Love and Relationships

So, there's this girl. You like her a lot, right? And you think there's a pretty good chance she likes you. You decide that it might be time to move things to the next level. The next (nerve-racking) level, of course, is talking to her on the phone.

By Meghan E. Smith

Remember when asking someone on a date was as simple as making a phone call? If you do, you're probably reminiscing about the days before December 1992, the month that dating changed forever. That month marked the birth of the text message -- but should you use it to ask someone out?

By Josh Clark

"You gotta make the money first. Then when you make the money, you get the power. Then when you get the power, then you get the women," says gangster Tony Montana in the 1983 film "Scarface." The line may be iconic, but it's also woefully wrong -- you don't need tons of cash to woo a woman.

By Tristin Hopper

In any romance, there are pivotal firsts -- first kiss, first fight, first vacation as a couple. If everything is on-track, you might be considering another big step: moving in together. Just don't do it to halve your rent.

By Julia Layton

In the Internet age, the drama surrounding the end of a relationship can spread quickly when people share friends with one another over social networks like Facebook. Is there any way to prevent it?

By Nathan Chandler

If you find yourself singing "Another One Bites the Dust," after yet another sorry date, we've got some good news. There are ways to rescue that date from disaster and turn it into (we hope) an enjoyable experience. Read on.

By Sarah Grace McCandless

At some point in your life, you may have met someone who became your most intimate friend or romantic partner almost instantly. But not every relationship starts off on such connected territory, and the ones that do don't always stay that way. How can you make your relationship more intimate?

By Maria Trimarchi

Beyond the first few months of giddy affection, few romantic relationships are easy. Some look that way, but usually that's because two people are putting in a lot of work behind the scenes. Long-distance relationships are even harder.

By Tom Scheve

Before we plunk down our hard-earned money, we consumers like to know that we'll be happy with our purchases. But do couples who choose to live together before marriage doom their unions from the start?

By Molly Edmonds

Win her over by giving her a 'just because' gift. It doesn't have to be expensive, but it has to be heartfelt. Learn how to find the perfect gift that will make her gush.

By DiscoveryHealth.com writers

Most people's first kiss is a memorable experience -- for better or for worse. Read some fellow readers' stories of their first kisses.

By Faith Murphy Knight

As if puberty isn't sometimes confusing enough, this is also the time most teenagers start dating. Gain insight into teen dating with the help of this article.

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Pickup lines are daring and risky -- they could get you a giggle or a slap in the face. If you're willing to take a chance, try out these pickup lines.

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While men are helping with chores and children more than ever, research also shows that women are still doing most of the work. Learn how to divide household responsibilities with your spouse.

Miscommunication between spouses is not necessarily because of gender stereotypes or an unwillingness to communicate -- men and women simply have different ways of speaking. Learn how men and women can communicate effectively.

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Commitment phobia has been a puzzle of relationships for a long time. Is commitment phobia exclusively a male phenomenon?

By Faith Murphy Knight

If you're in an intimate relationship and feel that you could improve on your communication skills, here are some ways to keep the communication and the relationship flowing.

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Randi shares the story of her weight gain after moving in with her boyfriend. Get advice and forewarnings so that you can avoid making the same mistakes.

Ending a relationship can be difficult. Is there such a thing as a good breakup? Not really, but some experts believe there's a right way to go about it.

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Both men and women experience jealousy and this is both healthy and necessary to the fitness of a faithful relationship. Learn about the differences in men's and women's attitudes toward relationships.

Anyone who's ever been in a long-distance relationship can certainly tell you how hard it can be to make a long-distance relationship work. Get advice about long-distance relationships to help you have a great love life.

By Faith Murphy Knight

Many marriages and relationships fall apart because of a lack of communication, and relationship counseling can help facilitate communication between partners. Find out whether relationship counseling works and decide if it's right for you.

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Often, a difficult relationship manifests itself in physical symptoms. These symptoms are associated with core emotions, such as fear, anger and sadness.

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Relationships are tough, but how do you know when enough is enough and it's time to move on? Read this discussion of when to leave a relationship so you can decide for yourself if leaving the relationship you are in is right for you.

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Few events cause as much turmoil in a marriage as infidelity, which can shatter trust and create a breeding ground for insecurity and resentment. Learn how to heal after you or your partner commits an act of infidelity.

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