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Showing gratitude can help you sleep better, work better and even avoid heart disease. A psychologist explains the science.

Vanessa Lachey spoke with The Healthy @Reader's Digest about the skin condition that's impacted her confidence, and how both self-care and a healthy...

Manipulation in a relationship can pop up in subtle ways. We asked a clinical psychology expert to share the...

Clinical psychology professionals explain how even subtle, indirect comments and actions can have damaging effects—even if they seem insignificant...

Tiffani Thiessen sat down with The Healthy @Reader's Digest about how she practices wellness at home, and how losing friends...

What's a simp? Our research suggests it's not exactly a compliment. A relationship therapist reveals how to spot this cringey...

Emotional manipulators use gaslighting and other shifty techniques to get what they want from you. Peruse these manipulation quotes...

There are several clear signs of emotional manipulation, but there's one telltale sign that stands out above the rest.

Many psychology experts consider commitment the key to satisfying, lasting relationships. Learn how to spot signs someone is afraid to...

Here are ways to help others live better during the holidays—or in the new year—by contributing to organizations that benefit...

Here's what it means to be in a situationship and what experts recommend you do about these often confusing relationships.

Relationships are tricky, but therapists say knowing about the five love languages could make expressing love easier.

Trauma bonding happens when you form an emotional bond with a physical or emotional abuser. Learn the signs of these...

Friends can help prevent feelings of isolation and loneliness, but making friends as an adult can be difficult. These...

Attachment theory can tell you a lot about how you connect in relationships. Here's what to know...

Personal connections and healthy relationships may help you lead a happier life. Here's how to recognize toxic behavior, and...

Whether you're dating or an already committed couple, pay attention to these warning signs that can mean trouble in your...

Arguing can be counterproductive. Instead, try motivational interviewing, a tactic used by therapists to help people broaden their views.

Leave the ghosting antics to Halloween. Here's why people ghost out on relationships, the effects on both parties, and...

Here's how to tell if you're in an abusive relationship and how to safely leave for a better life.

Before you try to fix a broken relationship, you must first know what's going wrong as a couple. Here's where...

Getting a lot of big gifts and declarations of undying love early in a relationship? This could be a

Depression can be one of the biggest challenges in a relationship—and one that you may be able to conquer...

Passive-aggressive behavior can cause huge rifts and lasting pain in relationships, but you don't have to stay locked in this...

Most healthy relationships require compromise, but if you see these red flags in your...

Trust in a relationship is a critical part of a happy, healthy romantic partnership. Follow our expert tips on how...

Relationship experts reveal the telltale signs of an unhealthy relationship, plus how to know if it's time to end it.

Narcissists believe that they are living their best life—so would they ever agree to change their destructive behaviors? Here's...

Breaking up is hard to do—but you can turn the process into a more positive experience with our...