What you believe about relationships in general can affect the destiny of the relationship you are in. So couples who hold certain healthy beliefs about relationships, even if they run against the grain, tend to stand the test of time a bit better…

When someone is rude to you out of the blue, it can be incredibly jarring. And while negative zodiac traits are often traits that you may feel completely justified in having, others can interpret these traits in a more judgmental way. Sometimes…

Getting divorced can be a completely devastating, life-changing decision. It can, however, also be the most healthy choice for a couple that can no longer maintain their bond. Although each experience with divorce is unique, there are, according to…

Inflammation is a bit of a health buzzword, but understanding all the different ways inflammation affects your health is still important. Dangerous household items aren't all toxic and immediately harmful; some cause inflammation you may barely…

The annoying midday bloat often feels like it's coming about for no reason. But even the things that you do right when you wake up in the morning can lead to stomach upset later in the day. The causes of bloating are numerous, so doctors can help…

Being a highly sensitive person isn't always about anxiety and emotions. Sometimes, if your senses are overwhelmed more often than not, it could be due to a sensory processing disorder. These disorders are largely misunderstood, but the symptoms are…

The most up-and-down relationships can look really overwhelming from the outside, even if the people inside them see everything as perfectly normal. And while some toxic relationships are unpredictable, many are just examples of how diverse…

Cheating may be seen as an error of youth, or a chronic issue that some people just can't quite overcome. But cheating doesn't always start early in life, and some people take years to even consider infidelity. And when examining the zodiac signs…

Long-term relationships don't have to be boring. As amorphous as relationships are, scientific research has still been conducted, particularly in the last century, to figure out why some couples are more successful, and happier, than others. And if…

Making mistakes in a relationship is only natural. Even as the years go by, you and your partner will likely slip up sometimes. But certain mistakes in a relationship are best confined to the first year or so, since they could be serious red flags…

Sometimes, it's when you're trying to help the most that you end up doing the most damage. And understanding that even unintended consequences are important can help you be more understanding when it comes to being kind to others. Internalizing…

Becoming sleep deprived is serious business. So much so, that when you begin to recover from sleep debt, your body will experience all sorts of bizarre changes. From fluctuations in hormone levels to visible changes on your face, recovering from a…

Despite the common view that after a "honeymoon phase," things are downhill in a relationship, some relationships really do get better with age. Long-lasting relationships require hard work and dedication, but they also often revolve around partners…

You may experience anxious thoughts, but physically, anxiety lives in your body. Everyone is born with a predisposition toward occasional anxiety — a form of self-preservation — but with time, some people do become more anxious than others. Dealing…

While tattoos are a unique, personal decision, there are always some that end up being more popular than others. Recently, tattoo artists have noticed that some of the most popular tattoos are perhaps a bit out-of-the-box, more unusual, or more…

Every night of sleep is not created equal — even if you think you get eight hours of rest. If you're having trouble getting deep sleep, you may not even know it. Sleep medicine experts know how to pinpoint the vague symptoms related to this issue,…

By the time you and your partner are discussing having children, you likely already have quite a solid foundation for your relationship. Nevertheless, having kids or even thinking about having a baby can bring up all sorts of question marks in your…

Hangovers are awful. But if you have ever woken up in the morning feeling all the symptoms of a hangover — from grogginess, to headaches, to nausea — without having taken a single drink the night before, then you may be dealing with a different…

High-functioning anxiety isn't any less distressing than other forms of anxiety, but those who deal with this form of anxiety find ways to function in daily life despite their anxious thoughts. Because of this, the symptoms of high-functioning…