Relationships

Practical tips on how to build and foster healthy relationships with your friends, family and loved ones.

7 Secrets of a Lasting Relationship

No matter how long you've been together, there are some simple, fundamental rules of the road. Putting them into practice isn't always easy, but it is critical. Learn how to handle conflict, and the good stuff—fun, sex, trust, affection—will be better than ever.

The 20+ Best Foods to Boost Your Sex Life

Need a bit of a boost in the bedroom? Whether they're backed by scientific evidence, or centuries of lore and...


Silent Signs Your Relationship is About to End

Ever wonder if you and your partner are built to last? Here are eight often-overlooked signs your relationship is on...


How to Be a Better Lover in 6 Easy Steps

Has sex become a tired routine? Try these simple suggestions to put the heat back into your bedroom encounters.


The Scientific Reason Why Couples Get Back Together After a Breakup

Nearly half of all separated couples give it another go. Science has an explanation—and with the right mindset, reuniting may...

What My Daughter Taught Me When She Came Out As Trans

"When my child told me she was trans, I remember the fear: for her safety, for how the world might...


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Forget “Opposites Attract”—It Turns Out Most Couples Have These Five Traits in Common

New research challenges the age-old notion that differences are the spice of romantic life.

How to Make New Friends as an Adult

It starts with courage and vulnerability.


This is the Worst Time of Day to Have Sex

Uh oh—it also happens to be the most popular time.


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The Truth About Sex After 50

How many of these misconceptions do you still hold?


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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Mother’s Day in Canada

Mother's Day in Canada is right around the corner—Sunday, May 14, to be precise. Here's some fascinating trivia to mark...

Men Don’t Make Friends as Easily as Women Do—And the Pandemic Only Made Things Worse

Simply put, men are in a friend recession. The resulting isolation can have a massive impact on mental health.


Never Say This to a Caregiver

Despite our best intentions, the things we say to friends or family members who have assumed a caregiving role can...


How to Help Someone Who’s Struggling With Depression

One in four Canadians will experience depression at some point in their life, but many of us don't know what...


Life Lessons I Learned From My Daughter

My daughter’s cancer diagnosis was devastating, but it was also the start of a journey that was a privilege to...


Life Lessons My Mom Taught Me

In honour of Mother’s Day, we asked readers to share what they've learned from one of life’s most influential teachers.

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What Different Flowers Mean on Mother’s Day

Giving the gift of flowers on Mother's Day? Instead of purchasing the usual planter pot or prearranged bouquet from your...


My Late Mother’s Fur Coat is Horrifying—But I Can’t Bring Myself to Throw It Out

As I opened a garbage bag and got ready to stuff it inside, I noticed something...


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Living Through Loss: Strategies for Coping With the Death of a Loved One

The feelings of loss that follow the death of a loved one can at times seem unbearable. Although there's no...


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The Funniest Wedding Jokes of All Time

Whether you're the best man, maid of honour, or master of ceremonies, it never hurts to kick off your wedding...


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How to Set—and Maintain—Healthy Boundaries in a Relationship

Everyone can benefit from setting boundaries. Here are some tips on how to draw the line—and stay inside it.


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How to Spring Clean Your Relationship

Not all couples fight: some seethe in silence until they combust, while others simply let themselves drift apart. This three-step...


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My Funny Valentine: Hilarious Valentine’s Day Stories That Are Guaranteed to Make You Grin

Want to make your sweetheart smile? Check out the funniest Valentine's Day stories in Reader's Digest history.


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This Marriage Advice From the 1950s Still Applies Today

They may be from a bygone era, but these tips about loyalty, generosity and love have proven to be timeless.


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How to Care for Aging Parents: Strategies for the Sandwich Generation

Juggling work, kids, and the well-being of their own parents, those in the Sandwich Generation certainly don’t have it easy....

What My Mother-in-Law’s Dementia Diagnosis Taught Me About Caregiving

We weren’t prepared for my mother-in-law’s dementia—or the care that she truly needed.


How to Rebuild Trust in a Relationship

If you’re struggling to move on from a betrayal, this eight-step plan might help.


The Real Reason Marriage is on the Decline Across Canada

We asked Lisa Strohschein, University of Alberta sociology professor and editor-in-chief of the journal Canadian Studies in Population, for her...


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The Best Things to Do on Christmas Day

Inspired ways to make the most of the holiday.


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How to Keep the Peace at Family Dinner This Holiday

Don’t see eye to eye with family members on a hot-button issue? Relationship and wellness expert Deepak Kashyap shares tips...


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Etiquette Rules We Should Never Have Abandoned

Good manners evolve, but they never go out of style. If you're skipping these social niceties, your manners may need...