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Latest Dating & Engaged · October 23, 2026

Getting Married Young: What the Divorce Data Really Shows

Getting married young does carry higher divorce risk, but the steepest risk is concentrated in teen marriages, not among people who marry in their early to mid-20s. In…

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Couple looking over papers together in a bright kitchen, talking through the income gap in relationships
Dating & Engaged October 21, 2026

The Income Gap in Relationships: Fairness, Power, and Money Talks

Income gap in relationships trouble rarely comes from the dollars themselves. It comes from what the gap starts…

Adults and children enjoying an autumn day by a lake, a typical outing when dating someone with kids
Dating & Engaged October 19, 2026

Dating Someone With Kids: A Guide for the Partner Without Children

Dating someone with kids when you have none goes best when you accept that the children came first…

Woman reading messages on her phone by the water, the kind of quiet moment romance scams exploit
Dating & Engaged October 17, 2026

Romance Scams: Why They Work on Smart People and How to Spot One

Romance scams work less by fooling gullible people than by meeting real emotional needs: steady attention, affection, and…

Woman sitting at a table looking at her phone, dating with anxiety
Dating & Engaged October 15, 2026

Dating With Anxiety: What to Share, When, and How to Stay Present

Dating with anxiety is far more common than it feels: the National Institute of Mental Health estimates about…

Engaged couple holding hands on a brick path while discussing a prenuptial agreement
Dating & Engaged October 13, 2026

Prenuptial Agreement: How to Talk About It Without It Feeling Like Distrust

Prenuptial agreement conversations go best when you treat them as joint financial planning rather than a test of…

Smiling couple leaning in close during the honeymoon phase of their relationship
Dating & Engaged October 11, 2026

When the Honeymoon Phase Ends: What Research Says Happens Next

Honeymoon phase feelings fade for most couples, often within the first few years, and that dip is normal…

Couple walking together on a tree-lined road, reflecting on age gap relationships
Dating & Engaged October 10, 2026

Age Gap Relationships: What Actually Predicts Whether They Last

Age gap relationships can last as long as same-age ones, but the research suggests the number of years…

Couple sitting near trees at golden hour, weighing settling in a relationship
Dating & Engaged October 4, 2026

Settling in a Relationship: Why the Real Question Is Why You’re Staying, Not Whether They’re Good Enough

Settling in a relationship is less about how good your partner is and more about why you stay.…

Engaged couple holding hands after premarital counseling
Dating & Engaged October 3, 2026

Is Premarital Counseling Worth It? What the Research Actually Shows

Premarital counseling is worth it for most engaged couples, but not for the reason people expect. The best…

Couple standing close together outdoors, illustrating self-expansion theory relationships
Dating & Engaged September 25, 2026

Self-Expansion Theory Relationships: Why New Love Feels So Big

Self-expansion theory relationships explains why falling for someone new can make you feel smarter, braver, and more interesting…

Two coffee cups symbolizing dating again after a breakup at your own pace
Dating & Engaged September 22, 2026

Dating Again After a Breakup: How to Know You Are Ready

Dating again after a breakup is less about how much time has passed and more about whether you…

A pensive woman experiencing relationship OCD and intrusive relationship doubts
Dating & Engaged September 21, 2026

Relationship OCD: When Doubt Is Anxiety, Not an Answer

Relationship OCD is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder in which intrusive, unwanted doubts about your partner or the…

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