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Seven Creative Date Ideas for Under $50 Each
Picnics, movie nights, and long walks on the beach not included.
Common Phrases You Shouldn't Actually Put on Your Dating Profile
These phrases are either too cliché, too generic, or they are red flags.
How to Disarm a Love-Bomber
If a new romantic partner is professing their love to you too quickly, you may have a "love-bomber" on your hands.
You Should Turn Video Dates Into Speed Dating
Speed dating is back, and one of the most efficient ways to wade through matches.
The Dos and Don'ts of Texting in a New Relationship
Texting can help deepen your connection—if you're careful not to overdo it.
How Traveling Solo Is Actually Good for Your Relationship
You'll actually appreciate your partner more if you venture out on your own once in a while.
How Being 'Needy' Can Actually Be Good for Your Relationship
Don't think of it as whining, think of it as telling your partner what your need to be happy in the relationship.
Maybe You Should Put Your Partner on a 'Performance Improvement Plan'
As long as both partners are on board, it can work to strengthen your relationship.
Why All Your Love is Unrequited (and What to Do About It)
Infatuation is common, but if all your relationships seem to be one-sided, here's what to do.
That ‘Compliment’ Might Actually Be Offensive
If you're too careless with your compliments, you may actually be insulting.
How to Tell If Your Cat's Teeth Are Hurting
Dental issues in cats, including abscessed teeth or tooth resorption, are more common than you may realize.
Rachel Fairbank
Rachel Fairbank
Freelance Writer
Experience
Rachel Fairbank is a freelance science writer based in Texas. When she is not writing, she can be found spending time with her family, or at her local boxing gym.
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Find a Relationship by 'Home Depot Dating'
Now that everyone dates online, we’ve forgotten that we can meet a match by going places and doing things we enjoy.
Maybe You Should Try a Relationship With an Expiration Date
An "expirationship" might better for you right now than a traditional committed relationship.
How to Handle an Emotionally Immature Parent
Concentrate on developing strong boundaries and mourning what you don't have.
Rachel Fairbank
Rachel Fairbank
Freelance Writer
Experience
Rachel Fairbank is a freelance science writer based in Texas. When she is not writing, she can be found spending time with her family, or at her local boxing gym.
Areas of Expertise
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The Pros and Cons of Having a Work Spouse
A "work spouse" can alleviate stress and make the work day fun—but not without some potential pitfalls.
Here Are the Signs You're in a 'Situationship' Instead of a Relationship
If you long for commitment over casual, you might need to reconsider your arrangement.
How to Have a Healthy Relationship When You're an Empath
When you feel all the feelings, setting boundaries and carving out regular alone time is essential.
Here's When Your Relationship Needs Separate Beds
While not common, separate beds can give you the quality sleep you need to get along.
How to Plan a Valentine’s Date If You’re Stuck in a Rut
We've got apps, games, and fresh air for you to choose from.
Daniel Oropeza
Daniel Oropeza
Shopping Editor
Experience
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Daniel is Lifehacker's Shopping Editor covering tech deals and reviewing TVs, headphones, speakers, and projectors. He earned his master’s in journalism from Columbia University and has reported for the Miami Herald. He lives in Atlanta.
How Stress-Resilient Is Your Relationship?
For some, stress means looking to your partner for support. For others, it's the opposite.
