Cancer does not discriminate on the basis of gender. According to the National Cancer Institute, it's estimated that 1,735,350 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in a year and the disease can affect everyone differently. If you want to assess…

In general, it always feels good to do something nice for your partner, especially if they're the type who feels love through acts of service. But just be mindful that the things you're doing to be helpful are actually helpful. Because according to…

Reaching a point of true security in your relationship can take some time. After all, as licensed marriage and family therapist, Maysie Tift, tells Bustle, the early stages of a relationship is, by definition, insecure. But if you can overcome the…

The early stages of a relationship are known for being fun and carefree. After all, why stress yourself out when you're still getting to know someone? But if things are going well and you're looking to deepen your connection, experts say there are…

It's good to be in a relationship with a partner who challenges you. When it's done in a healthy way, your partner can help you keep growing as an individual. But as with anything, there is a fine line between what's OK and what's not. So when does…

It's easy to pretend that your relationship is going well, even if you don't actually believe it. When you love someone and you've been with them for so long, you likely won't want to do anything that can hurt them. But when you're pretending to be…

Being able to connect with another person on a deeper level is one of the most rewarding things about being in a relationship. But having an emotional connection with someone requires you to be vulnerable. For some, that's really risky, especially…

Physical attraction may bring you and your partner together, but emotional connection is the key to keeping you two together. It's great to have a partner who's physically attracted to you and likes spending time with you. But if your partner is not…

People have their reasons for cheating. What actually counts as cheating also depends on the couple or individual. For instance, some believe that physical cheating is the only thing that counts, while others believe emotional cheating is much…

Each zodiac sign has a particular set of traits that set them apart from everyone else. While some signs are known for being calm and collected, other zodiac signs are known for being relentless. But according to astrologers, being tenacious isn't…

Going through a rough patch in your relationship is inevitable. At some point, you or partner may be going through something, you may become distant from each other, or your relationship may reach the point of being so comfortable that it's almost…

Finding out that your partner has cheated can do a number on your self-esteem. It's hard not to get into a negative headspace when you're trying to figure out why it happened to you. But don't let yourself fall into that trap. According to experts,…

When it comes to their defining traits, sociopaths are known for using manipulation to get what they want. They tend to lack empathy, don't care for rules or social norms, and they're willing to use people in ways that are beneficial to them. While…

Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe diseases associated with memory loss like Alzheimer's disease. There are several things that are commonly known to lead to it, such as high blood pressure or a traumatic brain injury. But as fairly…

In a perfect world, your partner would only have eyes for you. The reality is, however, they're human. They may have fantasized about other people at some point and you might have too. But can something so common spell trouble for your relationship?…

People have all kinds of reasons for cheating, so knowing whether your partner is likely to cheat or not can be fairly difficult. But there is something you can pay close attention to. According to experts, your partner's thoughts about your…

As great as relationships can be, they also take a lot of work. Even couples who are "meant to be" have to put in the time and effort to make it last. But there is a such thing as putting in too much work. If you and your partner are really meant to…

When it comes to relationships, many people want to find someone who is committed, loyal and devoted to them only. But there is a fine line between devotion and obsession. So how do you know if your partner is actually in love or just obsessed? To…

Attraction may seem pretty straightforward. But according science, attraction is actually more complicated than you think. As Nick Hobson, psychologist and Director of Science at PsychologyCompass, tells Bustle, attraction isn't as simple as…

If you're lucky, you will find yourself in a relationship with a very long shelf life. But the reality is, a lot of relationships have an expiration date whether it be from difficult circumstances or the basic fact that you're just not compatible…