Sex & Love
Sex & Love
![Diane Lane and Olivier Martinez in "Unfaithful"](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/28/21/campaign_images/0ff1c945899c/men-revealed-their-sexual-experiences-with-women--3-5630-1716931680-0_dblbig.jpg)
Men Got Candid About Sleeping With Women Who Were "Taken," And It's All Very Eye-Opening
"I'm gonna be really honest here: For a long time, I did not care at all. If she wanted to have sex with me, whatever. Not my sin, not my problem."
![Left: Woman crying. Text reads, "I woke up one day, and really asked myself: 'Can I live like this the rest of my life?'"
Right: Woman embraces a man, shushing. Text reads, "She had been cheating on me for months with her boss's son."](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/29/22/tmp/40fb18a5e1d3/tmp-name-3-1551-1717022460-0_dblbig.jpg)
People Are Sharing The Exact Moment They Realized Their Partner Was Not "The One"
Sometimes it hits you like a ton of bricks that things are not going to work out.
![Zooey Deschanel and Jake Johnson embrace and appear close to kissing, with text overlay: "It turned out to be a pretty good decision."](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/30/17/tmp/52c8d671a845/tmp-name-5-909-1717088644-0_dblbig.jpg)
Couples Are Revealing How They Went From "We're Just Friends" To "We're Exclusive" After A Steamy Hookup
"After that, every time we saw each other, we would hug. The hugs got longer and longer."
![A close-up of a tearful, emotionally distressed woman with long brown hair, wearing a sleeveless top, looking directly at the camera](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/31/14/tmp/22cf9f17aecd/tmp-name-5-975-1717165361-0_dblbig.jpg)
"I Knew At The Reception We Would Be Divorced Soon." People Who Got Divorced In Their First Year Of Marriage Are Revealing What Actually Happened
"My now ex-husband shared that he had feelings for another woman, and I immediately knew who it was — his coworker who was also a 'friend' of mine."
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"I Dated A Coworker, And It Ruined My Career": 11 People Who Have Dated A Coworker/Boss Are Sharing Their Experiences
"Lesson learned: don't sleep with people at work!"
![Two unidentified people, one seated on a bed looking down, and another in the background, both in casual attire in a cozy room](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/28/17/tmp/be074616c3dd/tmp-name-5-5870-1716918261-0_dblbig.jpg)
Divorced People Are Revealing Their Spouse's "Red Flag" That Immediately Ended Their Marriage
"I knew at that moment I never wanted to touch her again."
![Jennifer Aniston laughing in a scene. A plane in flight with text: "I made the decision to cancel his flight and flew back to California alone."](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/28/20/tmp/5250efae0be5/tmp-name-5-1935-1716927597-0_dblbig.jpg)
This 26-Year-Old Woman Dumped Her Boyfriend Mid-Trip After He Insulted Her Looks — Now, His Family Is Demanding She Pay For His Flight Home
"He couldn't stop mentioning how much better I’d look if I put in more effort like this girl right here or that girl over there, which made me feel inadequate and insecure. "
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Sex Therapists Are Sharing Tips For Achieving Your Best Sex Life Yet, And Some Of These Might Surprise You
Chances are, you're already doing some of these things. 🔥
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15 Little Everyday Things That Men Say Melt Their Hearts Like Butter In The Sun
"It was the most lovely selfless gesture."
![Silhouette of a couple walking into their wedding reception and Scarlett Johansson looking concerned, text: "There were some red flags before we got serious but I was young, in love, and believed his excuses."](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/29/17/campaign_images/0c4199cf9dcc/people-are-revealing-their-husbands-biggest-secre-5-445-1717003828-1_dblbig.jpg)
People Are Revealing Their Husbands' Biggest Secrets They Learned While Married To Them, And Holy Crap
"We're divorced now for a different reason, but I wish he'd have told me sooner."
![Man and woman having passionate sex](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/23/15/tmp/c39d2846193e/tmp-name-5-5539-1716478700-6_dblbig.jpg)
![Julia Fox smiles while captioned text reads, "2.5 years of celibacy and never been better tbh" with 33K likes and 234 replies](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/28/13/campaign_images/6277fbb57808/so-many-men-treat-women-as-sexual-objects-women-a-5-3651-1716904496-0_dblbig.jpg)
"So Many Men Treat Women As Sexual Objects" — Women Around The World Are Swearing Off Sex And Dating, And Here's Why
Yeah, sex is cool, but have you ever tried abstinence as a form of self-care...
