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9 Tips to Overcome People-Pleasing
Giving up the people-pleasing habit takes time, but the rewards are myriad. Get started on the path to greater integrity and self-care with these strategies.
Why Do Some of Us Become People-Pleasers?
People-pleasing can often be trigged by childhood trauma and environmental expectations. Learn more.
The Hidden Costs of Being a People-Pleaser
Resentment and exhaustion are just two hidden costs of people-pleasing. Discover the deeper toll it can take on your psyche.
What’s In and What’s Out: Healthy Wedding Planning Edition
An Experience Life senior editor offers tips for staying healthy and true to yourself while preparing for your nuptials.
8 Ways to Fight Fair in a Relationship
When it comes to the health of our intimate relationships, it’s not about whether we argue but how we do it that counts. These skills can help deepen connection during — and after — conflict.
How to Thrive in a Neurodiverse Relationship
Being part of a neurodiverse couple has its challenges — and its benefits, too. Learn how to make the most of your differences.
Compassionate Communication
When we pay attention to the words we use and the way we use them, we improve the odds of strengthening and deepening our most meaningful relationships.
Why It’s So Difficult to Talk About Sex
Here are four common misunderstandings that make it challenging to talk to our partners about sex.
Is Sex Exercise?
A bout of carnal activity could burn 100 calories per session and increase your heart rate, but the numbers can vary widely depending on a variety of factors.
13 Ways to Start the Conversation About Sex
Boost your confidence in discussing sex with these expert insights and practical tips.
Romantic Escapes
Leaving regular life behind for a getaway or vacation can be hard, but it’s worth it for the health of your relationship.
Pillow Talk: A Q&A With Sex Therapist Vanessa Marin
Sex therapist Vanessa Marin and her husband Xander Marin help couples take the intimidation out of getting intimate.
The Case for Sex Therapy
Here’s how individual or partner therapy can help you understand your desires and boundaries, improve communication with your partner — and enjoy better sex.
7 Ways to Make Your Bedroom More Intimate
Creating space for intimacy is an important part of your overall wellness. Feng shui experts and sex educators offer their top strategies.
How to Talk About Sex With Your Partner
Sex educators explain why talking about sex with our partners can be so challenging — and how to get more comfortable with it.
4 Ways Exercise Makes Sex Better
Physical activity can bolster sexual desire, performance, and satisfaction.
How to Move Beyond Individualism to Create a More Loving Relationship
Strong relationships require letting go of a me-first perspective and considering the collective good. A renowned couples therapist explains how we can move past our individualism to become better partners.
What to Do When Someone You’re Dating Ghosts You
Getting ghosted can be upsetting, even for the most resilient of people. Try these simple strategies to move on.
How to Use Dating Apps More Mindfully
Online dating offers a world of potential at your fingertips, but it can also lead to stress and anxiety. Our experts share advice for dating more mindfully.
3 Ways to Create Better Boundaries
The following strategies can help create strong, clear boundaries.
How to Respond to Gaslighting
Gaslighting can undermine your self-confidence and perception of the truth. Here are signs of gaslighting — and how to break free from it.