Relationship Communication, Breakup Recovery, and Modern Dating

Successful dating and long-term relationships require emotional intelligence, clear communication, and the ability to recognize toxic behavioral patterns.

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9 Ways to Ensure Your Relationship Is Built to Last

Valentine’s Day shouldn’t be the only day you celebrate your love. Yet for many, once the holiday has ended, romance and commitment fall by the wayside and people get lost in their daily routines and personal concerns. Loving relationships cannot be neglected, though.

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10 Signs Your Partner Is About to Dump You

When it comes to getting the proverbial boot, it’s always nice to have a little bit of a heads up so you can prepare and respond accordingly. If the following warning signs pop up in your relationship, well, you may want to reevaluate your future.

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The 10 Things Single People NEVER Want to Hear

If you're single, you already know how irritating and repetitive some questions and well-meaning pieces of advice can be. If you're not, here are 10 things your single friends never want to hear.

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17 Fun Ideas to Shake Up Date Night

This Valentine's Day, it might be time to update your #RelationshipGoals -- and one to add to your list is getting out of the “dinner-and-a-movie” date rut. By getting creative with your rendezvous, you can rekindle that old spark or light a new one.

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8 Reasons Why You Always Date the Same Type

When it comes to dating and relationships, you probably have a type. Perhaps you fall for free-wheeling musicians or artists, or maybe you make a beeline for bookish, intellectual types. You might consistently go gaga over redheads or blonds or prefer dark-skinned, brown-eyed partners.

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10 Toughest Health Topics to Discuss With Your Significant Other

It’s never easy to start a conversation with, “Honey, there’s something I need to tell you” -- especially when it comes to you or your partner’s health. While you want to be truthful, you also wonder if bringing up an awkward health topic will be the deal breaker that lands you back on OkCupid.

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Depression After the Death of a Spouse

Losing a spouse affects every aspect of your life and continues to affect you until you’ve allowed the intricate aspects of grief to take place. The anguish from the loss of a spouse manifests itself in many ways, including severe depression.

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How to Tell If a Man Is Interested in You

A smile here, a glance there. These telltale signs of flirting are almost always an indicator that a guy is interested in you. While some signs of interest and attraction are more obvious than others, how a guy interacts with you is a clear indicator of his interest in you.

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