Let's Talk Relationships (Page 17)

Amber Brooks

By: Amber Brooks

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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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9 (Must-Know) Lesbian Dating Rules

9 (Must-Know) Lesbian Dating Rules

Mary Gorham Malia

Mary Gorham Malia

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There’s a right way and a wrong way to start dating and begin a relationship. Here are my top 9 must-know rules for doing it the RIGHT way. These rules will make your life better and happier — and make dating a lot less crazy! 9. End One Relationship Before Beginning Another In other words, be really single — not just almost single but completely single. It’s more common to see “separated” in online dating these...

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Nolo: Bringing You the Latest Updates to LGBT Marriage Laws (2 Essential Guides)

Nolo: Bringing You the Latest Updates to LGBT Marriage Laws

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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The 411: Since 1971, Nolo has been known for its do-it-yourself legal books and software, breaking down complicated laws and jargon for the masses, particularly in the LGBT space. With the Supreme Court ruling that same-sex marriage is now legal in all 50 states, Nolo helps keep us in the know with updates to two of its most important marriage and domestic partnership guides.  History was made on June, 26, 2015 as...

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3 Ways the Legalization of Gay Marriage Will Affect Your Love Life

3 Ways the Legalization of Gay Marriage Will Affect Your Love Life

Brian Rzepczynski

Brian Rzepczynski

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A big victory occurred for the gay community on Friday, June 26, 2015: The Supreme Court legalized gay marriage nationwide, finally granting us our constitutional right to legally wed our partners. This landmark action coincided with Gay Pride festivities across the United States and really gives us reason to celebrate. It is a beautiful thing to witness this in our lifetime after all of the struggles we’ve endured...

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Love Wins: Supreme Court Decision Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage Nationwide

Love Wins: Supreme Court Decision Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage Nationwide

Shelby Davidson

Shelby Davidson

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After decades of untold struggle, love has finally won. In a historic ruling today, June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court declared in a 5-4 decision that it is legal for same-sex couples to marry nationwide. Refusing to grant marriage licenses to LGBT couples now is a violation of the constitution. This matrimony battle, which many have called the "defining civil rights challenge of our time," comes to a close...

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Workplace Practices Limit Egalitarian Relationships For Men And Women

Workplace Practices Limit Egalitarian Relationships For Men And Women

Shelby Davidson

Shelby Davidson

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Although the gender revolution was once breaking ground for women both in the home and the workplace, it has come to a screeching halt. Women's entry into the workforce and the trend of more liberal gender attitudes are slowly dwindling, data shows, and sociologists want to know why. The real task is determining the difference of when this is caused by preset institutional practices versus when it results from...

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Gender as a Strategy: Exploring the History of Black “Transness”

Gender as a Strategy: Exploring the History of Black “Transness”

Shelby Davidson

Shelby Davidson

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Discussing the idea of transgender individuals in the African-American community is relatively uncharted territory, but one of BET television's "Ten Transgender People You Should Know" is going where few have dared for the chance of a lifetime. C. Riley Snorton, an assistant professor of Africana studies and feminist, gender and sexuality studies in Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a National...

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35 Best Psychology Programs in the U.S.

35 Best Psychology Programs in the U.S.

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Psychology is more than just debating Freudian theory or examining someone's personality based on the results of an inkblot test. The study of mind and behavior plays a vital role in helping us understand how and why individuals and groups think and act the way they do, and according to USA Today, it's one of the most popular college majors in the country. Whether you're interested in studying intimate...

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Study: 49% of Teens Who Date Have Experienced Domestic Abuse

Study: 49% of Teens Who Date Have Experienced Domestic Abuse

Shelby Davidson

Shelby Davidson

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When we talk about domestic violence, a lot of the focus tends to be on adults, and the incidence of abuse within the teenage dating sphere often goes unnoticed. Unfortunately, new research has found some astounding statistics and facts that prove just how concerning younger generations are when it comes to the combination of conflicts and relationships. By the Numbers The new study, presented at the American...

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Just Married! 6 Reasons Nikki Reed & Ian Somerhalder Are Freakin’ Adorable

Just Married! 6 Reasons Nikki Reed & Ian Somerhalder Are Freakin’ Adorable

Shelby Davidson

Shelby Davidson

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You know it's real when your SO makes a sappy Instagram post for your birthday, essentially professing their love for you to all of the social media world. That's exactly what Ian Somerhalder did for wife Nikki Reed on May 18, 2015. Just weeks after tying the knot, Somerhalder wrote an emotional message for her on her special day, among other photos where he repeats how happy she makes him. The two didn't waste any...

