18 Therapist-Approved Date Night Questions for a Stronger Relationship
Starting or maintaining a healthy romantic relationship can be fun, but also requires some wise intention. Here are therapist-approved date night questions, whether it's your first date or your 50th. Plus, what one psychologist says your ultimate relationship goal should be.
Relationship Attachment Style: 9 Questions to Help Identify Yours
Determine which attachment style is yours, with psychologists' insights on how it formed in your earlier years.
7 Major Health Effects of Expressing Gratitude in Relationships
Showing gratitude can help you sleep better, work better and even avoid heart disease. A psychologist explains the science.
Vanessa Lachey Gets Candid about Her Longtime Health Struggle…and the #1 Key to Her Marriage
Vanessa Lachey spoke with The Healthy @Reader's Digest about the skin condition that's impacted her confidence, and how both self-care and a healthy...
6 Signs You’re Dealing With a Micromanipulator, a Therapist Says
Manipulation in a relationship can pop up in subtle ways. We asked a clinical psychology expert to share the...
Are You Being ‘Micromanipulated’? Therapists on How to Spot This in Your Relationship
Clinical psychology professionals explain how even subtle, indirect comments and actions can have damaging effects—even if they seem insignificant...
Tiffani Thiessen Reflects on Her Grief After Losing 3 Iconic Co-Stars: ‘Life Is Extremely Prec...
Tiffani Thiessen sat down with The Healthy @Reader's Digest about how she practices wellness at home, and how losing friends...
Are You a ‘Simp’ in Love? Relationship Therapists Explain How (and Why) Not to Be
What's a simp? Our research suggests it's not exactly a compliment. A relationship therapist reveals how to spot this cringey...
16 Manipulation Quotes From Experts to Help You Avoid Being Controlled
Emotional manipulators use gaslighting and other shifty techniques to get what they want from you. Peruse these manipulation quotes...
19 Red Flags You’re Being Manipulated, According To Therapists
Emotional manipulation is, by its very nature, underhanded and tough to spot—so how are you supposed to recognize when someone's...
6 Signs of Commitment Issues, From Psychology Experts
Many psychology experts consider commitment the key to satisfying, lasting relationships. Learn how to spot signs someone is afraid to...
16 Health-Focused Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
Here are ways to help others live better during the holidays—or in the new year—by contributing to organizations that benefit...
Are You in a Situationship? How to Tell and What to Do About It
Here's what it means to be in a situationship and what experts recommend you do about these often confusing relationships.
How to Use the 5 Love Languages, According to Therapists
Relationships are tricky, but knowing about the five love languages could make expressing love easier for you—and your partner,...
What Is Trauma Bonding? What Therapists Want You to Know
Trauma bonding happens when you form an emotional bond with a physical or emotional abuser. Learn the signs of these...
Here Are 9 Ways to Make Friends as an Adult
Friends can help prevent feelings of isolation and loneliness, but making friends as an adult can be difficult. These...
16 Things to Know About Attachment Theory
Attachment theory can tell you a lot about how you connect in relationships. Here's what to know...
A Guide to Healthy Relationships (and How to Spot Unhealthy Ones)
Personal connections and healthy relationships may help you lead a happier life. Here's how to recognize toxic behavior, and...
9 Red Flags in a Relationship that Mean Trouble
Whether you're dating or an already committed couple, pay attention to these warning signs that can mean trouble in your...
Why Arguing Doesn’t Work—and What to Do Instead
Arguing can be counterproductive. Instead, try motivational interviewing, a tactic used by therapists to help people broaden their views.
Ghosting Someone? Here’s the Best Way to Handle a Breakup Instead
Leave the ghosting antics to Halloween. Here's why people ghost out on relationships, the effects on both parties, and...
How to Leave an Abusive Relationship: 18 Expert Tips
Here's how to tell if you're in an abusive relationship and how to safely leave for a better life.
How to Fix a Broken Relationship: 8 Expert Tips
Before you try to fix a broken relationship, you must first know what's going wrong as a couple. Here's where...
What is Love Bombing? 11 Ways to Spot this Relationship Red Flag
Getting a lot of big gifts and declarations of undying love early in a relationship? This could be a
Is Depression Affecting Your Relationship? 8 Ways to Tell
Depression can be one of the biggest challenges in a relationship—and one that you may be able to conquer...
17 Quotes that Shed Light on Passive-Aggressive Behavior
Passive-aggressive behavior can cause huge rifts and lasting pain in relationships, but you don't have to stay locked in this...
5 Relationship Deal Breakers That Suggest It’s Time to Move on
Most healthy relationships require compromise, but if you see these red flags in your partner, pay close attention—especially if...
Are You in an Unhealthy Relationship? Here’s How to Tell
Relationship experts reveal the telltale signs of an unhealthy relationship, plus how to know if it's time to end it.
