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love and war Apr. 21, 2015

Is the First Date Too Early for Couples Therapy?“Getting into a relationship is like putting Miracle-Gro on your character defects.”

By Maureen O'Connor
goodbyes Dec. 12, 2014

This Is the End of ‘It’s Complicated.’ We Can Still Be Friends, Right? It’s not you, we promise.
artifacts Dec. 12, 2014

15 Amazing Personal Ads From the ’90s, Presented With CommentaryCan the post-teenybopper prattle; let’s talk turkey.

By Jen Doll
diets Dec. 12, 2014

I Ate Only Aphrodisiacs for an Entire DayWho doesn’t want more romance in their food?

By Rebecca Harrington
love bites Dec. 12, 2014

After Getting Divorced, Men Get FatDudes who eat their feelings.

By Melissa Dahl
first person Dec. 12, 2014

I Love Men, But I’m Thinking of Having a Baby Without OneSex and the single girl in the time of the ticking clock.

By Alyssa Shelasky
mood elevators Dec. 11, 2014

25 Love Songs to Soundtrack Your BreakupSads, from Dum Dum Girls to Whitney Houston.

By Leah Rodriguez
first person Dec. 11, 2014

Never Date a Writer. You’ll End Up As Material.Which isn’t as flattering as it sounds.

By Chloe Schama
it’s complicated Dec. 11, 2014

4 Funny New Web Series About Dating to Watch NowJeans in bed, silent coffee shops, and a whole lot more dating-inspired hilarity.

By Erica Schwiegershausen
love bites Dec. 11, 2014

No One Wants to Admit Their Relationship Isn’t Going AnywhereIn denial.

By Melissa Dahl
both sides of a breakup Dec. 11, 2014

Both Sides of a Breakup: First Comes Pregnancy, Then Comes CocaineEverything was perfect until his addiction showed up.

By Alyssa Shelasky
mood elevators Dec. 10, 2014

Diary of a 20-Year-Old Breakup ProcrastinatorA fictional account of a very real phenomenon.

By Jesse David Fox
first person Dec. 10, 2014

I Rebounded From My Boyfriend With 4 WomenIn praise of the post-breakup friendship.

By Nina Shen Rastogi
diary Dec. 10, 2014

I Tried to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Here’s What Happened.It’s not always like it is in the movies.

By Julieanne Smolinski
love bites Dec. 10, 2014

Computers Are Better at Flirting Than We AreIt’s because we believe what we want to hear.

By Melissa Dahl
first person Dec. 10, 2014

Sleeping Up: Why I Had an Affair With My Female BossA cautionary tale.

By Anonymous
atypical Dec. 10, 2014

What It’s Like to Be a 58-Year-Old VirginYears and years of loneliness.

By Alexa Tsoulis-Reay
adult education Dec. 9, 2014

The Old Person’s Guide to Sexting Like a Teen Take out that mobile device and GYPO.

By Allison P. Davis
mood elevators Dec. 9, 2014

Find Your Happy Place in the ShowerHot, but not bothered.

By Ashley Weatherford
the lexicon of modern love Dec. 9, 2014

Must We Call It a ‘Serious’ Relationship? What’s wrong with good, nice, fun, or even solid?

By Jen Doll
our selfies ourselves Dec. 9, 2014

Accept It, the #FirstDateSelfie Is Kind of SweetDigital documentation is the new souvenir.

By Alex Ronan
love bites Dec. 9, 2014

Rejection Screws With Your Actual, Beating HeartWhen everyone really is hanging out without you.

By Melissa Dahl
manifestos Dec. 9, 2014

I’m 40. I Don’t Want to Be a Mom. Now What?It’s more complicated than simply not having kids.

By Glynnis MacNicol
meet cutes Dec. 9, 2014

Joaquin Phoenix Said He Was Engaged to His Yoga Teacher; Lied [Update]A meet-cute that also resolved some back pain.

By Maggie Lange
mood elevators Dec. 8, 2014

A Set of Extremely Wise Graphic CardsCall it food for thought.