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17 Most Beautiful Honeymoon Destinations in the World

17 Most Beautiful Honeymoon Destinations in the World

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Choosing a honeymoon destination can sometimes be equally as difficult as handling the actual wedding. There are so many factors to consider — from you and your SO's personal preferences all the way to what is financially feasible to do as a new couple. Once the anxiety, overbearing extended family and wedding gifts can be put aside, it is time to submerge into pure post-ceremony bliss in the perfect place....

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3 Ways to Handle a Suffocating Boyfriend

3 Ways to Handle a Suffocating Boyfriend

Rachel Dack

Rachel Dack

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Smothering and suffocation easily destroy love, whereas healthy boundaries and a balance of individuality and togetherness expand love. Happy relationships require both partners to have adequate breathing room, time apart, autonomy and separate interests with the understanding that being glued to each other does not equal a lasting and fulfilling relationship. In fact, couples in which each partner has a solid...

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8 Sexiest Island Getaways for Couples

8 Sexiest Island Getaways for Couples

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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There is more than one way to add a bit of spice to your love life, but running away to an exotic island with your SO is sure to reignite any flame that was growing dull. Maybe you have plenty of spice and just want to celebrate your relationship, or maybe life has been stressful as of late and you both need a break from the real world. Regardless of your situation, this list of the 8 Sexiest Island Getaways for...

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493.
Should You Stay With a Cheater?

Should You Stay With a Cheater?

Michelle Johnson

Michelle Johnson

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“Delusion detests focus and romance provides the veil.”― Suzanne Finnamore Would you ever choose to stay with a partner who cheats? It’s easy to say you would leave a relationship without even a backward glance if someone you were involved with cheated on you. However, the choice isn’t always so clear-cut or obvious in real life. Once your life is intertwined with another person and an emotional or physical bond...

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19 Best Cities to Start a Family

19 Best Cities to Start a Family

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Too often we are faced with situations and decisions that we know how to handle, but we simply don't know where to start. The same goes for starting a family. There are so many factors to consider because not only do you have to think about what's best for you and your SO, but you also now have to consider things like education, safety and entertainment for the sake of your children. It can get a little fuzzy trying...

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15 Best Cities for Newlyweds

15 Best Cities for Newlyweds

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Marriage is a big step in a couple's relationship, and it's not one to take lightly. Once the champagne is gone and the honeymoon is over, it's time for newlyweds to start a real life together, and one of the most important decisions they will make is where to live. We've done some of the heavy lifting to make that choice a lot easier. Taking overall affordability, entertainment, housing, employment opportunities...

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496.
17 Perfect Summer Hideaways for Couples

17 Perfect Summer Hideaways for Couples

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Summer is just around the corner, but if you and your boo haven't made vacation plans yet, have no fear. We've got your back! Looking at populations, attractions, restaurants, weather, recreation and more, not to mention Sunset.com's list of the 42 best summer trips, we've found 17 Perfect Summer Hideaways for Couples. Whether you prefer sandy beaches or lush mountains, sparks are sure to fly between you two in...

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Tips for Teens About Healthy Relationships

Tips for Teens About Healthy Relationships

Rachel Dack

Rachel Dack

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Adolescence and young adulthood are opportunities to get to know yourself, explore who you are, try on different identities and develop your interests. While it is common to date, it might feel tricky to determine if your romantic relationships are healthy, unhealthy or somewhere in between. You are not supposed to have all of the answers about relationships, but you can begin to learn what works for you through...

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25 Best Small Cities for Single Senior Men

Best Cities for Single Senior Men

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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No matter what popular shows like "Girls" suggest, you don't have to be a 25-year-old woman living in a big city in order to have a satisfying love life. Sometimes what you need is a small city to really put things into perspective, which is why we've found the 25 Best Small Cities for Single Senior Men. Using Jonathan Soma's 2013 Interactive Singles map, we've gathered the go-to small cities (all with populations...

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5 Obvious Signs That He’s Not Over His Ex

5 Obvious Signs That He’s Not Over His Ex

Brian Rzepczynski

Brian Rzepczynski

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Nothing can be more frustrating than finally finding a guy you feel want to settle down with — only to not be able to shake this nagging suspicion that your beau is still pining for or thinking about his ex-boyfriend. While you can understand that he has a past, you also would hope that he wouldn’t be distracted by those old flames who broke his heart and would instead be excited and driven by the prospect of a...

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Loving More Non-Profit: The Leading Polyamory Resource

Loving More Non-Profit: The Leading Polyamory Resource

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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The 411: Going on its 29th year, Loving More Non-Profit is still the go-to organization for polyamory awareness, whether it's news, events, support, resources, activism, advice — you name it. When she was 24, Robyn Trask realized monogamy wasn't for her. After a few failed one-on-one serious relationships, Trask quickly saw that love is more expansive than that. Robyn Trask, Executive Director of Loving More...

