Women's Health - Relationships & Family

Safeguard Your Future With Disability Insurance

Yes, you do need disability insurance. Here's why, and here's how to make sure you've got enough coverage if you suddenly find yourself injured and suffering a loss of income.

Why Long-Married Couples Divorce (and Tips to Help Save Your Marriage)

Long-married couples face crises, too. To help avoid marital dissolution, put these healthy practices into place.

It's Never Too Late to Find Love Again

If you're open to love, your next relationship could be right around the corner.

12 Ways to Break Out of a Bad Mood...Fast!

These simple tips will help you clear away the clouds to let the sunshine in again.

Your Daughter's First Gynecologic Visit: What You Both Need to Know

Understanding how the appointment will go can help alleviate any worries for you and her.

Estate-Planning Pointers for Caregivers

Caring for an aging relative? You'll need to secure some legal documents for their long-term care. Here's a useful overview.

5 Types of Friends You Need (and a Few You Don't)

Friends matter. They inspire, advise, and comfort us in a way no one else can. Here are examples of some friendships worth cultivating, and others worth cutting.

Doctor Bias Toward Overweight Patients May Interfere With Care

Obesity in adults may affect the way physicians treat them. According to research, doctors are less compassionate toward overweight patients, making patients less likely to seek treatment.

9 Activities for Indoor Family Fun

Stuck inside with "nothing to do"? Your family will have a blast dancing, storytelling, and writing letters to long-distance relatives.

8 Ways to Downsize Your Life

To get more out of life, sometimes you have to opt for less. Here's how.

6 Ways to Stop Being Late

Are you chronologically challenged? Here are some tips to get in sync with your schedule.

The Health Benefits of Forgiveness

Not only does holding a grudge affect your relationships, but it can also hurt your health. Here's how to begin letting go of resentment.

Is a Virtual Affair Real-World Cheating?

You exchange emails and texts with someone else but never get physical. Are you being unfaithful to your partner?

How to Gain Control by Letting Go

Think you always have to be the one in charge? It's time to think again.

Learn to Become a Better Listener

Listening to your loved ones is an essential way to gain trust and respect.

10 Ways to Be More Tender

Looking to rekindle some of the closeness between you and your partner? Try a little TLC.

Even though I'm glad I split from my husband after 35 years of marriage, how do I handle the loneliness?

To handle the loneliness, set goals, increase your social network, and engage in activities such as volunteering, taking courses, or traveling with other singles.

What is the best way to be a new step-parent of a teenager and a school-age child?

Good step-parenting requires patience, maturity, and high levels of teamwork.

I want to date again after getting out of a bad marriage, but how do I express my feelings in my new relationship?

Always speak up with kindness when your partner hurts you emotionally.

How do I handle feeling lonely when my husband spends time with his friends and family without me?

Couples need to work out their unique management of time together and time apart.

Build a Better Date Night

Date night can reconnect you to your special someone, but avoid the letdown of the preconceived romantic ideal. Here's how.

Why We Lie to Ourselves

In order to grow, you have to be honest with yourself. Here's how to get back on track.

When Can You Stop Practicing Birth Control?

At a certain point during menopause contraception is no longer needed. But take this information into account.

7 Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship

Whether it's a romantic, familial, or friendly union, these red flags signal danger ahead.

STDs: Should You Test at Home?

To be a responsible partner, it's imperative to know if you have any communicable diseases, but when it comes to testing at home, there are pros and cons.

My husband is always picking on me in public. How can I get him to stop?

Public shaming went out with the Puritans. There are other ways for couples to give and receive feedback in the presence of others.

8 Ways to Reinvent Yourself After Divorce

Here's how to move forward when it's time to move on.

Low Libido? 5 Surprising Reasons Why

Try our fixes to solve the top issues behind why you're just not in the mood.

How the Recession Affects Relationships

File under: no surprise. The economic climate has eroded not only retirement portfolios, but our relationships.

Angry? Don't Go to Bed Just Yet

Is it better to "sleep on it" or resolve the issue? A new study answers this question.