Sex & Love
Sex & Love
People Are Sharing Incredible Relationship Advice, And Some Of You Might Want To Take Notes
"If one person has champagne tastes and spending habits but, as a couple, you have a boxed wine budget — that is a problem. More than one marriage has been ended because one spouse is bad with money and refuses to live within their means."
17 Of The Most Useful Lessons People Learned In Couples Therapy That Were Total Relationship Game-Changers
"You'll look back and wonder how you ever got along before!"
29 Valuable Relationship Lessons Older Adults Wish They Would've Known About Earlier In Their Love Lives
"Expressing one's feelings may not lead to the outcome you want, but it's better to speak about things now than to hold it in and have it explode 10 times worse."
People Are Sharing The Weirdest "What Did They Just Do?" Moment In Their Relationship, And Some Of These Are Wild
"A guy I met online sent me a small care package including a 'painting' that was just an impression of his hand. I thought it was cute and sweet, and I sent him a picture of me putting my own hand over it. He got REALLY upset that my hand was bigger than his and stopped talking to me."
20 People Are Sharing Their Stories About The Weirdest Things That Happened To Them In A Relationship, And I Don't Think You're Even Remotely Ready For Some Of The Things You're About To Read
It's just going to be incredibly unhinged from here on out.
Women Are Sharing The Non-Serious Secrets They're Keeping From Their Partners, And Some Of These Are So, So Wholesome
"Listening to him sing along in the car is a little like nails on a chalkboard."
15 "Red Flags" That Can Signal Someone In Your Life Is A Man-Child, According To People Who Know Them Very, Very Well
"Everybody but the man-child in question will notice it."
Married People Revealed What They Miss About Being Single, And It's Actually Pretty Depressing
"I miss having alone time. Like, holy heck, dude: I just want one weekend to be the disgusting, vile, wine-loving person that I am."
People Revealed Their Terribly Honest Thoughts On Cheating, And Everyone Should Listen Up
"The act of cheating (even once) makes you a cheater. It doesn't matter if you regret it afterward and/or you never do it again. I would never establish a relationship with a person who I know has cheated in the past. I wouldn't trust them, no matter what."
24 Unhinged Tinder Messages That Will Make You Laugh, Scream, And Violently Cringe
I thought dating was supposed to be fun...
22 People In Age-Gap Relationships Are Sharing The Differences Between Themselves And Their Significant Other, And It's Honestly Fascinating
"Sometimes, I feel like his opinions are 'outdated,' but it's because he grew up in a different time than me, so I have learned to be more understanding of where he is coming from because things changed A LOT between his childhood/teen years and mine."
People Shared What It's Like Having Sex For The First Time With Sex Workers, And It's Eye-Opening
"It wasn't what I thought it'd be. I was 20 and watched a lot of porn, so I had high expectations. It felt okay — nothing out of the ordinary. The girl was pretty sweet and willing to help and teach me, but it wasn't what I expected in my fantasies."
Women Are Sharing Unexpected Things They Find Attractive In A Man, And Sheesh A Lot Of These Are Valid
"My partner has it — and it's so beautiful to me."
People Are Revealing Signs That Scream A Relationship Won't Last, And Some Of Them Are So Subtle, They'll Surprise You
"I always think of 'the bird theory.' If one person says to the other, 'Oh, look! A bird!' and the other doesn't want to connect over the bird (just looking at it and giving a 'hey, thanks — that's a cool bird'), the relationship isn't going to go well. Basically, you have to be willing to make small, everyday connections."
"That Was Six Years Ago, And I'm Still Hurting": People Are Revealing The Red Flags They Shouldn't Have Ignored In Their Relationships, And It's Devastating
"One of the first few times I was over at his place, he got drunk and CRIED while telling me how much he missed what he and his ex had."
What It Means When You Stop Liking Someone After They Reciprocate Feelings
If you lose feelings when someone returns your romantic interest, it might boil down to your attachment style.
Happily Married People Are Sharing Their 10+ Years Of Wisdom On How To Keep Long And Happy Marriages
"Neither one of us is the person we were 25 years ago; you either grow together, or you grow apart."
"He Wanted A Mommy He Could Sleep With" — Women Are Sharing Worst Cases Of Weaponized Incompetence They've Seen From Men, And I'm Seething
"I had an ex who couldn't make himself a cup of coffee. I tried to teach him, and he would run out of the room because he 'couldn't handle it.' It was regular coffee with milk and sugar."
