Relationships

As parents, we want the very best for our kids. We work hard to raise strong individuals who will go on to lead happy lives and have good moral standing. Sometimes, however, we find ourselves questioning our parenting choices, crossing our fingers and hoping we’re doing this whole parenting thing …

Can long-distance relationships actually work? If you’re in one now or have ever wondered if physical distance is a surefire relationship-killer, you’re definitely not alone. In fact, according to research by Google of the top searches in 2017, “How to make long distance relationships work?” was the most-asked question about relationships. …

Finding a worthwhile partner can be a serious process. Although online dating gives us access to hundreds of potential matches a day, it’s nevertheless a daunting task to sift through them all until you find someone who really just gets you. Luckily, casual dating exists, and is a great way to …

The present study aimed to explore the mediating effects of loneliness, depression, and self-esteem on the association between shyness and generalized pathological Internet use (GPIU). A total of 5215 school students completed questionnaires regarding shyness, loneliness, depression, self-esteem, and GPIU (aged 11–23 years old, M = 16.19, SD = 3.10). The self-reported scores for …

Most of the time, dating is usually clouded with the wrong intentions. Some simply want to get laid while others want to see what happens next. These aren’t really wrong if those are what you intend. But, if you are looking for the right match, you can easily get hurt …

There are a lot of benefits of being single. Whether you’re someone who prefers to be in a relationship or is normally flying solo, everyone can benefit from some time on their own. And some of the benefits are pretty obvious ones. You have more freedom, more flexibility — and you’re …

As the old Neil Sedaka tune goes, breaking up is hard to do. Even when you’re the one making the call to end things, it’s tough to look someone in the eye and tell them you’re just not in love anymore. That’s probably why ghosting has become so prevalent: Since so much of …

Okay, let’s get one thing straight – cheating, for any reason, really isn’t okay. If you’re having some type of issue with your partner that makes you want to go outside your relationship for intimacy, you need to pull up your adult pants and sit down to have a real …