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September 26, 2023/Sex & Relationships

Signs You’re a People-Pleaser — and How To Stop

Always putting others’ happiness before your own can build resentment over time

Hand reaching out to help with person in palm of hand, while previous attempts are in background.
September 25, 2023/Sex & Relationships

4 Signs of Enabling and How To Stop

When ‘helping’ others is unhealthy for you, it’s time to set firm boundaries

hoovering hand reaching out to partner
September 22, 2023/Sex & Relationships

What Is Hoovering? 7 Signs and How To Handle It

This manipulative tactic sucks people back into destructive relationships

person standing in front of a stone wall
September 18, 2023/Mental Health

Deconstructing Stonewalling

This toxic approach to conflict is unintentional or intentional and verbal or nonverbal

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Person on smartphone reading texts, but not really engaging with other person.
August 25, 2023/Sex & Relationships

How To Identify and Address Breadcrumbing

This toxic behavior uses the principle of intermittent reinforcement to keep you invested

couple sleeping in separate beds
August 7, 2023/Sex & Relationships

A ‘Sleep Divorce’ Might Be Exactly What Your Relationship Needs

Separate sleeping arrangements can improve sleep, mental health and even your partnership

Infographic of signs of a situationship: no labels or exclusivity, irregular contact, lives not integrated, no growth
July 25, 2023/Sex & Relationships

Situationships: What They Are and 5 Signs You’re in One

Communication and honesty are key to all relationships, even in ‘gray zone’ situationships

Woman overshadowed by expectations of society based in outdated past.
July 17, 2023/Sex & Relationships

6 Signs You Have Good Girl Syndrome

People-pleasing, perfectionism and putting others first are all signs of this harmful behavior

Movie star surrounded by fans taking pictures with their phones.
July 5, 2023/Sex & Relationships

Friend or Faux: Are Parasocial Relationships Healthy?

Whether parasocial relationships are rewarding or dangerous depends on your mental health

Loving couple embracing and laughing while relaxing on a couch.
June 6, 2023/Sex & Relationships

12 Signs You’re in a Healthy Relationship

Communication is key, but so is kindness

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