I met a man on the street, and our third date was a 12-day Mediterranean cruise. It was a surreal experience.

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I went on a 12-day Mediterranean cruise with a man I'd only been on two dates with. The risk paid off, and I'm so glad I trusted my instincts.

Jodie Hughes

My move from the US to Paris has come with a lot of benefits, but finding love has felt impossible

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Dating and finding love in another country has been challenging — so much so that I'm considering moving back home.

Naydeline Mejia

More people want open relationships, but many don't last. A sex researcher shares the 3 top reasons couples return to monogamy.

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Non-monogamy comes with its own challenges, Dr. Justin R. Garcia, the executive director of the Kinsey Institute, told Business Insider.

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My grandparents have been married for 54 years. Their relationship has taught me 3 lessons about love I plan to follow.

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I've learned a lot about relationships from watching my grandparents' marriage.

Sierra Newell

I was celibate for a year, and then I met someone 10 years younger. Our 3-month fling changed everything for me.

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The author had a fling with a younger man.

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I called my sister and her friend answered as a joke. We talked for 20 minutes, and now we're married.

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The author said a girls' trip to Seattle changed her whole life.

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My anxiety makes me feel like a liar in relationships. Slowing down has changed how I view love.

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Changing my perspective on time impacted other areas of my life.

John McLaughlin

I'm a wedding planner. Here are answers to 7 questions guests are often too embarrassed to ask.

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It's normal to have questions about such an important event as a wedding.

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People are tired of 'unpacking' every relationship issue. Here's what some happy couples do instead.

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A couples therapist shares 5 signs you'll have a strong marriage

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