![Ellen Pompeo in "Grey's Anatomy"](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/26/0/campaign_images/01d68b34fbd1/17-myths-women-grew-up-on-when-it-came-down-to-se-3-1298-1716682770-1_dblbig.jpg)
17 Myths Women Grew Up On When It Came Down To Sex, Love, And Relationships
"You'll be saved from whatever bad experiences you're going through by finding a man."
!["Men from Craigslist were coming over while he was taking care of my daughter" over a crying scarlett johansson](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/21/18/tmp/6f21da01a04e/tmp-name-5-768-1716314832-5_dblbig.jpg)
People Who Found Out About Their Spouses' Sinister Secrets After Marrying Them Are Sharing What Happened, And It's Really Frightening
"I had no idea when I married the loser that everything he said was a lie."
![Image split: Left side shows a couple holding hands guiltily behind their backs with text "I always thought my wife and brother acted strange around each other at family gatherings, only later to find out they had dated for 6 months in college." Right sid](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/21/18/tmp/4a6479d332c3/tmp-name-3-2186-1716316370-1_dblbig.jpg)
Husbands Are Sharing The Secrets They've Uncovered About Their Wives AFTER Marriage
I guess that's why they say communication is key.
!["The pastor and his assistant were caught in her office. They both left the ministry, got divorces, and married each other" over the hot priest from fleabag](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/22/22/campaign_images/465190ba679f/people-are-sharing-the-spicy-workplace-affairs-th-5-1268-1716415938-0_dblbig.jpg)
People Are Sharing The Spicy Workplace Affairs They Either Participated In Or Witnessed, And It's An HR Nightmare
"Over the span of two years, I had FOUR workplace affairs."
![A healthcare professional, wearing a surgical cap and mask, performs a gynecological examination on a patient who is lying on an examination table with her legs in stirrups](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/22/22/campaign_images/217ea56e168e/i-had-no-idea-this-doctors-psa-about-health-and-h-5-1191-1716415530-7_dblbig.jpg)
"I Had No Idea": This Doctor's PSA About Health And Hygiene Is Vital For Anyone With A Vagina
"I’m a 33-year-old woman who has great hygiene and was raised by a nurse practitioner. If I didn’t know this, I’m confident many others might not either."
!["I started asking his mom questions and figured out he had completely catfished me" over a confused groom and a sobbing bride being held by a friend](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/16/21/tmp/4f1dce309a16/tmp-name-5-685-1715894759-0_dblbig.jpg)
People Are Sharing The Bombshells Their Spouses Dropped On Them After Marriage, And It's Actually Terrifying
"He told me right after our honeymoon that he was only pretending to like the things I liked. We had no real common interests."
![Man with stubble appears stressed, pinching the bridge of his nose, outdoors](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/16/13/campaign_images/e59140f74fa0/this-one-question-quiz-will-reveal-whether-youre--3-504-1715867235-1_dblbig.jpg)
Take This One-Question Quiz To Reveal What Type Of Husband You Are On Mother's Day
This isn't a trick question.
![Two images side by side; left: A smiling woman in a plaid shirt, right: A person cooking with a pot on the stove](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/16/15/tmp/7233c2e90ca5/tmp-name-5-962-1715875127-0_dblbig.jpg)
I Actually Think I Lost All Faith In Men After Learning Some Of The Things Women Have Accidentally Found In Men's Homes
"At least keep that stuff in the guest room…"
![fans kissing on jumbotron during a game and shocked reaction captioned with story about catching someone cheating on jumbotron](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/13/19/tmp/294467b17f6e/tmp-name-5-830-1715629734-0_dblbig.jpg)
48 Poor, Poor, Poor Souls Who Found Out They Were Being Cheated On In The Worst Possible Way
"She told me, sort of. She 'needed a break' and wanted to go on a trip to Mexico with a friend. They booked at what they claimed was the only place where there wouldn't be any kids...a swinger's resort."