Women Are Confessing "Things That Men Do That Confuse Them," And I've Personally Had 90% Of These Thoughts
"Men can be completely oblivious to any mess in the house, but can spot a wall has been brush painted in the wrong direction from 20 feet away."
"It's A Total Red Flag": People Are Sharing The First Date "Warning Signs" That Immediately Indicate You Should Head For The Hills
"To me, it reads: 'I don't think the things you say are important enough to remember.'"
15 Times "Nice Guys" Proved They're Actually Some Of The Meanest Beings To Have Ever Walked The Earth
Holding doors open for women does not automatically entitle you to a girlfriend, but nice try.
There Are Only 8 Types Of Cute Girls — Which One Are You?
We're all cute in our own ways.
19 Overrated Sex Acts Folks Tried Once And Did NOT Like Afterward (Like, I'm Pretty Sure They'll Retire Them)
"My partner and I tried 69-ing once and then tried it a second time, and both times were just way too much effort. I don't have enough concentration to give a BJ while I'm being eaten out."
Men Are Revealing Things That Really Frustrate Them About Other Men, And It's Pretty Unexpected
"By a remarkable coincidence, all their exes were the same.'"
People Are Sharing "Why They REALLY Got Divorced" And It's A Lot More Emotional Than I Was Expecting
"I’m very family oriented and we went on a family vacation. He told me what a bad mother and wife I was because I wasn’t catering enough to his needs. I was too busy helping everyone pack their clothes, foods, pack the car, etc. He didn't lift a finger. He still won’t sign the divorce papers..."
16 Disgusting, Rage-Inducing, And Downright Horrifying Behaviors By Toxic Men That Made Women End Their Friendships With Them
"He was mad that I wouldn't reciprocate his attempts to touch me and shouted that since we had been friends for so long, he should be allowed to touch me. Nope. Not how it works, buddy."
Cheaters Are Sharing The Reasons They Were Unfaithful To Their Partners, And The Answers Range From Complex To Surprisingly Simple
"If you’re unhappy in your relationship, do the work that will either fix it or get you out. That new person is flawed, too. They won’t fix you or fulfill you, only you can do that."
Women Are Exposing Their Exes' Most Embarrassing Secrets, And I'm CRYING LMAOOO
"The only reason he got his college degree was because I wrote his last paper for him."
Couples Therapists Are Sharing Their Secrets, Stories, And Advice, And They're Actually So Fascinating
"Usually, what I have in my office is two people wanting to be heard."
16 Surprising Things Sex Workers Were Asked To Do By Clients That Did Not Involve Doing The Deed
Shoutout to the awesome sex workers who played Monopoly with a client.
"It Destroyed Me": People Are Sharing The Cruelest Sentence Their Ex Said Directly To Them, And Some Of These Are Truly Abusive
"After I financially supported her for three years — I paid the travel expenses for 'American Idol' auditions and one 'America's Got Talent' audition — she said, 'You are worthless, and I don't have time for you anymore.'"
15 Disgusting "Nice Guys" On Dating Apps Who 100% Deserve To Be Swiped Left By Women
"One day I'll be the most known serial killer. I'll primarily focus on women in their twenties and thirties. For now, you're all safe and I'm safe to date. Have a great day, and best of luck to you girls. Stay safe!"
Is Your Relationship Mainly Love, Lust, Or Infatuation?
I could not feel more single right now...
People Are Revealing The Non-Physical Things That Instantly Make A Person Way More Attractive
"If they hit this trifecta: funny, intelligent, and kind. That's literally it."
15 Times Sex Therapists Didn't Hold ANYTHING Back, And Shared What Sex Is Really Like In Relationships
"If you feel satisfied during sex, there's nothing wrong with your sex life. Two minutes, 30 minutes — whatever works best for you. I swore 'the average' was 15–20 minutes, but it's actually 8–9 minutes. Sex can distort your perception of time."
19 People Who Have Zero Filter And Said Exactlyyyy What They Felt During A Breakup
To say my jaw dropped reading some of these would certainly be an understatement. 😳
Women Are Sharing What It's Really Like Dating Older And Younger Men, And All The Ways It Does And Doesn't Work
"There's a 20 year difference between my partner and me. I was above the age of 30 when we began dating, so I resent the idea that he possibly groomed me or he is dating down intellectually because I am good arm candy. I have to have go pretty far in depth with how we met when people meet us to add legitimacy to us as a couple."
Guys Are Getting Honest And Revealing Things Women Do That Give Them The Ick, And Even I Think Some Of These Are Valid
"It's honestly one of the worst things anyone can do to another person."
