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How to Tell if You Have a Narcissistic Mother

Narcissism may be all about prioritizing the self, but if you have a narcissistic mother, it can have far-reaching effects on your life. Here's how to tell if that's the case.

16 Gaslighting Memes to Help You Feel a Little Less Alone

Here are some memes that may help you learn the signs of gaslighting, understand your own situation, find comfort,...


Is There a Covert Narcissist in Your Life? 18 Things Therapists Need You to Know

Recognizing a covertย narcissist isn't easy. Here's what to watch forโ€”plus expert tips for dealing with them.


How to Move on from a Relationship

Breaking up is hard to doโ€”but you can turn a negative into a more positive experience with our expert tips...


16 Gaslighting Memes to Help You Feel a Little Less Alone

Here are some memes that may help you learn the signs of gaslighting, understand your own situation, find comfort, get...

Can Pheromone Perfumes Make You More Attractive to the Opposite Sex?

You may have seen advertisements for pheromone perfumes or sprays that promise to make you more sexually attractive or to...


7 Rules for Love, from Zen Monks

Enlightening keys to anchor into your heart and find a harmoniousย relationship, from two monks who understand the complexities of...

The #1 Best Way Respond When Someone Unfriends You, According to an Expert on Psychology & Soci...

Plus, this expert reveals how to determine that it's healthy to unfriend or unfollow someone for your own mental health.


This Is the #1 Secret to Staying Best Friends Forever, from 8 Pairs of Lifelong Pals

Friends are proven to be good for your health, but the ones who stick together for the ages are...


8 Subtle Hints That a Friendship Is Toxic, Say Experts

That pit in your stomach every time you spend time with a certain someone might suggest you're dealing with a...


“Is My Friend Toxic?” This 2-Minute Quiz by Experts Helps You Figure It Out

A toxic friend drains your energyโ€”and, according to research, can seriously affect your health long-term. Mental health experts offer...

How Luke Russert Knew It Was Time for a Career Change: ‘There Was Something Missing’

Emmy-winning Washington journalist Luke Russert spotlights untapped mental health themes in his breakout memoir, Look for Me There.


5 Warning Signs You’re Settling in Your Relationship

Licensed counselors and a renowned divorce attorney say these red flags may not seem like a big deal, but...


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5 Traits You Didnโ€™t Know You Inherit from Mom (and 4 You Inherit from Dad)

Here's why men can't blame their mothers for their receding hairline anymore.


Friendship Breakup: Hereโ€™s How (and When) To Move On From a Friend

We've all been there: Ending a friendship hurtsโ€”sometimes, even worse than a romantic breakup. Plus, here's how long the...


How Peta Murgatroyd Has Healed Since Husband Maks Chmerkovskiy Was Trapped in Ukraine

On the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion, Dancing With the Stars two-time mirror ball trophy winner Peta Murgatroyd says life...

Attachment Styles Quiz: What’s Your Relationship Attachment Style?

Your relationship attachment style can reveal a lot about your past and what you're experiencing in love right now. Take...


6 Powerful Lessons a Breakup Teaches You

Research says thatย breakupsย are considered a deeply traumatic experience. But relationship experts explain how we can take this emotional havoc...


Love Language Quiz: Which of the 5 Love Languages Do You Speak?

Communication is vital for a strong relationship, but each of us has a particular set of needs. Take this...


Why Can’t I Get Over My Ex? The 7 Most Likely Reasons, According to Therapists

If you're hung up on a broken-down relationship for weeks...or months...or even years after a breakup, researchers have found...


7 Signs You Shouldn’t Stay Friends With an Ex

After aย breakup, you might say you want to keep in touch. Here's when the best intention is the worst...


10 Best Relationship Books of 2023 (So Far)

Harvard research says relationship quality ranks among the highest factors for our general happiness. These are the best relationship books...


Who Moves on From a Relationship Faster? A Psychologist Shares the Data

A relationship scholar and couples therapist reveals that when it comes to getting over a breakup, gender differences are nuanced....


The Best Valentine’s Day Gift for Each of the 5 Love Languages

Depending on the person you love, the best Valentine's Day gift might not require you to spend much...


Here’s How to Get Over a Breakupโ€”and How Long It Might Take

They say time heals all thingsโ€”but how much time? A psychotherapist says there's one important key for how to get...

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20 Relationship Communication Quotes to Strengthen Your Love

Screenshot-worthy words of wisdom about the power of the words you use with your partner. Plus a therapist's tips to...


18 Therapist-Approved Date Night Questions for a Stronger Relationship

Starting or maintaining a healthy romantic relationship can be fun, but also requires some wise intention. Here...


Relationship Attachment Style: 9 Questions to Help Identify Yours

Determine which attachment style is yours, with psychologists' insights on how it formed in your earlier years.


Tia Mowry on Why Cooking Is ‘Therapy,’ and Reclaiming Her Identity

Actress, cookbook author and YouTube chef Tia Mowry talks about family togetherness in the kitchenโ€”and time for herself as a...


US Soccer Pros Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger on the Women’s Health Issue ‘We Don’t...

Go ahead, call them soccer moms. The US Women's Soccer power couple opens up about the authentic connection that's essential...


The 3 Words You Need for Any Holiday Family Conflict, from a Holocaust Survivor and Psychologist

Avoiding family conflict around the holidays can feel like you're walking on eggshells, but these simple secrets to defusing...