![Two images side by side; on the left, a person voting, and on the right, a hand holding a smartphone with love icons. Text: dating someone with different political beliefs](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/16/20/tmp/fd0ad2e073cf/tmp-name-5-495-1715891685-0_dblbig.jpg)
Voters Are Sharing Why They Would (Or Wouldn't) Date Someone From A Different Political Party
"It depends. I'd be open to dating someone with different political beliefs as long as they realize my opinions are also valid. Many people believe only their positions are correct and anything else, therefore, must be wrong. But there is one caveat: they need to believe certain things like LGBT rights, racism, and sexism are bad."
![sofia vergara clapping with the text "me when a grown man has hand soap in his bathroom" and hand soap](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/15/18/tmp/d2c85c7eab99/tmp-name-5-1507-1715797276-0_dblbig.jpg)
Hey Men, If You Have These 23 Things In Your Apartment, Women Consider You A Walking Green Flag
I can't believe we've reached the point in society where a man not having dried pee on his floor is a "green flag," but here we are.
![Woman wearing glasses and a beanie looks shocked with a quote from her "I knew right then that I had made the worst mistake of my life."](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/15/16/tmp/1368a6c6c6ab/tmp-name-5-6720-1715789328-1_dblbig.jpg)
"That’s When I Realized I Made A Terrible Mistake": Divorced People Are Revealing Their Partner's "Red Flag" That Ended Their Marriage Right Then And There
"Then it hit me: I was better off without her."
![Two side-by-side scenes: Left shows TV characters comforting each other; right depicts a man with a hand on his forehead, looking troubled](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/14/18/campaign_images/c53e8885b775/guys-are-revealing-things-their-female-friends-un-3-1094-1715712930-1_dblbig.jpg)
Guys Are Getting Super Honest About Things That Bug Them About Their Female Friends, And Platonic Relationships Really Are Just As Complicated As Romantic Ones
"Women always seem to blur that line when it suits them."
![Woman covering mouth with hands, expressing surprise or shock, relevant to parenting surprise](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/15/14/tmp/28a155534d80/tmp-name-3-8136-1715782945-0_dblbig.jpg)
People Are Rallying Behind This Mom Of Six After Her Husband Refused To Do ANYTHING For Her On Mother's Day
"I was disappointed that my husband told me, 'You are not my mother' and 'I didn't do anything for my kids' mother, so why would I do something for you?'"
![a man sticking his hand in an elevator to hold the door and a woman watching him; then the man and woman kissing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/10/20/tmp/1e5fed4bdd0d/tmp-name-5-5326-1715374714-0_dblbig.jpg)
People Who Got Involved In Office Romances And Affairs Are Sharing All The Nitty-Gritty Details, And It's Intriguing
"We had incredible sex together, and I experienced a wild side of her I had never seen before. Afterward, we got dressed and ran a very successful meeting."
![Tyler James Williams on "Abbott Elementary;" Dan Levy on "Schitt's Creek"](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/13/19/tmp/1c31cc6e60b0/tmp-name-5-669-1715626945-0_dblbig.jpg)
15 Men Who Went On Horrendous Dates And Lived To Tell The Tale
"My date brought her toddler. I thought it was a date, considering we met on a dating site. But she seemed to be only interested in interviewing me as a babysitter."
![Couple having sex with blindfold on](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/10/17/tmp/2dd962e63242/tmp-name-5-1534-1715361948-0_dblbig.jpg)
15 Times When Scheduled Sex Brought Couples Closer Together Or Drove Them Apart
Sometimes organization is key.
![Woman sitting relaxed with a drink, smiling at a man vacuuming the room](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/10/20/tmp/5d804db00665/tmp-name-5-531-1715373827-0_dblbig.jpg)
This Unemployed 28-Year-Old Stopped Doing All Chores After His Wife – Who Earns All Their Income – Jokingly Called Him A "Househusband"
"She told me that she would stop calling me a househusband if I was going to 'get that upset about it,' but that it wasn't an untrue term and I needed to stop being insecure."
![Man and woman having sex in bed](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/8/17/tmp/ed25e7d68385/tmp-name-5-1726-1715190425-1_dblbig.jpg)
16 Women Revealed Their Casual Sex Experiences, And Their Perspectives Are Pretty Intriguing
"I absolutely don't regret having casual sex. No one got hurt. I got a lot out of my system that needed to be released."