23 Women Revealed The Things They Wish Men Wouldn't Do On First Dates, And Fellas, Let This Be A Lesson
"Stop talking about your ex. If you want to talk about your ex, do it with a therapist. We don’t want to hear it."
17 Relationship Misconceptions Women Used To Full-Heartedly Believe But Later Realized Were Completely Incorrect
"You have to figure that out before seriously considering a lifetime commitment to another person."
15 Screenshots Of Tinder Bios That Are So Horrendous, I Simply Refuse To Believe They're Real
Modern dating is a nightmare, but at least we can laugh about it.
Women Are Sharing The Worst Weaponized Incompetence They've Seen From Their Male Partners, And The Level Of Laziness And Manipulation Is Honestly Staggering
"My parents have been married for more than 30 years, and I have never seen my father clean anything, do laundry, or cook a family meal. I once pointed this out to my mom, and she said that he doesn’t know how to do these things."
A Redditor Asked People Why They're Not Dating Right Now, And It Got Veryyyy Personal
"Trust. I just ended a 12-year relationship with my wife's passing. I found out by looking through her phone that she had a bunch of relationships with men throughout our years together, both online-only relationships and in-person relationships. I had no clue because I trusted her completely. It makes me feel like I can never trust another partner, once I get through the healing process."
Are You More Rare Or Average?
Everyone wants to be rare, but that's not reality.
15 Infuriatingly Toxic Men Who Forced Their Partners To "Walk On Eggshells," And Ladies, You Deserve So Much Better
"I had to wear pants to bed, even if I had just gotten my legs waxed or just shaved. He couldn’t stand the feeling of any prickle at all, and would get really frustrated."
People Are Sharing Their Partner's "Beige Flag" That They've Learned To Live With, Even Though It's A Little Quirky
Love conquers all of these beige flags.
18 People Are Sharing Their Partner's Red Flags They Didn't Pay Attention To At First
"He uses self-deprecating humor, and then he started to do it to me in public."
People Are Sharing The Moment They Knew They Found "The One," And It Will Tug At Your Heartstrings
"Over the next year, I went to therapy and worked through my issues, and he supported me all the way. He always made sure (and still does) that I know being with him is a safe space, even if I cannot express my feelings all the time."
Women Who "Dated" Older Men As Teenage Girls And Later Realized They Were Really Predators Are Sharing Their Stories
"Now, I'm 32 and just realized this man was a predator last year."
For Every Love Language, There's An Apology Language — Which One Is Yours?
A simple apology goes a long way.
Here Are Instant "Red Flags" In Relationships That Signal Things Probably Won’t Work Out, According To Relationship Experts
"It is a death knell for the relationship and one of the most common causes of resentment."
Guys Are Revealing The Little Things That Women Do That Give Them Butterflies, And A Lot Of These Are So Sweet
"I don't know if all women do it but my wife and past girlfriends have all done it. That little shimmy thing you guys do when we present you with food while you are comfortable. Absolutely love it."
Cheating On Your Significant Other Is A Pretty Controversial Subject — Here Are 13 Real-Life Stories That Prove It
"I was being a dog, and I wanted variety. I was in the relationship for benefits — not because I loved her. It was more for lust. I'm scarred now, and my relationships get strained because I have trust issues from my previous cheating experiences. My current girlfriend almost ended it a couple of times because I was projecting my insecurities onto her."
17 "Pick-Me" Women Who Threw Other Girls Under The Bus, While Trying Way Too Hard To Impress Men
"Dear all women: Pokémon is not a real game. Animal Crossing is not a real game. The Sims is not a real game. Mario is not a real game."
Wedding Staff Are Sharing The Moments They Realized A Couple Would 100% Get Divorced
"I hadn't even finished editing the video and they were over."
This Wedding Guest Refused To Stand Barefoot In Knee-Deep Water For A Wedding Ceremony, And People Are Calling Out Their Husband For His Actions
The bride and groom, who were notably on dry land the whole time, paused the wedding for half an hour because the bride's sibling-in-law wouldn't stand in the middle of a knee-deep river for the duration of the ceremony.
People Who've "Settled" In Romantic Partnerships Have Had Different Experiences, And Here Are 14 Examples To Prove It
"I 'settled' for a husband who I thought was a 'safe' choice. Not super attractive, non-smoker, non-drinker, not the partying type — kind of a 'nerd.' Here we are more than 10 years and three kids later, and I just uncovered his multiple affairs with women he’s met online (we’re talking 10-plus women). Now we’re headed for a messy divorce. I'll never 'settle' again."
