Women like to be hugged on the first date, think more than two drinks is too...
Dating site Match surveyed 5,000 singles in the US to find out what's important for a good date and a fulfilling sex life.The results showed women still like compliments, and their sexual peak is a...
View ArticleManipulative people hook their victims with a tactic called 'love bombing' —...
Manipulative people sometimes hook in their victims by "love bombing" them.This can mean compliments, public displays of affection, and gifts.If you fall for the trap, you might find yourself in a...
View ArticleBeing familiar or comfortable with someone are two different things — and too...
Feeling familiar with someone might not always be a good thing.Sometimes, we might be psychologically trying to resolve issues from our past with new people.In these cases, we may subconsciously seek...
View ArticleRelationship experts say these are the 9 signs the person you're dating is...
If you already have a partner this Valentine's Day, congratulations, you've beaten the system.For the rest of us, modern dating is a minefield. There are so many rules and games to play it's easy to...
View ArticleHere's what you should do if you want to celebrate Valentine's Day but your...
Some people truly hate Valentine's Day.Unfortunately, some of them may end up in relationships with people who expect them to celebrate it.Both partners can be happy if they are both willing to...
View ArticleThe biggest love song the year you were born
If you're in the mood to make the ultimate love song playlist, look no further.We looked at Billboard's list of the highest-charting songs from every year since 1975 and found the top love song from...
View ArticleWhat it means to be a 'caretaker' in romantic relationships — and why it...
Highly empathetic people may be "caretakers."These people have a lot of sympathy for others, but often don't take care of themselves.Toxic people like narcissists attract caretakers because they have...
View Article5,000 single people have revealed what they think about calling and texting...
Most people find it rude if you use your phone during a date, according to the annual Singles in America Study by dating site Match.5,000 singles answered questions about their dating lives.The results...
View ArticleRelationship pet names are different in countries all over the world — here...
Pet names are more or less unavoidable. Even if you have an agreement in your relationship to avoid calling each other "honey" or "baby," it's likely one of you will fall into the trap at some...
View ArticleScience says lasting relationships rely on a key factor
A recent study found evidence that a single factor mattered more for a couple's relationship satisfaction than a handful of other considerations, including marriage.That factor was whether couples saw...
View ArticleA relationship expert reveals 4 signs that you're a perfect match
You can spot them easily in the movies — the couple that's so clearly meant for each other. But in real life, it can be harder to detect a perfect match.That's especially true when that "match"...
View Article14 surprising psychological reasons someone might fall in love with you
Even on Valentine's Day, love can be elusive.But certain factors make it more likely that someone will be smitten with you.We dug into years of psychological research to find those particular traits...
View ArticleThere are scientific reasons why we give our partners pet names — and they...
If you use pet names, it might be because your mother used them with you.Research shows that using cute nicknames is a sign your relationship is strong.There are hundreds of variations from around the...
View Article8 signs that prove you're not ready for a relationship
Sometimes you're just not ready to be in a relationship, and that's okay.Signs that you should just be single include not being happy with yourself, and not wanting to commit.A good relationship can be...
View Article12 of the most devastating TV and movie breakups
Movies and TV shows provide a considerable amount of couples that fans become obsessed with, but they also leave viewers devastated when a favorite couple breaks up. After becoming emotionally invested...
View ArticleHere's how to stop an argument with a narcissist from spinning out of control
Narcissists struggle with having positive feelings about someone while they are mad at them.This means they get incredibly fierce and cruel during arguments.For many people, the best thing to do is to...
View ArticleI've been in a relationship for 9 years — here's why I think Valentine's Day...
Valentine's Day isn't about what you get. It's about what you need from your partner.The world makes you think that you need chocolates and flowers on Valentine's Day. Sometimes you just need a hug,...
View Article11 real people share the most romantic things they've done on Valentine's Day
What do you get the person who has everything? On Valentine’s Day, the stakes surrounding this question are even higher. Maybe she’s not impressed by flowers or maybe he absolutely hates the cheesy,...
View ArticleThe 18 most shocking celebrity breakups of all time
When anyone in your life breaks up, it's tough. And as silly as it may seem, celebrity breakups can hit us nearly as hard as when our good friends split up because we feel like we know them. We've...
View ArticleI'm single and I know I'm supposed to hate Valentine's Day — here's why I...
Usually, it's assumed that Valentine's Day is solely for couples, much to the chagrin of single people everywhere.As a single person, I celebrate Valentine's Day every year and I actually prefer being...
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