!["I figured if he was sleeping around, it might as well be with me" over dwight and angela from the office getting caught fooling around](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/8/17/tmp/21633c25d4eb/tmp-name-5-714-1715188639-1_dblbig.jpg)
Employees Who've Had Or Witnessed Scandalous Workplace Affairs Are Telling Their Stories, And Ohhh Boyyyy
"The company covered the whole thing up and blamed me. I quit before hitting my year mark."
![Two-pane image with a woman on the left and a phone text conversation on the right politely declining a date](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-04/26/18/tmp/b36383323c5c/tmp-name-5-1120-1714157692-0_dblbig.jpg)
This Feminist Dating Coach Is Teaching People About How To "Bless And Release," And If You're In The Dating Game This Is Need-To-Know Info
When you “bless and release” someone you’re seeing, you wish them well and let them go.
!["I regret marrying on the rebound" over Mr Big and Natasha next to Carrie from Sex and the City](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/8/19/tmp/bb36ed5f23b6/tmp-name-5-637-1715198234-2_dblbig.jpg)
28 Divorcees Opened Up About Their Lingering Regrets From Past Marriages, And It's A Hard-Hitting Reality Check
"I regret not being strong enough to break it off before we reached the altar. I knew it wasn't forever, and I never loved her."
![Woman talking and gesturing to a man who looks contemplative, both seated on a couch](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/13/15/campaign_images/ba27b3bed151/16-specific-things-about-women-men-need-to-know-5-449-1715615952-20_dblbig.jpg)
16 Specific Things About Women Men Need To Know
"The most underrated thing a man can do is this..."
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"It’s A Way Of Increasing Sexual Passion And Eroticism" — Experts Are Sharing The One Thing You Should Incorporate Into Your Sex Life Immediately
If you're only focusing on intercourse, sex experts say you're missing out big time.
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Women Are Calling Guys Out For The Things They've Found In Their Bedroom, And Sheesh, Guys Need To Do Better
"Omg! My clothes couldn’t come off fast enough."
!["The last time I saw him was eight days before I gave birth to our child" over a pregnant person in a hospital bed next to crying mindy kaling](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/7/14/tmp/9aecb5aab826/tmp-name-5-2579-1715091941-0_dblbig.jpg)
16 People Who Were Ghosted By Their Long-Term Partners And Left With A Lot Of Questions
"It's been seven years, and I haven't heard from them since."
![Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods in a scene looking surprised](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/8/0/campaign_images/1645ac7bf393/answer-these-modern-dating-dealbreakers-to-determ-5-460-1715128529-0_dblbig.jpg)
Answer These Modern Dating Dealbreakers To Determine If Your Dating Expectations Are Too Unrealistic
I don't ask for much, just let me win every time we play Uno, please.
![Two separate scenes from a TV show featuring adults in a kiss and a man wearing a cap with the word 'Lions'. Text overlay shares a quote from the show](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/7/20/campaign_images/58175fa1b5ce/people-are-sharing-how-they-caught-their-partner--5-1047-1715112587-0_dblbig.jpg)
People Are Sharing How They Caught Their Partner Cheating, And I'm Living For The Drama
"I was suspicious, my spider senses were tingling. She left her laptop open so I logged into her work email. Her lover was a coworker. Nothing was in the inbox. The dummy deleted all the emails but didn't delete her trash. It was all there."
!["I regret not prioritizing our relationship after we had a kid. We became roommates" over a sad couple in bed with their kid](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/6/17/tmp/1817057a6be9/tmp-name-5-481-1715014974-0_dblbig.jpg)
33 Divorced People Just Shared Their Biggest Regrets And The Lessons They Learned, And It's Both Heavy And Insightful
"Never marry someone without running a background and credit check."
![Two side-by-side scenes: Left - woman with scissors, right - close-up on a bikini-clad person with untied straps](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/8/23/campaign_images/463416e193c4/this-wife-forced-her-husband-to-write-a-reddit-po-3-1399-1715210528-0_dblbig.jpg)
This Wife Forced Her Husband To Write A Reddit Post To Prove She's Right But It Backfired And Now People Are Accusing Her Of Slut-Shaming Another Woman
If it starts "my wife is making me write this post," you know it's gonna be juicy.
