What My First ‘Relationship Test’ Taught Me About Love
“I think we’re lost,” I said tentatively, watching the sun draw long shadows up the sides of the Utah canyon. “Nah, let’s keep going,” my…
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4 Relationship Lessons We Can Learn From Amy and Jake in ‘Brooklyn 99’
In college, I was clueless about two things: what to look for in a boyfriend, and how to be a good romantic partner. I was…
4 Realistic Rom-Coms to Soothe Your Skeptical Soul
In the halcyon days of my youth, it was hard to decide which dashing cinema hero I’d rather have as my boyfriend: free-spirited, sensitive artist…
What ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Taught Me About Love
When I first read Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” back in high school, I remember realizing that I’d found something special. It wasn’t just that…
Practical Advice From Someone Who Survived 2+ Years in a Long-Distance Relationship
I spent my boyfriend’s college graduation in 2012 barely holding myself together, trying to be celebratory when all I could feel was sadness. I had two…
What I’ve Learned From My Parents’ Relationship
One of my happiest memories is of watching my dad gather my mom into his arms and slow dance with her in the living room…
5 Books to Love this Valentine’s Day
The love in your life doesn’t have to be defined by a romantic partner. The ancient Greeks had four, six, seven, or even eight different…
A Valentine’s Day Guide to Better Communication in Your Relationship
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner (here’s your reminder that you need to book a table at that romantic restaurant before February 13)! Relationships…
Friends, or More-Than-Friends? A Survival Guide to Crushing on Your Pal
If two years ago you told me I’d start dating my closest guy friend from college, I would have never believed you. We were always…
Overcoming Fear with Love
There are so many things I can think of to fear in this world: illness, loss of loved ones, unjust political systems. Each day the…