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6 Things I Learned From Blowing Up My Marriage (and Life) in My 30s
Sex Love

6 Things I Learned From Blowing Up My Marriage (and Life) in My 30s

Disappointing others is uncomfortable—but it’s not the same as doing something wrong.
The One Question You Should Never Ask Your Partner During a Fight
Relationships

The One Question You Should Never Ask Your Partner During a Fight

It turns the conversation into a debate instead of an opportunity to understand each other.
What to Do If You and Your Partner Have Mismatched Sex Drives
Love

What to Do If You and Your Partner Have Mismatched Sex Drives

Your relationship isn’t doomed, but it’s important to address it to keep resentment from building up.
How to Make Friends With Other Couples
Life

How to Make Friends With Other Couples

You might have to look outside your social circle to find The Ones.
How Bad Is It, Really, to Go Through Your Partner’s Phone When They’re Not Looking?
Love

How Bad Is It, Really, to Go Through Your Partner’s Phone When They’re Not Looking?

Sneaking a peek at their texts can be tempting, but we asked a therapist if it’s worth it.
7 People Share How They Discovered Their Partner Was Emotionally Cheating
Love

7 People Share How They Discovered Their Partner Was Emotionally Cheating

“She was quick to start fights…and spoke fondly of a coworker.”
5 Signs You and Your Partner’s Arguments Are Unhealthy
Losing battle

5 Signs You and Your Partner’s Arguments Are Unhealthy

If one of you regularly employs the silent treatment, that’s a problem.
8 People Share How Their Divorce Changed Their Life for the Better
Love

8 People Share How Their Divorce Changed Their Life for the Better

“Finally, I loved what I did for a living. I loved who I was and the new friends I’d made.”
Scheduling a Weekly ‘House Meeting’ With My Partner Changed My Damn Life
State of the union

Scheduling a Weekly ‘House Meeting’ With My Partner Changed My Damn Life

Now we save the stressful stuff for our check-ins so we can actually enjoy our couch time and date nights.
The One Thing You Should Never Do When Your Partner Is Annoying You
Love

The One Thing You Should Never Do When Your Partner Is Annoying You

If you actually want them to change their ways, you have to be strategic.
How to Have a ‘Good’ Fight With Your Partner
Sex Love

How to Have a ‘Good’ Fight With Your Partner

The Gottmans—everyone’s favorite psychologist power couple—share what healthy conflicts look like, and the traps to avoid.
‘Fight Right’ Is Our February SELF Well-Read Book Club Pick
Sex Love

‘Fight Right’ Is Our February SELF Well-Read Book Club Pick

The psychologists behind the viral bird test think you’re arguing wrong—and want to help you fix it.
The One Thing You Should Never Say During a Fight With Your Partner
Word to the wise

The One Thing You Should Never Say During a Fight With Your Partner

A couples counselor says this bad habit will only set you up for more conflict.
RHONY’s Jessel Taank Would Tell Her Younger Self to Shut Up More&-And Stress Less
Life

RHONY’s Jessel Taank Would Tell Her Younger Self to Shut Up More—And Stress Less

“I was like, Holy shit, I have to change; I cannot be so free, so frivolous.”
The Path to Gender Equality Starts...With Dishes
Mr. Clean

The Path to Gender Equality Starts...With Dishes

An excerpt from Alex Manley’s new book, ‘The New Masculinity.’
You Don’t Necessarily Need to Leave Your House to Have a Hot Date Night
Space heater

You Don’t Necessarily Need to Leave Your House to Have a Hot Date Night

Our garage bar invigorated our marriage. For you, maybe it’s the living room floor.
11 Ways I Practiced Self-Care in the Months, Weeks, and Days Leading Up to My Wedding
Beauty

11 Ways I Practiced Self-Care in the Months, Weeks, and Days Leading Up to My Wedding

From uninhibited screaming to learning how to give myself a blowout.
Can't Decide If You Should Break Up With Your Partner? Ask Yourself These Questions.
Love

Can't Decide If You Should Break Up With Your Partner? Ask Yourself These Questions.

Feeling conflicted or obligated is totally normal.
6 Questions to Ask Yourself If You’re Considering an Open Relationship
Love

6 Questions to Ask Yourself If You’re Considering an Open Relationship

A therapist explains how to know if it's right for you.
5 Practical Tips to Prevent Technology From Destroying Your Relationship
Love

5 Practical Tips to Prevent Technology From Destroying Your Relationship

Without having to delete TikTok, of course.