation in media is an important...

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Marni Battista of Dating With Dignity™ Teaches Self-Love For Women Looking For Great Dates & Relationships
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The Short Version: Love can be elusive for some women, even the ones who seem to have it all, but Dating With Dignity™ specializes in helping them find that missing piece of the puzzle. Led by Los Angeles-based dating coach Marni Battista, Dating With Dignity emphasizes the message that self-love is often a major step in pursuing and being pursued by high-quality men. Marni, as well as her team of experts, uses...

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Growing Self®: Affordable Relationship and Life Coaching — From Dating Profiles to Breakup Recovery
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: A website with heart, Growing Self offers effective therapy; marriage counseling; love, life, and career coaching; and classes -- all to help you grow as a person. The site's Founder, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby, pulls together a team of counselors and life coaches who offer singles and couples a pathway toward better relationships, careers, and lives. On her mission to make therapy more available to...

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Confidence in Love Begins With Confidence in Life Says Dating Coach Nick Notas
Lauren Keys

Lauren Keys

The Short Version: The confidence required to walk up to a stranger and strike up a conversation comes from within. In his years as a dating coach, Nick Notas has learned that the first step in helping his clients be better daters is to help them gain more confidence in themselves so they can show their worth to others. His method emphasizes honesty, vulnerability, and embracing social situations as opportunities to...

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Lesbian Relationship Goals (6 Quick Tips)
Barb Elgin

Barb Elgin

In my 25+ years of working as a psychotherapist, I’ve talked with hundreds of singles and couples (both gay and straight) about their love lives, spending thousands of hours helping them figure out their romantic challenges. I’ve trained with some of the leading dating experts in the U.S., and I've spent the greater part of my adulthood in loving relationships, along with some healthy alone time for self-growth and...

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Andrea Syrtash, Author of Cheat on Your Husband (With Your Husband) & He’s Just Not Your Type (And That’s a Good Thing), Says Don’t Press Snooze on Your Relationships
Lauren Keys

Lauren Keys

The Short Version: After more than a dozen years of researching relationships, first as a journalist and then as a relationship coach, today Andrea Syrtash is a published author, television host, and on-air relationship expert. Her book, "Cheat On Your Husband (With Your Husband): How to Date Your Spouse," is centered on bringing (and keeping) the love into a marriage. In her book, she offers tips on communication...

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Three Day Rule™ Matchmakers Use Unique Insights on Compatibility to Help Clients Find Love
Lauren Keys

Lauren Keys

The Short Version: When you can't seem to find the right person after years on the dating scene, you might consider a matchmaking service to help deliver exactly what you've been looking for. But what if what you've been looking for isn't right for you? The matchmakers at Three Day Rule function almost as therapists when they interview clients to get to the root of what they need in a significant other — even going...

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Can a Gay Man Fall in Love With a Woman?
Brian Rzepczynski

Brian Rzepczynski

A recent client of mine came to a counseling session struggling with some sexual identity issues about the fact that he was gay but had fallen in love with a woman. His proclivity was to view gay porn, and he had to hide his arousal when he snuck a peek at the muscled jocks at the gym who he found so enticing. Still, this young woman he’d established a friendship with had evolved into a romance, and he found himself...

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Kinsey Director Sue Carter — How Her Focus on Relationships Brings a Fresh Perspective to the Institute
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

In November 2014, acclaimed biologist Sue Carter was named Director of The Kinsey Institute, known for its groundbreaking strides in human sexuality research. With her specialty being the science of love and partner bonding throughout a lifetime, Sue aims to preserve The Institute's 69+ years of influential work while expanding its focus to include relationships. When Dr. Alfred Charles Kinsey founded the...

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Fighting in a Relationship: You’re Doing It Wrong & Other Lessons From “The Heart of the Fight”
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Why do couples fight? Despite sincerely loving and caring for each other, people in committed relationships will disagree, argue, and fight. But that doesn’t mean the relationship has to end, according to the authors of “The Heart of the Fight: A Couple’s Guide to 15 Common Fights, What They Really Mean & How They Can Bring You Closer." "The Heart of the Fight" teaches couples how to argue in healthy,...

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Dating Someone With Depression (5 Things to Know & 7 Things to Do)
Rachel Dack

Rachel Dack

Chances are you have dated, will date, or are dating somebody suffering from depression — or perhaps you are familiar with depression yourself. According to a 2014 study by the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 15 Americans have had at least one major depressive episode in a 12-month period. Depression, like other life challenges, may interfere with your relationship, but it doesn’t have to be a...

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Hayley Quinn’s Journey From Bullied Teen to Empowering Love & Life Coach
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The Short Version: Hayley Quinn is a love and life coach who uses her own struggles with childhood bullying, low self-esteem, and dating to help singles (especially women) who are experiencing similar situations. Her down-to-earth approach demystifies "dating rules" that often hinder people, and her relatability inspires them to become truly happy with themselves — which she says will ultimately lead them to the...

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How to Be in a Lesbian Relationship[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Kathy Belge

Kathy Belge

Falling in love with a woman is wonderful and exciting, and there are definitely some things you can do that will give you two the best chance at success. Here's how to be in a healthy and happy lesbian relationship: 1. Find the Right Woman Being in a lesbian relationship all starts with meeting the right gay girl. You could try having your friends set you up or go out to the lesbian bars. However, nothing...

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Amber Brooks

By: Amber Brooks

Editor-in-Chief

Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.

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