Relationships

Two mature adult women smiling while talking in a health club.

How to Meet a Workout Partner — and Be a Better One Yourself

The benefits of finding your fitness community, how to meet friends to exercise with, and tips for being a supportive workout partner.

By Emily Ewen

Fitness Tips Friends

The State of Our Children’s Health

The pandemic has wreaked havoc on children's health. Here are some takeaways.

By Michael Dregni

Family/Parenting/Kids Mental Health

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How to Build Romance Through Gratitude

Genuine appreciation can increase intimacy in your relationship. Here's how.

By Courtney Helgoe

Dating/Marriage Emotional Intelligence

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How to Navigate a Strained Relationship

Our differences don't have to keep us polarized. Try this expert advice for forging unexpected connections.

By Katherine Reynolds Lewis

Community Coworkers

A Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Day at the Club

Ideas to keep everyone in the family engaged in healthy fun, whether you choose to spend your time together or alone — or a mix of both.

By Callie Fredrickson

Family/Parenting/Kids Membership

What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say

The first step is listening with empathy and openness.

By Kara Douglass Thom

Community Coworkers

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A Time for Traditions: 7 Life Time Team Members Share Their Favorite Holiday Rituals

Discover a few of the activities and pastimes that make the holidays memorable year after year for our team members.

By Callie Fredrickson

Family/Parenting/Kids

My Grandma’s Mug

As the holidays approach, our editor in chief finds herself longing for the way things were.

By Jamie Martin

Columns Family/Parenting/Kids

5 Ways to Have More Honest Conversations With Your Friends

The surprising ways that honest, authentic dialogue can deepen your friendships.

By Kara Douglass Thom

Friends Healthy Communication

The 6 Best Gifts You Can Give Your Partner

The most valuable presents don't come from the store. They come from the heart and are offered as a reflection of the care and appreciation you feel for your partner.

By Elizabeth Foy Larsen

Dating/Marriage Healthy Communication

A Life of Love

Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD, has overcome tragedy, found purpose, and become wise in the ways of making love last.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Dating/Marriage Emotional Intelligence

Decode Your Partner’s Love Language

This Valentine’s Day, learn how to communicate more deeply with your better half by learning about the five love languages.

By Anjula Razdan

Dating/Marriage Emotional Intelligence

Talks — S4, EP9 / When the Hard Stuff Happens . . .

At one point or another in all our lives, we will all go through hard things. We typically can’t prepare for them and they can catch us off guard, and yet we often often judge ourselves for how we react or behave in those moments — and after. Nora McInerny, author, podcast creator, and public speaker, joins us in this episode to talk about how to cope during those times, the ways they shape and change us, and why we can never move on or go back, but we can move forward.

With With Nora McInerny, Author, Podcast Creator, and Public Speaker

Family/Parenting/Kids Personal Development

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Live, Work, Play: The Benefits of an All-Inclusive Community

Where you live, the way you work, and how you play all contribute to overall well-being — and having them all integrated can support a well-rounded healthy way of life.

By Callie Fredrickson

Community Home/Living

A group on women talking inside a group training class inside of a health club.

How to Make Friends at Your Health Club

It can be a challenge to form friendships as an adult. Here are a few ideas for meeting and connecting with others who are also pursuing health goals.

By Molly Kopischke

Friends Healthy Communication