Married Couples Are Revealing The Things That Can "Ruin" One's Sex Life, And This Is Important
"It killed our libido. Mine is coming back, but hers isn't. And I don't function unless I feel wanted."
Women Are Sharing The Worst Weaponized Incompetence They've Ever Seen From A Partner, And I Am Begging Men To Step Up And Do Better
"I realized that it didn't matter how important the situation was or how much was on the line, he would simply claim he didn't know how until I (or his mother) picked up the slack. He would let things fall apart before handling his life himself. I refused to marry into a lifetime of parenting this man."
People Revealed Their Horrific Experiences In Open Relationships, And Their Stories Are Juicy As Heck
"It's usually the man who wants to open the relationship, and has visions of having a lot of sex on the side while maintaining his primary relationship. A few months in, when he realizes all that sex is not coming to him, but his wife is drowned in it? All of a sudden, they don’t think it’s a good idea anymore."
19 Secrets Married People Are Hiding From Their S.O. That'll Make You Question Who You Can Really Trust
Some skeletons are better left in the closet...
"When I Looked Him Up Online..." People Are Sharing The Epic Dating Mistakes That Made Them Go, "I Shouldn't Have Done That!"
"When people show you who they are, believe them. It seems so obvious, but we convince ourselves they are better than they really are. And maybe it’s not even them being an 'awful' person, but sometimes it's as simple as you're not compatible, and you think time will make you as such. It just doesn’t work that way."
23 Dating App Screenshots That Prove Single People Are In The TRENCHES Fighting For Their Lives Right Now
Oh man, the vibes are rancid.
People Are Revealing How To Live Your Best Life After A Devastating Breakup, And Some Of These Are Unbelievably Clever
The best revenge is a life well-lived...and maybe a killer outfit that makes them realize what they're missing out on.
Everyone Has Experienced At Least One Of These Love Canon Events. Which One Have You?
Canon events are unavoidable or unchangeable events that influence who a person becomes.
17 Underrated Gay Movies That Are So Gay — Like, Really Gay — And You Should Watch Them, Gay
Some of these are veryyyyy spicy and NSFW, so, um, don't watch them with your parents.
22 "Unspoken Rules" That Actually Make A Marriage Work, According To Couples Who Have Been Together For Two Decades Or More
"If you choose to fight over stupid stuff, you may as well get a divorce because your partner isn't perfect, and neither are you."
16 Heartbreaking Confessions From People Who Regret Getting A Divorce
"I absolutely didn't want to divorce. It was 1000% her choice.... I feel sadness over losing what we had built together and for what could have been. All my dreams for the future were crushed. I tried to be the best husband I could be. I felt like I was kind, caring, loving, and supportive. I was proud to be the partner to my wife. We built a relationship, a family, and a home together. It was absolutely heartbreaking to be the one that had to file."
People Revealed What Their Sexless Marriages Are Really Like, And I Commend Them For Their Honesty
"I've been in a sexless relationship for more than 20 years. I've stayed because I love her more than anything, but it's destroyed me and done permanent damage to our relationship. She wanted to be a 'good wife and mother,' according to the mores of her teenage church. It destroyed my self-esteem, and my ability to enjoy sex."
"I Had Been Ignoring My Feelings For So Long": Women Are Recalling The Precise Moment They Realized They Needed To End Their Long-Term Relationship
"He was nearly 30 and pretended he didn't know what a baking sheet was because I asked him to make dinner one night. The dinner was a frozen lasagna."
18 Life Lessons People Say They Learned In Hindsight After A Heavy Breakup Or Divorce
"Never stay just for the kids. Sometimes a house divided is happier."
This Dude Who Uses Shirts As Pillowcases Is The Worst Thing I've Seen In A Minute
"Men can be super lazy, so I don’t know if they really give a s**t about things like having bedsheets or pillowcases."
"Well THAT Wasn't Worth It": 16 Of The Worst Possible Things Anyone Ever Said After Sex
"As a midwesterner, I genuinely slap my knee and say 'welp!' when leaving my friend-with-benefit's place after an evening of 'activities.' Ope!"
23 People Share Their Huuuuuuge Romantic Red Flags That Probably Wouldn't Bother Others
"Yelling at animals is a dealbreaker. I can't stand it when someone screams at an animal for things they can't control, like when a dog or a cat just wants your love and attention. We all get frustrated with our animals, but yelling at them constantly will kill my interest in you ASAP."
