Getting ‘Consent’ for Sex Is Too Low a Bar

When adults talk to young people about sex, the standard speech includes the warning that they must obtain consent before stepping up intimacy to the next level. Here’s the problem: guidance that centers on the term “consent” suggests that a legal standard for permissible sexual interactions is also a decent or desirable one.

Brittany Shelton
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Why Selfies Are Bad for Your Love Life

A new study claims that sharing selfies on social media can be extremely damaging when it comes to your romantic life.

Leah Groth
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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.

Lynette Arceneaux
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Check Out This Map of Everything People Hate, State by State

Thanks to new data you can now see how your personal pet peeve measures up to everyone else in your state and around the country.

Hillary Eaton
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What Your PDA of Choice Says About You and Your Relationship

Actions speak louder than words, and this couldn't be truer when it comes to our choice of PDA. So what does your PDA say about you?

Natasha Burton
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Looking for Love? Here's How to Get Out of Your Own Way

Many singles are hoping for long-term love, and if you're among them, you're not as alone as you might feel. The following factors could help explain why you've been single longer than you'd like.

August McLaughlin
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10 Pickup Lines for the Gym Just Cheesy Enough to Work

First impressions are important, so make sure your opening line is as strong as your PRs. Here are a few ideas to start you off.

Brittany Shelton
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7 Ways Social Media Is Messing With Your Relationship

Social media is all fun and games — until your relationship begins to suffer. Here are seven ways in which it can mess with your relationships.

Kate Cummins, PsyD
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How Not to Lose Yourself in a Relationship

Healthy relationships bring a lot of gains, but those plusses aren’t worth much if you lose your sense of self in the process.

August McLaughlin
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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.

Michelle Spencer
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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.

Anna-Sofie Hickson
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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.

Anthony Oster
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