Depression is no joke. No, we are not making light of this serious mental health issue that impacts not just the people going through it but their loved ones, too. Depression sucks. And when one person in a romantic relationship is depressed, it can make communicating, being intimate, and just being happy together way harder,…
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Is there anything worse than heartbreak? Don’t answer that! We know there are much worse things, but we aren’t talking about them. We wanna talk about getting your heart stomped all over. It happens to us all; one minute, you’re in love and everything is good, at least according to your perception. And then the
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Affairs and marital infidelity are tough topics to talk about. We aren’t certified professionals, so we always recommend seeing a licensed counselor or therapist if you’re going through an affair or a significant breach of trust in your relationship. Getting professional help allows you to find the healing you need during that rough time and
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My idea of love and romantic relationships is all out of whack, and I blame the movies. And my mom, but only because she took me to see them. See, she didn’t take me to Disney films or other age-appropriate flicks—she took me to movies she wanted to see since my dad wasn’t exactly a
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Love always finds a way, even on the competitive fields and courts of college sports. If you have never seen Love & Basketball, stop reading this and go watch this masterpiece of a movie. It’s one of my all-time fav films, and it’s the story of Quincy (Omar Epps) and Monica (Sanaa Lathan)—two talented b-ball
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In an era where social media reigns supreme, influencers have become the new celebrities of our online world, particularly on Instagram and TikTok. But what happens when these social media savants pair up with romantic partners who don’t live in the limelight under the same kind of constant publicity? Being an influencer isn’t just a
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For most millennials, student loan debt is just a part of their lives and a defining one at that. As this generation moves into post-college adulthood, it doesn’t just affect their finances! It also has a big influence on dating, romantic relationships, and any plans for the future. Millennials are grappling with record levels of
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Being in a happy, loving marriage is indeed one of the most wonderful things out there. You have found your other half—what else could you ask for? And of course, you want to keep it that way! But how can you make sure it stays the happiest it can be for both of you? With
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It’s the 21st century and digital devices have pretty much become extensions of our bodies, and that can make it a little more challenging for married couples to carve out quality “us” time. Depending on your screen time habits when you are home and your profession, which can make the line between work and off-the-clock
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