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Loveisrespect: The Ultimate Resource for Fostering Healthy Relationships

Loveisrespect: The Ultimate Resource for Fostering Healthy Relationships

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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The 411: With more than 88,000 chats, phone calls and texts coming in every year, loveisrespect is the most reliable and authoritative organization focused on helping teens and young adults identify, prevent and end abusive relationships.  With more than 41 million teens in the U.S, it's important for them to have a convenient way to get good advice about relationships, and that's exactly...

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Does Your Lesbian Girlfriend Drink Too Much?

Does Your Lesbian Girlfriend Drink Too Much?

Mary Gorham Malia

Mary Gorham Malia

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Let’s admit it — we enjoy drinking. That might mean a night out at a lesbian bar, an afternoon T-dance, catching a first friday lesbian happy hour event in your city or that backyard barbecue with your posse. Drinking plays a big role in many lesbian scenes. But let’s also admit that sometimes drinking has created a problem or two or 20 in our relationships. That was my history in my last relationship. Alcohol...

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15 Best Small Colleges for Dating

15 Best Small Colleges for Dating

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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"There's a time and a place for everything, and it's called college." — Chef, "South Park" While Chef was talking about drugs in the "Ike's Wee Wee" episode (we don't condone drugs, kids), we still think the concept of this quote perfectly applies to college life in general. College is the time to break out of your shell and try things that are out of your comfort zone, and college is the best place to meet new...

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Can You Learn to Be Attracted to Someone?

Can You Learn to Be Attracted to Someone?

Randy Mitchell

Randy Mitchell

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We all have our "type". Most of us can walk into a room filled with nice, well-dressed, educated, professional, open-minded people and almost immediately, after scanning the perimeter, see the ones we’re closely drawn to. Perhaps it’s the chatty blonde in the corner holding a martini, the olive-skinned brunette with great curves, the short Jewish princess dominating the room with her witty intellect and pearly grin,...

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22 Best College Towns for Dating

22 Best College Towns for Dating

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Some say your college years are the best years of your life, especially for dating and relationships, and we'd have to agree. From living on your own for the first time to meeting new people to trying different things, college is often when we grow into who we really are. With that in mind, we've found the 22 Best College Towns for Dating for you single students out there! Taking into consideration the number of...

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19 Best Small Cities for Single Millennial Women

19 Best Small Cities for Single Millennial Women

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Being a single millennial woman in a big city isn't all it's cracked up to be. With populations growing every day, finding decent single men becomes more like shooting fish in an ocean rather than a barrel. What you need is a small city! We're not talking about small cities with one traffic light — we're talking about small cities that offer all the dating possibilities of a big city but without all the competition...

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6 Causes of Relationship Anxiety & How to Handle It (Part 2)

6 Causes of Relationship Anxiety & How to Handle It (Part 2)

Rachel Dack

Rachel Dack

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My previous article explored six common causes of relationship anxiety and discussed how anxiety is a natural part of intimate relationships. Anxiety frequently appears during positive transitions, increased closeness and major milestones in the relationship and can be managed in ways that promote relationship health and satisfaction. At other times, anxiety may be a response to negative events or an important...

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20 Best Cities for an Inexpensive Date

20 Best Cities for an Inexpensive Date

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Whether you're single or in a relationship, there's nothing better than a good date. From romantic dinners and movies, to fun sporting events and dance classes, the possibilities really are endless. That doesn't necessarily mean your wallet is endless, though. When you factor in cab rides, food, venue covers and more, you're looking at a pricey night. But have no fear! We have the solution for you. Taking into...

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Two Peas & Their Pod: 4 Ways Cooking Will Improve Your Relationship

Two Peas & Their Pod: 4 Ways Cooking Will Improve Your Relationship

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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The 411: For couples going through a rough patch, there's hardly a better form of therapy than cooking together, and the proof comes from Maria and Josh Lichty, the creators of the extremely adorable and uplifting blog called Two Peas and Their Pod. It all started with coconut cupcakes. The first thing Maria cooked for Josh was coconut cupcakes. When Maria and Josh Lichty first met eight years ago, she...

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19 Sexiest Spring Break Destinations in America

19 Sexiest Spring Break Destinations in America

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Spring Break 2015 is officially here, and that means millions of students will ditch their dorms, books and sweatshirts for beaches, beers and bikinis. But where are the best places for these young, beautiful and wild people to go? Look no further than this list! Based on popularity among students, weather, variety of fun and alluring activities to partake in, romantic places to stay in and eat at, a few online...

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Amber Brooks

By: Amber Brooks

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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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