The Relationship Advice You Needed The Most in 2023

6 STEPS TO ENDING A TOXIC FRIENDSHIP

Loraine Smith-Hines, author of Toxic Friends: A Practical Guide to Recognizing and Dealing with an Unhealthy Friendship (Foxglove, 2010), offers six tips for breaking free from an unhealthy friendship and putting yourself first once and for all.

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7 BEST MOBILE APPS FOR DATING

Whether you're looking for a friendship or something more serious, there’s a dating app to suit almost every need. Here are seven top dating apps for you to consider.  

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WHAT TO DO WHEN A FRIEND GIVES YOU THE COLD SHOULDER

We turned to psychotherapist Nicole McCance to find out what to do when a friend is acting distant for what feels like no reason.

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HOW TO OVERCOME SHYNESS WHEN IT COMES TO SEX

It's not always easy to ask for what you want where sex is concerned. And if you're naturally shy, it can feel almost impossible. But a fulfilling sex life is easier than you might think. To learn more, we turned to April Masini, the dating and relationship expert behind askapril.com and the author of four books on dating, including Think & Date Like A Man (iUniverse, 2005). 

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7 WAYS TO REJECT SOMEONE NICELY

It's never fun getting rejected. In fact, being the rejector is also quite difficult, especially if you're trying to cushion the blow. From being honest to mentally preparing yourself, our relationships expert offers seven tips to reject someone nicely.

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HOW TO BE A MORE AFFECTIONATE PARTNER

So what's the best way to encourage more physical affection? Dr. Pepper Schwartz, chief relationship expert at perfectmatch.com and professor of sociology at the University of Washington, shares the best ways to go about giving and getting more physical affection from your partner.

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TOP 10 REASONS YOU NEED A BEST FRIEND

We all know how important friends are. There are friends we go for coffee with, friends we shop with and friends we head to the gym with. But despite having a pal for every occasion, having a best friend is a huge bonus in life. Marilyn Barnicke Belleghem, a registered marriage and family therapist, offers some insight into what makes the bond between best friends so special — and so important.

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5 SIGNS YOU'RE BEING USED IN A FRIENDSHIP

If you feel as though you're dealing with someone who might not have your best interests at heart, we're here to help. We asked Susan Shapiro Barash, author of Toxic Friends: The Antidote for Women Stuck in Complicated Friendships (St. Martin's Press, 2009), to share some of the signs that you may be being used by someone who you thought was a friend.

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MEN’S UNDERSTANDING OF PMS CAN DRAMATICALLY AFFECT RELATIONSHIPS

The gremlin is the reason we may snap at an Uber driver who goes the wrong way. It’s the reason we may suddenly feel like a failure in life. It’s the reason why we may cancel plans last-minute in favour of sweatpants, solidarity and a five-topping pizza. It’s the reason the equilibrium of our relationship may be thrown off every 28 days.  

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WHEN YOUR BOYFRIEND IS A WIDOWER, THE USUAL DATING RULES DON'T APPLY

The story of how one woman found love with someone who had lost it.

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WHEN YOUR BOYFRIEND IS A WIDOWER, THE USUAL DATING RULES DON'T APPLY

The story of how one woman found love with someone who had lost it.

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