![Man and woman kissing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/2/20/tmp/2012b89dca98/tmp-name-5-11682-1714682360-0_dblbig.jpg)
Men Confessed Their Casual Sex Stories, And How They Truly Feel About The Whole Ordeal
Let's get down to it.
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18 Partners Who Turned Out To Be Major Jerks By Betraying Their Significant Others Prettyyyyy Badly
"I caught them many times, and they lied each instance."
!["He came back from the bathroom and put his wet hands on my face, saying they were covered in pee" over a woman grimacing at a dinner table](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/1/17/tmp/d19a3be48465/tmp-name-5-7281-1714586389-0_dblbig.jpg)
24 Women Just Revealed The Most Heinous Thing A Man Has Ever Said To Them While On A Date, And Prepare To Be So, So, So, So, So, So Mad
It is sooooo bleak out there. Woooof.
![A woman expressing surprise with wide eyes and a hand over her mouth](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-04/30/20/tmp/5c39a03690e8/tmp-name-5-2550-1714509980-0_dblbig.jpg)
"It Makes Me Feel Important": Adults Are Sharing The 21 Attributes That Make People Immediately Hotter, And Nothing Screams "Green Flag" More
"Picky eaters are a HUGE turnoff. If you're difficult about food, then what else are you difficult about in life..."
![Two side-by-side shots of a woman with a contemplative look, captioned with a first date spending query](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-04/29/19/tmp/6344c0ce1c4b/tmp-name-5-1807-1714418925-0_dblbig.jpg)
I'm Aching To Know How Much You're Willing To Spend On These 15 Common Dating Scenarios (Especially In This Economy)
Spending $300 on a first date is wild...
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"I Reached Out And Never Got A Response": People Are Bravely Sharing The Moment They Knew They Were Getting Ghosted By Someone
"It’s been almost 20 years, and I still wonder what happened."
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People Who Vote Differently Than Their Partners Are Revealing How It's Affected Their Relationship, And Wow, It's Brutal
"The arguments have gotten pretty horrible in our house. I'd be lying to say I haven't considered divorce over it."
![Michelle Yeoh in "Crazy Rich Asians;" Reese Witherspoon in "Legally Blonde"](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-04/24/16/tmp/4d947b084f00/tmp-name-5-817-1713975770-9_dblbig.jpg)
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Bad Vacations And New Phones: People Whose Marriages Were On The Brink Of Divorce Are Sharing What Saved Them
"I never lost faith that the person I married was still in there..."
![Woman with blonde hair wearing a sleeveless top, appearing concerned or distressed, outdoors with trees in background](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-04/23/19/tmp/e291f5ca1f1c/tmp-name-5-453-1713899054-5_dblbig.jpg)
This Guy’s 24-Year-Old Fiancé Wants His Ex-Wife To Change Her Last Name Because It’s “Awkward” To Have The Same Name
"She feels that keeping his last name must mean I'm still in love with him, and this is my secret way of assuring we end up together again someday."
![Happy couple on their wedding day; Zendaya in "Challengers"](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-04/23/13/tmp/785d4852b268/tmp-name-5-843-1713880473-0_dblbig.jpg)
18 Cheating Stories That Just Prove That Men's Emotions Are All Over The Place
Men: Can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em.
![Two people in a close embrace lying on a bed, expressing intimacy](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-04/22/21/tmp/847024dfa33d/tmp-name-5-2029-1713822580-1_dblbig.jpg)
"It’s Something That Should Be Done In Casual Sex" — Experts Are Sharing The Importance Of Including This BDSM Practice Into Our Sexual Encounters
This ritual can improve your sex life, whether you're kinky or not.
![A person with shoulder-length curled hair and subtle makeup shows a surprised expression](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-04/22/23/tmp/ed6907013b48/tmp-name-5-1171-1713827377-0_dblbig.jpg)
19 People Who Married The First Person They Dated Revealed What Happened After
"Sometimes, I play the what-if game and wonder what my life would have been like if I hadn't gone out on that first date."
