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The Health Benefits of Forgiveness

Not only does holding a grudge affect your relationships, but it can also hurt your health. Here's how to begin letting go of resentment.

Is a Virtual Affair Real-World Cheating?

You exchange emails and texts with someone else but never get physical. Are you being unfaithful to your partner?

How to Gain Control by Letting Go

Think you always have to be the one in charge? It's time to think again.

Learn to Become a Better Listener

Listening to your loved ones is an essential way to gain trust and respect.

10 Ways to Be More Tender

Looking to rekindle some of the closeness between you and your partner? Try a little TLC.

Even though I'm glad I split from my husband after 35 years of marriage, how do I handle the loneliness?

To handle the loneliness, set goals, increase your social network, and engage in activities such as volunteering, taking courses, or traveling with other singles.

I want to date again after getting out of a bad marriage, but how do I express my feelings in my new relationship?

Always speak up with kindness when your partner hurts you emotionally.

What is the best way to be a new step-parent of a teenager and a school-age child?

Good step-parenting requires patience, maturity, and high levels of teamwork.

How do I handle feeling lonely when my husband spends time with his friends and family without me?

Couples need to work out their unique management of time together and time apart.

Build a Better Date Night

Date night can reconnect you to your special someone, but avoid the letdown of the preconceived romantic ideal. Here's how.

Why We Lie to Ourselves

In order to grow, you have to be honest with yourself. Here's how to get back on track.

When Can You Stop Practicing Birth Control?

At a certain point during menopause contraception is no longer needed. But take this information into account.

7 Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship

Whether it's a romantic, familial, or friendly union, these red flags signal danger ahead.

STDs: Should You Test at Home?

To be a responsible partner, it's imperative to know if you have any communicable diseases, but when it comes to testing at home, there are pros and cons.

My husband is always picking on me in public. How can I get him to stop?

Public shaming went out with the Puritans. There are other ways for couples to give and receive feedback in the presence of others.

8 Ways to Reinvent Yourself After Divorce

Here's how to move forward when it's time to move on.

Low Libido? 5 Surprising Reasons Why

Try our fixes to solve the top issues behind why you're just not in the mood.

How the Recession Affects Relationships

File under: no surprise. The economic climate has eroded not only retirement portfolios, but our relationships.

"Me First" Is Bad for Your Health

A self-absorbed attitude can cause health hazards, reveals a new study.

Angry? Don't Go to Bed Just Yet

Is it better to "sleep on it" or resolve the issue? A new study answers this question.

IUD Pros and Cons

Popular in the 80s, this form of birth control is making a comeback. Here's what to consider.

How Empathy Affects Your Love Life

At the heart of healthy relationships, you'll find communication and understanding. These same qualities are essential in the bedroom.

Avoid These Common Condom Mistakes

Protect your health by learning how to avoid these common blunders.

Plan B: How Does the Morning After Pill Work?

Here are the basics to know about emergency contraception before you need it.

How Your Relationship Status Affects Your Health

Single? Married? Divorced? Your answer may have a direct impact on your health.

Multiple Orgasms: Myth or Reality?

Could you really enjoy multiple climaxes or are they simply a copulation crock?

8 Tips for Alzheimer's Caregivers

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be a challenge. Follow these tips to make it easier.

Your Relationship: Literally Not a Perfect Fit?

Here's how to improve your intimacy despite your physical differences.

Caregivers' Common Feelings

These strategies can help you cope with the most common caregiver emotions.

Does Being Intimate Affect Your Immunity?

A healthy love life will bring you closer to your partner and strengthen your relationship. But can it improve your overall health and protect you from illness?

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