Relationships

The joys and challenges of grandparenting

These difficult times call for special measures.

 An illustrative image of grandparents playing with their grandchildren.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom attend the Vanity Fair Oscars party after the 97th Academy Awards, in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., March 2, 2025.

Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom confirm split, shift to ‘co-parenting’ relationship

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OnlyFans star reveals: “In public they laugh at me – but in secret they ask me for money”

Marriage

'Are We There Yet?' Building and sustaining healthy marriages - review


Cut and save: The messaging mistakes before a date that ruin your chances

OkCupid experts reveal the 6 mistakes that ruin every chance at a successful match – from embarrassing messages and fake photos to conversations that end at the wrong moment.

 Looking for love on the phone

'Are We There Yet?': Getting over marital roadblocks - review

Chana Levitan, a couples therapist and educator, presents the stories of 18 couples who overcame specific roadblocks in their relationships and are still driving that car called marriage.

 ‘THE WEDDING REGISTER’ by Edmund Leighton, 1920.

Baboon daughters live longer when fathers are present, study finds

Daughters who lived with their fathers for at least three years lived two to four years longer.

 An adult male and infant baboon in the Amboseli ecosystem, Kenya.

Fostering love in wartime: The silent struggle of Israel’s singles - opinion

The desire for love is not a luxury. It is a human need. The more we listen to the voices of singles, the more we give space to their pain and their potential, and the more we can foster real change.

 An illustrative image of a single woman watching a couple walk by.

Couples embracing 'sleep divorce' for better rest and relationship quality

Dr. Christine Blume explains: "Sleeping is a fundamental need. If this is permanently restricted - whether by snoring or leaving the reading lamp on - it harms the relationship in the long run."

 Couples embracing 'sleep divorce' for better rest and relationship quality.

Authenticity prevents couple burnout, study reveals

Having children significantly moderates the relationship between authenticity, emotion regulation, and burnout.

 Authenticity prevents couple burnout, study reveals.

Is it love? Psychologist shares 10 ways that real love manifests - explainer

Understanding who can and can’t love helps us protect our sense of self-worth around people who don’t value us.

 An illustrative image of two people holding hands.

US bans gov’t personnel in China from sex with Chinese nationals - report

The ban is also reportedly being applied to personnel' relatives and contractors with security clearances.

 Spectators watch after a suspected Chinese spy balloon was shot down off the coast in Holden Beach, North Carolina, US February 4, 2023.

Should you let your ex back into your life? Ask the cards!

Choose a card: 1, 2, or 3 – and see how it relates to your dilemma about rekindling an ex-relationship. Discover why it may not be wise or what to consider before deciding.

 Which of the three cards speaks to you?

These are the 3 most romantic zodiac signs – Not just on Valentine’s Day

Every zodiac sign shows romance, especially on special occasions like Valentine’s Day. However, three signs are naturally romantic, treating every day as a chance for grand gestures.

 Zodiac Signs and Love – Who Are the Most Romantic Signs?

How do singles prefer to celebrate Valentines Day?

A dating expert shares why different views on the holiday of love don’t have to be a red flag.

 A young couple on a date at the restaurant.