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Coworker using weaponized incompetence in the workplace
August 19, 2024/Sex & Relationships

How Weaponized Incompetence Can Hurt Your Relationships

This tactic is when one person avoids or refuses to do a task and uses their ‘incompetence’ as an excuse in order to sidestep responsibilities

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August 6, 2024/Sex & Relationships

What Are Twin Flame Relationships and Are They Healthy?

This spiritual way of understanding a connection can be affirming and uplifting — but it can also enable abuse

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August 5, 2024/Sex & Relationships

Here’s How To Handle the Ick When You’re Dating

An ‘ick’ is a form of projection based on cognitive bias and shouldn’t be confused as a dealbreaker

Couple kissing
July 19, 2024/Sex & Relationships

Can You Get an STI From Kissing?

Some sexually transmitted infections, like the herpes simplex virus and cytomegalovirus, can be transmitted through saliva and kissing

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July 17, 2024/Sex & Relationships

What Is a Sexual History? And Why It’s Important

Your sexual history directly influences your physical, mental and emotional health in a multitude of ways

Male with arms outstretched toward hunched over female, with broken heart and holding hands wreath around her
June 10, 2024/Sex & Relationships

What Is the Cycle of Abuse and How Do You Break It?

The cycle of abuse is a simple theory for understanding relationship violence — but the model might not fit everyone’s situation

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June 5, 2024/Mental Health

How To Be Patient: 6 Strategies To Help You Keep Your Cool

In a world where instant gratification is the norm, you can train yourself to be more comfortable waiting patiently

Happy couple sleeping in bed together, holding hands
June 3, 2024/Sleep

The Scandinavian Sleep Method: A Surprisingly Simple Fix for Couples Struggling With Blanket-Hogging

Sleeping with separate blankets can help you get the ZZZs you need — without fighting for covers all night

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June 3, 2024/Mental Health

How To Make — and Nourish — New Friendships When You’re an Adult

Look to activities you enjoy — or try a new hobby — to help foster meeting new people

Partners sitting at breakfast table on their phones
May 31, 2024/Sex & Relationships

What It Means To Be ‘Aromantic’

This romantic orientation involves little to no romantic attraction to others and exists on a spectrum

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