Money talk timing that could save your relationship

Financial compatibility shapes relationships more than most couples realize, and knowing when to raise it can change everything. Few topics feel as awkward on a first date as money. Yet as salary transparency becomes more common and budgeting apps turn financial habits into daily conversation, many people still freeze up the moment a partner's…

ByGesi LloydJuly 16, 20260Comments

Sex

New research reveals one habit couples need for better sex

A University of Texas study says the secret to more intimacy might already be sitting in your sink. Turns out those social media couples joking that a partner doing the dishes is the ultimate form of foreplay might be onto something real. New research out of the University of Texas at Austin has found a…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 15, 20260Comments

Celebs

Tracee Ellis Ross gets candid about fame, fear and love

From a startling childhood memory to her thoughts on relationships, she shared it all. Tracee Ellis Ross grew up surrounded by some of the biggest names in entertainment, but not every encounter left her starstruck. In a wide ranging appearance on the podcast Baby, This Is Keke Palmer, the actress opened up about a specific…

ByGesi LloydJuly 15, 20260Comments

Relationships

In-laws and your marriage: How much say should they have?

Why boundaries with family might be the secret to a stronger marriage Marriage doesn't arrive with a manual for handling in-laws. Some families pop by unannounced; others believe couples should sort things out privately. When those two worlds collide, tension follows fast — and it's more common than most couples admit. For many Black families,…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 14, 20260Comments

Dating

The biggest dating mistakes people over 30 regret — and how to avoid them

Relationship experts say these patterns show up again and again after 30 — here's how to finally break them Dating in your 30s tends to come with more confidence and a clearer sense of self than your 20s ever offered. It also comes with hindsight. Plenty of people look back on earlier relationships and realize the…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 13, 20260Comments

Relationships

Dirty talk works better with practice, not a perfect script

Dirty talk has a reputation for being either effortless or terrifying, with little middle ground. For people who find it intimidating, sex researchers and therapists say the discomfort often traces back to a culture that still treats explicit language as something to suppress, even in private, consensual moments between partners. What dirty talk actually is…

ByDestiny PhilipsJuly 11, 20260Comments

Sex

My libido taught me the difference between two kinds of wanting

For years, my sex life followed a pattern I assumed was unusual. When I was dating someone I felt a real connection with, sex happened often, sometimes multiple times a week. When I was single or cycling through forgettable first dates, my interest in sex simply vanished, and I barely noticed its absence. It took…

ByDestiny PhilipsJuly 11, 20260Comments

Relationships

Why 6 relationship fade outs never really give you closure

Ghosting has become such a normal part of dating that many romantic relationships never get an official ending. The two people stop seeing each other, or maybe stop talking altogether, but neither ever says the relationship is over. It just fades. Big, dramatic breakups tend to get all the sympathy, but these quiet non breakups…

ByDorcas OnasaJuly 10, 20260Comments

Sex

4 steps to feel more present during sex

Many people spend years searching for ways to improve their intimate relationships, experimenting with new techniques, communication strategies or relationship advice. While those approaches can be helpful, experts say a deeper issue often goes unnoticed. Instead of focusing solely on what happens during intimacy, they encourage paying attention to how present you feel in the…

ByDorcas OnasaJuly 3, 20260Comments

Relationships

Why loneliness hurts and how to fix it fast

Loneliness has become a growing concern for people of all ages, affecting children, young adults and older adults alike. While spending time alone can be healthy and restorative, experts say persistent feelings of isolation are different and can take a toll on both emotional and physical well-being. Mental health professionals explain that loneliness is more…

ByDorcas OnasaJuly 3, 20260Comments

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Money talk timing that could save your relationship

New research reveals one habit couples need for better sex

Tracee Ellis Ross gets candid about fame, fear and love

In-laws and your marriage: How much say should they have?

The biggest dating mistakes people over 30 regret — and how to avoid them

My libido taught me the difference between two kinds of wanting

Why 6 relationship fade outs never really give you closure

4 steps to feel more present during sex

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