A healthy relationship isn't defined by the absence of conflict, but by the strength of the tools you and your partner use to navigate it. From mastering the art of empathetic communication to ...

In functional romantic relationships, it's psychologically healthy to feel a deep sense of belonging and attachment. However, becoming overly reliant on another person to feel whole, healed and secure ...

We love to talk about goals in the new year and I think it’s a great time for reflection. I like the ritual of looking at my goals for the year and then having a monthly check-in to review the things ...

My girlfriend and I had been hooking up (but not technically dating) for about two months before I started following her on Twitter. I had read all of her In the spirit of reconciliation, Refinery29 ...

In long-term relationships, it's all too easy to fall into routine, leading to relationships that may start to feel stale.

Q I recently heard a speaker say that we should set goals for our relationships. I understand setting specific objectives for finances, career or health. But I’m not really tracking with how this ...

Q: I recently heard a speaker say that we should set goals for our relationships. I understand setting specific objectives for finances, career or health. But I’m not really tracking with how this ...

Fighting, at least in the way we often picture it—yelling, cursing, slamming doors—definitely doesn’t scream healthy relationship goals. But that doesn’t necessarily mean never fighting is a flex ...

A relationship between two competitive people sounds hot. You're pushing each other to be better, enjoying the fruits of your respective labor, and are, hopefully, learning from one another in the ...