![Two stills of a woman expressing shock, with a quote about her husband confessing to an affair](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-04/23/16/tmp/78b0afca054f/tmp-name-5-2845-1713890017-6_dblbig.jpg)
People Are Telling This Woman To Get A Divorce After Her Husband's Prank Made Her Throw Her $10K Wedding Ring Into The Ocean
"I was blinded by rage and hurt, and I’m not a confrontational person at all, so all I did was stand up, take my rings off, and throw them into the ocean."
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"I Woke Up And Realized Our Marriage Was Dead." Older Adults Are Revealing The Unexpected "Secrets" About Marriage That Nobody Talks About
"A successful marriage will have ups and downs. Anyone who says they never have ups and downs is not being truthful."
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Experts Are Sharing The 7 Things Your Date Immediately Notices About You, And Its Need-To-Know Info For Your Next Coffee Or Dinner Date
Dating experts and daters reveal the things your date is likely — and unlikely — to notice right off the bat.
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People With "Extremely Attractive" Partners Are Venting About What They Have To Deal With
"The first time my mom and I were alone after meeting her, she turned to me and said, 'You must be really good in bed.'"
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Guys Are Revealing The Things Women Do That Make Them Giddy, And Some Of These Restored My Faith In Men
"What I love about my wife is how enthusiastic she is about this."
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9 Things No One Tells You About Sex After 70, And Wow, We Should Talk About This More Often
Yes, there's a high likelihood that your parents and grandparents are still having sex.
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26 Wild Red Flags That Made People Tap Out After First Dates
"STOP TALKING ABOUT YOUR EXES ON FIRST DATES." 🚩
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People Are Opening Up About What It Was Like To Date The "Funny One," And Unfortunately, The Jokes Were NOT Landing
"Good things still need balance."
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Experts Just Coined The Term "Hermeneutic Labor," And If You're A Woman, Chances Are You've Had To Deal With This Before
“Basically, men benefit from both having emotional needs they may not even be aware of met for them, and also not having to bear the burden of interpreting women partners’ emotions."
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Sometimes You Just Need A Good Quote To Get You Through — 19 Great Tweets To Help You Get Over Your Breakup
It's time to dry those eyes and prepare for something better.
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Bless These 29 Women For Bravely Sharing The BS Men Have Spewed At Them On Dates, Because Wowww
"At the end of a lovely first in-person date, he told me my body was 'made for sex.' There was no second date."
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13 Women Are Sharing The Devastating, Freeing, And Unbelievable Reasons Why Their Long-Term Relationships Ended
"I loved him immensely, but I never could have loved myself in that relationship."
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"It Cracks Me Up And Creeps Me Out": People Are Revealing The Strange Habits Their Partners Have That They've Ultimately Just Accepted
"When he puts on his shoes, he does sock-shoe-sock-shoe."
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Women Who've Had Threesomes Are Opening Up About Their Experiences — The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly — And It's Intriguing
"There's nothing like having two men passionately desiring and worshipping you."
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Everyone Attracts A Certain Type Of Person – Choose Some Celebrity Crushes To See Who Goes For You
You KNOW you're curious!
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"Other People Notice": 32 Little Things Couples Do That Make People Think Their Relationship Won't Last
"When they get a tattoo of each other's names. As a tattoo artist, the number of names I've covered up is actually sadly hilarious."
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People Are Sharing The Wildest Myths About Sex Someone Told Them With 100% Sincerity
We need better sex ed, and we need it NOW.
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People Are Revealing The Disturbing Discoveries From Their Partner's Home That Made Them Want To Call It Quits
"I was speechless and didn't know how to react. We are no longer together."
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34 Times Men Opened Their Mouths On Dates, And Utter Garbage Spilled Out
"I threw my wine on him and took a cab home."
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These Are The HOTTEST Famous Bald Guys — I Want To See If You'd Smash Or Pass On Them
Ironically, Pitbull literally is 🔥.
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"If You Hadn't Boned Our Son's Girlfriend And Gotten Her Pregnant, We Could Afford To Eat Somewhere Nicer Than Olive Garden": 17 On The Most Awkward Dates Servers Have Witnessed On The Clock
"Once appetizers came out, the man thought it would be a good idea to serve his wife divorce papers..."
