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5 People On What They Learned About Love From Their Friend With Benefits
It’s possible to learn about yourself and love through different types of intimacy with someone you don’t necessarily want to date.
5 Women On How Their Friendship & Romantic Breakups Differed
Breaking up with a partner is hard no matter the circumstances, but the end of a friendship is a different type of hurt.
The Scaries: Limerence — That Wild Obsession With Your Partner
The state of scary obsession with the object of your affection is familiar for many — and it has a name: limerence.
The Scaries: On How To Check Your Ugly
How do you ensure that you don’t misplace your love or alienate that love with ugly behaviors? What can you do to love fully?
The Scaries: On the Fear Of Falling In Love
Words by Kathleen Wong. Art by Sam Liacos. What should falling in love actually feel like? There is arguably no other idiom in the English language more ubiquitous than “falling in love.” We hear it in songs, television shows (hello, Bachelor Nation), books, movies, and of course, conversations in real life. The exact origin of…
The Scaries: On Saying ‘I Love You’ First
We spoke to four people about the time they said ‘I love you’ first and how they overcame the fear to do so.
Finding Love in Every Moment With Amor Capdevila
Ahead of the release of ‘Moments in Love,’ poet and multi-hyphenate creative Amor Capdevila talks about personal growth and the infinite variations of love.
Deconstructing Love A.K.A ‘The Great Unknown,’ With Silvana Estrada
Ahead of release of her ‘Marchita’ album, Silvana Estrada talks intimacy that’s beyond skin deep, and more.
How Celibacy Deepened My Sense of Intimacy
In our world of hook up culture and dating apps, remaining celibate can be seen as “missing out.” But for this writer, it strengthened her relationship with her partner—and with herself.
How To Seek Help If You’re Experiencing Sexual Assault in a Romantic Relationship
Licensed Master Social Worker and psychotherapist Sabrina Sarro offers ways to seek or offer help if you or someone you know is experiencing sexual assault within a romantic relationship.
Me & My ASMR Boyfriend
How ASMR boyfriends are allowing us to experience healthy, sexy relationships again.
Seven People On How Their Relationship Priorities Have Shifted In A Pandemic
The current COVID-19 pandemic has many reassessing their relationships, with others and themselves.