We’ve all rolled our eyes at couples who have seemingly forgotten each other’s names and tend to refer to one another only as “Boo,” “Baby,” or some other cringe-worthy pet name. Maybe we’re even guilty of it ourselves. Well, don’t feel too bad—science says these terms of endearment are probably a good thing for our…
Admittedly, this is probably something your mom told you growing up: A cluttered home leads to a cluttered mind. While it may have seemed like a ploy to get you to finally clean your room, there’s plenty of scientific truth to the saying. A study from ULCA found that women who have “a high density…
There’s nothing more brutal than realizing a guy you invested time, energy, and so much of your heart into didn’t really give a damn about you. You want to believe that he did care, and maybe part of him did a bit, but if any of these things are true about your relationship, the brutal…
What’s the secret to a happy relationship? Sadly, there’s no one answer to this question. Love is complicated and humans are too. There are many things that determine how a partnership will go, but that doesn’t mean you’re entirely powerless here. Focusing on achieving the 5 to 1 ratio in your relationship can go a…
The notion that love lasts forever is one that we all want to believe in. Unfortunately, it’s just not realistic. In some relationships, the love just disappears and you could end up trapped in a miserable situation without even realizing it. Here are a few signs that you’re in a loveless relationship so you don’t…
If your partner is an avid runner, needs some new work shoes, or considers themself a sneakerhead, you might not think twice about gifting them with a new pair for their birthday or another holiday. However, TikTok’s viral “shoe theory” claims that if you do that, you’re basically asking to get dumped. Wait, what? What…
If you’re single and ready to mingle, chances are, you’re on a variety of dating apps or have been in the past. Gotta up your chances, right? According to data from Pew Research Center, 48% of singles between 18 and 29 have used apps along with 38% of those between the ages of 30 and…
When you’ve been single for a while, you end up finding yourself repeating the same dysfunctional patterns. You download dating apps, use them for a few weeks, then delete them again. Then, you decide to “put yourself out there” before convincing yourself it’s just not worth it. It’s an endless cycle that can leave you…
There’s nothing worse than having a partner who hogs all the covers at night. When it’s cold out and all you want is to snuggle up and get warm, sleeping next to someone who acts like the blankets belong only to them can be downright infuriating. And while it may not seem like a big…
Most relationships start out pretty hot and heavy. You want to be together 24/7, the sex is great, and the romance is at an all-time high. Hey, it’s not called the honeymoon period for nothing! However, the longer you’re together, the more comfortable you get with your partner. You realize you can’t retreat from your…