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21 Sugar Baby Confessions That'll Give You A Glimpse Into The World Of Transactional Dating
"Sometimes, I end up saving lives or marriages."
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These Exes Got Petty Revenge in the Messiest Ways Possible, And You Won't Believe How Far They Went
"He cheated on me after three years and living together, so I snuck out in the middle of the night, went to a 24-hour grocery store, bought tilapia, and stuffed it all down in the air conditioning vents of his truck."
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"I'm Seriously Rethinking This Relationship": People Are Sharing The Most Disgusting Things Their Partners Do That Will Make You Sick To Your Stomach
"I don't like it, but it doesn't harm me. She'll chew on them for hours."
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20 Times People Got Divorced For Very, Very Petty Reasons
"A girl I know initiated a divorce because her husband got an Android phone..."
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17 People Who Think It's Not A Big Deal To Keep Some, Rather Juicy, Things From Their Significant Other
"She and I never spoke after that day, and I've never mentioned this in our 16 years of marriage."
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Women Revealed The Worst Things Men Have Ever Said To Them While On A Date, And I'm About To Start Breathing Fire
"During dinner, on our first date, he informed me that he could never really date me because my thighs touched."
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It's Time To Let Them Go, Babe — 14 Things To Help You Leave Your Ex In The Past And Get Back To Your Happier Self
Get in loser, we're getting over our ex this year!
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23 Folks Who Have Zero Filter When It Comes To Things That Make 'Em Feel Naughty
"Butts. I look at all butts — big butts, narrow butts, flat butts, you name it. All da butts."
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15 Examples Of "Guy Code Rules" Guys Swear By
"The nod when you make eye contact with a guy anywhere to show you are cool and not a threat."
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Women Are Confessing What Happened When They Chose Money Over Love, And It's Complicated
"I prefer to be self-sufficient in as many things as I can so I don't have to depend on someone else for my own happiness and success."
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Are These Pet Names Cute Or Cringe?
Call me a romantic, but someone calling me "darling" is growing on me.
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Women Are Revealing The Life-Changing Products They Wish They'd Discovered Sooner, And I'm Taking Soooooo Many Notes
"I use it several times a day and could not be without it!"
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This Is How An Asexual Monogamous Black Man And A Queer Polyamorous Black Woman Make Love Uniquely Theirs
Daren is asexual and monogamous. Jenn is queer and polyamorous. Their 18-year marriage is proof that love has no limits.
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According To Experts, Happy Couples Hardly Ever Do These 8 Things
We asked couples therapists — who have seen the good, the bad and the ugly.
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Therapists Are Sharing The Most Common Sex Issues Gen Z Is Bringing Up In Therapy, And We Should All Be Talking More About This Stuff
Here’s what this generation is saying behind closed doors, according to therapists.
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Experts Break Down The 6 Manipulative Phrases Narcissists Use During Arguments
“I’m not angry, you’re angry.”
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"It's The Quick Road To Divorce." Adults 40 And Up Are Revealing The "Marriage Myths" That More People Should Know
"People say you have to work hard at marriage, but the truth is, if your marriage feels like 'hard work,' it probably won't last."
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"He Didn't Change His Bedsheets": 29 Bizarre Habits People Hid From Their Partners Until They Moved In Together
"He liked to tear holes in the sheets with his toenails so he could tuck his feet into them."
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Guys Are Sharing Small, Specific Things They Wish Their Girlfriends Would Do More Often
"It's been almost a decade since anyone did something like that for me."
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Your Partner May Be "Cushioning" You Without You Even Realizing — Here Are The Signs To Lookout For
The behavior is also known as "backburnering" and it's more common than you think.
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27 Jaw-Dropping Confessions That People Really Should Have Kept To Themselves
"I can't believe they just told me that!"
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Women Are Sharing The Reasons To End A Relationship That Aren't Talked About Enough, And It's Cathartic
"It felt like parenting and like I was always hanging out with a kid. I was doing all the work, all the driving, and all the planning. It was like I was managing a child."
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"I'm Still Thoroughly Confused About This": Men Are Sharing Women's Habits And Tendencies That Only Became Obvious After Moving In Together
"At the end of each day, she does this with the force of a thousand suns and a sigh of relief."