Relationships

Good Sleep Can Lead to Good Sex

Women who want to improve their sex life may want to get more shuteye, or so says a new study that suggests each additional...

7 Ways to Help Your BFF Stay Healthy

Having friends is an important part of life. Celebrate female friendship and support your girlfriends by helping them stay safe and live well. Eat healthy...

11 Signs Your Relationship Is Dysfunctional

Every relationship has problems, but are you starting to wonder if yours is worth saving? Here are the signs that your situation is dysfunctional...

A Happy Relationship Can Improve Your Health

Eighties rocker Huey Lewis was right: The power of love is a curious thing, and it might just save your life. Or at least...

Close Relationships Boost Heart Health

Did you know that people who have close relationships at home, work, or in their community tend to be healthier and live longer? One...

Friendships Improve Your Life and Enrich Your Health

Friendships can have a major impact on your health and well-being, but it's not always easy to build or maintain friendships. Understand the importance...

Marital Bliss May Improve Chances of Stroke Survival

Marital bliss is good for your health. That’s the conclusion of a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association that showed people...

Should You Try an Open Relationship?

Researchers estimate that about eight million couples are non-monogamous. Should you and your partner join them? Here, the pro and cons of extending your...

Happy Couples Cuddle at Night

The greater the distance between sleeping partners, the unhappier the couple How you and your significant other sleep offers clues about the quality of your...

7 Ways to Show Him You Love Him

Words are cool, but we all know that men are more about actions than sentiments. Here are some essential ways to show your man...

Black Love Celebrates Romantic Journeys of Our Fave Celeb Couples

New series, Black Love, explores the highs and lows of black relationships OWN’s new docu-series Black Love highlights your favorite celeb couples and their journeys...

Don’t Let Infertility Stress Your Relationship

Struggling to conceive can strain even the tightest couple’s bond. These tips can help Infertility can be heartbreaking for both men and women. The resulting...

5 Ways Friendships Benefit Your Health

We lean on friends and family for encouragement when it comes to sticking to healthy routines, but research shows reaching out to your social...

Sex Provides Afterglow That Bonds Partners

Sex is a key part of reproduction—not to mention fun!—and now findings suggest it may have an additional purpose: helping couples bond. A recent study...

Guys: This Is the No. 1 Relationship Deal Breaker

Over a recent long weekend, I had a long session of cocktails and conversations with some of my male friends discussing relationship statuses. The...

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