By Diana Tsui
partylines Dec. 8, 2014

The Affair’s Ruth Wilson Is Morally Okay With Affairs“There is so much gray. So much gray!”

By Alyssa Shelasky
just like us Dec. 8, 2014

15 Celebrities on Post-Breakup RevengeIs it better to live well, or to T.P. his car?

By Jen Doll
ex men Dec. 8, 2014

I Just Want to Not Be FriendsThe benefits of a clean break.

By Lauren Bans
aggressively enjoying life Dec. 8, 2014

Leonardo DiCaprio, Sorority Recruiter, Leaves Club With 20 WomenNo woman left behind in the VIP.

By Maggie Lange
love bites Dec. 8, 2014

You Can Probably Guess the Top Reasons People DivorceA few people honestly don’t know what happened.

By Melissa Dahl
mood elevators Dec. 5, 2014

A Retro Bra That’s Ready for Its Close-upAs arresting as it is disarming.

By Veronica Misako Gledhill
Dec. 5, 2014

How to Find Love, the Matchmaker WayThe best pros to consult when you’re done swiping right.

By Alyssa Shelasky
instagram model Dec. 5, 2014

This Gay Model Couple Refused to Be Closeted, Succeeded AnywayThey took to Instagram and never looked back.

By William Van Meter
advice Dec. 5, 2014

Ask Polly: Am I Being Too Paranoid?Don’t be afraid to ask questions.

By Heather Havrilesky
love bites Dec. 5, 2014

Couples Who Sleep Closer Together Stay TogetherThe science of snuggling.

By Melissa Dahl
ex men Dec. 5, 2014

Breaking Bad: 10 Ways Men Deal With BreakupsIs he the Waffler, the Dodge, or the Mope?

By Jeff Wilser
mood elevator Dec. 4, 2014

Here’s How to Flirt at an Ice Rink ’Tis the season.

By Erica Schwiegershausen
escapes Dec. 4, 2014

Which Post-Breakup Vacation Is Right for You?From Watsu to wilderness exploration, ten indulgent ways to heal after a split.

By Alyssa Shelasky
the lexicon of modern love Dec. 4, 2014

I Got You, Sweetikin: Why We Call Each Other BabeIf Sonny and Cher had lived in the 16th century …

By Jen Doll
love bites Dec. 4, 2014

How Long Does a Typical Crying Binge Last?Tears by the numbers.

By Melissa Dahl
both sides of a breakup Dec. 4, 2014

Both Sides of a Breakup: Girl Friends Who Made Bad GirlfriendsFrom best friends to lovers in record time.

By Alyssa Shelasky
oh rats Dec. 4, 2014

Rats in Sexy Little Jackets Reveal Secret of Male AttractionLingerie for rodents.

By Allison P. Davis
mood elevators Dec. 3, 2014

How to Let Your Ex Know You’re Over It: A GIF GuideFlip your hair.

By Maggie Lange
cube life Dec. 3, 2014

10 Women on Their Office CrushesTrue tales of cubicle love.

By Regina Marler
advice Dec. 3, 2014

Ask Polly: How Do I Stop Being Such a Jerk?Stop lying to avoid seeming weak.

By Heather Havrilesky
astrology Dec. 3, 2014

What’s Your Sign? My Love Affair With a ’70s Astrology BookWhy we seek relationship help from the stars.

By Jen Doll
Dec. 3, 2014

One Woman Turned Awful Breakup Texts Into ArtLooking for love, getting revenge.

By Alex Ronan
love bites Dec. 3, 2014

Feeling Crazy After a Breakup? Blame Your BrainThis is from the same brain-scan study that suggested love kinda does work like a drug.

By Melissa Dahl
mood elevators Dec. 2, 2014

A 24-Karat-Gold Recipe for Softer LipsPucker up.

By Ashley Weatherford
just like us Dec. 2, 2014

15 Celebrities Share Their Worst Breakup StoriesEven Liam Neeson’s been dumped.

By Jen Doll