Would If They Could‘Why Didn’t They Leave?’ and the Vicious Cycle of Abusive Relationships The question ignores deep psychological trauma that survivors of intimate partner violence go through. By Pallavi Prasad
And I Love Her‘The ‘Other’ Love Story’ Portrays Accessible, Relatable Same‑Sex Relationships The mini-web series, set in the '90s in Bengaluru, portrays homosexuality within a middle-class Indian society. By Chandni Doulatramani
In UnisonThis Is My Family: “I Chose a Live‑In Relationship” "It is exhausting, there’s a lot of pressure and economic challenges but it's fulfilling." By Anubhuti Matta
Stepping OutAs Marriage Has Changed, So Too, Has Infidelity An exploration of why we cheat. By Liesl Goecker
Hush MoneyWhen Financial Infidelity Shakes Up a Marriage "Infidelity, no matter what kind -- sexual, romantic or financial-- will cause a trust deficit." By Anubhuti Matta
Raging HormonesLong‑Term Relationship Happiness Might Be Hard Coded in Our DNA A genetic quirk that affects the 'bonding hormone' is closely linked to relationship satisfaction. By Liesl Goecker
Proceed With CautionThe (Dis)Honesty of Dating Apps While infidelity has always existed in society, dating apps have made it easier to engage without consequence. By Rajvi Desai
Millennial SnubHave You Been Phubbing People? The trend of ignoring people for your phone is an annoying, and damaging, part of the 21st century. By Nadia Nooreyezdan
BFFsThe Case For Platonic Intimacy Ride-or-die relationships don't have to be romantic. By Nadia Nooreyezdan
A Normal LifeWhat’s It Like To Live With: A Partner With Depression "People ask me, 'Oh, but he's not crying, or sitting in one corner at a party -- how can he be depressed?'" By Anubhuti Matta
Between The SheetsWhat Sexual Dysfunction Looks Like When Female Sexual Dissatisfaction Is the Norm A look at the bio-psycho-social factors behind a condition defined by sexual satisfaction. By Prachi Gangwani
Mic DropAll the Arguments You Need: To Convince People That Some Dating ‘Preferences’ are Discriminatory An entire group of people can't be 'not your type.' By Nadia Nooreyezdan
Permission GrantedStudy: Go Ahead And Have That Fight in Front of Your Kids As long as you do it right, arguing is better than suppressing emotions. By Liesl Goecker
Under a MicroscopeTeens Mirror Parents When They Fight with Dating Partners, Study Finds They're watching your every move. By Anubhuti Matta
Let's Get It OnHow Much Sex Is A Normal Amount of Sex? However much makes you and your partner(s) happy. By The Swaddle Team
Power TeamCouples Who Say ‘We’ Instead of ‘I’ May Be Obnoxious — But They’re Also More Solid A shared experience makes for a stronger relationship. By Angelina Shah
Lip ServiceTinder’s New Feature to ‘Give Women Options’ Is Just a PR Move Women don't worry about who starts the conversation -- they worry about how it ends. By Nadia Nooreyezdan