"It's Something A Lot Of People Miss": People Are Sharing The Big (But Avoidable) Mistakes They've Made In Their Own Relationships
"Romance and attraction aren't always enough to sustain a relationship or marriage."
Finances, Chores, And 15 Other Things To Ask Your Partner About Before Moving In Together
"Sometimes, it's okay to go to bed angry. You'll probably wake up with a better perspective."
As A Single Lady Who Doesn't Like To Waste Her Time, I Paid For Bumble Premium For Three Months And I Honestly Think It's Worth It, Here's Why
The men I met on Bumble Premium were generally more intentional about the time and effort they put into dates.
18 Screenshots Of People On Tinder Who Made It Their Mission To Waste Other People's Time
"I always have two partners. Well, of course, they don't know about each other."
People Are Revealing "Unwritten Rules" Of A First Date That Everyone Should Know, And It's Actually Insightful
"[Both people should know it's a date.] I made this mistake the other day; apparently, the guy didn't realize it was a date until I went to give him a kiss. He thought we were just going to go watch a movie as friends, despite us meeting on a dating app."
People Are Getting Candid About The Hardest Part Of Dating In Your 30s, And These Are Eye-Opening
"You often can't figure that out until you've been dating for a while."
Couples With Big Age Gaps Get A Lot Of Hate — Here's 14 People Who Have Been In One Weighing In On Whether They Deserve It
"I was with a wonderful man who hadn't dated younger before. He's 31, and I'm 20. It worked perfectly — we were on the same page about a lot of things. The only thing was, he wanted kids within the next five years and I didn't want kids for at least another 10 years. So, we had to unfortunately stop dating — I guess issues like that are most common [in big age gap relationships]."
17 Times Formerly Religious Women Weren't Afraid To Share How Their Sex Lives Changed Once They Gave Up Religion
"I got out of a cult when I was 16 years old. I took my twenties to work through my childhood trauma I had from religion. I'm in my forties now, and my relationship with sex and intimacy has been good for the past 10 years."
You Should Definitely Wear Condoms During Sex, But Here Are 14 Other Ways You Can Use Them Too
Condoms are all the rage, people. You heard it here first.
Men Are Sharing Their "Guy Secrets" That Women Don't Know About, And Now I Have Several Follow-Up Questions
"We will NEVER forget getting a compliment. I used the same conditioner until it went out of production because someone once told me my hair felt soft and smelled nice."
People Are Revealing The Exact Moment They Realized Their Partners Weren’t The One, And It’s Heartbreaking But Powerful
"He wanted a big family. Like, six kids, all natural. Obviously, he wouldn't be birthing them. This was very important to him while I was pretty ambivalent about kids, and the further into my adulthood I've gotten, the more I've realized I just don't want to be pregnant..."
This AI Quiz Will Predict The Next 6 Months Of Your Love Life In, Like, 15 Seconds
At this point, AI's guess is as good as mine.
14 Women Who Didn't Hold Anything Back, And Admitted Why They Cheated On Their Significant Others
"From a personal standpoint, the sex was life-altering. I felt validated, liberated, and relieved. My confidence soared, and I actually felt positive about the future. This gave me the courage to move forward with my divorce and look forward to a better future."
17 Dating App Red Flags And Green Flags From Someone Who's Unfortunately Been Single Long Enough To Know These Things
Yes, Brad from Moreno Valley, you're sooo quirky for liking pineapple on pizza.
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27 People Are Sharing The Moment They Knew Their Marriage Was Over, And It's Actually So Heartbreaking
“'I mean, I don’t love her. But I don’t want to be divorced. Why can’t she just feel lucky that I don’t want to leave her?' —My ex-husband to our third marriage counselor."
This TikToker's Video Explaining The "5 Stages Of A Relationship" Is The Sort Of Thing That Many People Experience But Don't Openly Talk About
I'm so glad someone is talking about this.
People Are Revealing The Moment They Considered Getting A Divorce, And Some Of These Are *Not* What I Was Expecting
"This was the start of my very lengthy and very expensive divorce."
21 Wild Secrets From Divorces That Will Make Your Jaw Drop
"I secretly hated being married. When I found out he had an affair and stole from my family, it was heartbreaking, but at the same time it was a relief because it gave me an out."
This Quiz Will Tell You How You Give And Receive Love
There are five main ways we all give and receive love, but everyone has their own top love languages.
17 Women Who Held Nothing Back About What Happened When They Randomly Bumped Into Their Exes
You can't make this up.
