Talking to anyone can be tough, but starting and keeping the conversation going with a romantic partner comes with its own anxieties. What if they think the question I’m asking is weird? What if I’m ...

Whether you’re one half of a new couple or looking for ways to inject some life into a long-term relationship, communication is key. During the early stages, conversation is consumed with getting to ...

THE FRIENDS TO lovers trope is a feel-good story everyone from hopeless romantics to love skeptics can get behind (you can't tell us your heart strings weren't at least a little tugged at the end of ...

If you've ever wanted to get to know someone a bit better but didn't know how to go about it, please allow us to introduce you to the 21 questions game. The word "game" is used very loosely here, ...

Hi, Carolyn: How do you strike a balance between asking for what you need in relationships and understanding that how people act basically tells the story? For example, if I am sick, I want to be ...

Whether you’ve known your partner for years or you just started dating, it’s important to stay curious about your significant other by asking them questions. Why? Because curiosity allows you to ...

Dear Eric: I have been married to a great guy, “Fred,” for more than 40 years. He has gotten much better about listening to me and responding to what I say, since I asked him to. Here’s my issue: I ...