As humans, we're meant to live in community—"villages," if you will. Receiving emotional and logistical support, such as having a few close friends to speak with about your grief over losing a parent, ...

There are times when the decision to leave is simple. Patterns of violence, intimidation, or abuse are best met with a zero-tolerance approach. But there are other signs, often less obvious, that ...

There are signs in a relationship that you just can't ignore, and one of the most painful is when your partner stops including you in their future. They stop speaking in plurals, no longer mention ...

The end of an intimate relationship is generally a painful process in which you and/or your partner must accept that you will no longer be together. In some cases, it’s a great relief that things are ...

DEAR ABBY: I want to end a relationship. My husband and I met a couple through mutual friends about three years ago. We are 20 years older than they are and live an hour away. When the mutual friends ...

Some relationships end loudly, most end quietly. There is no dramatic fight or sudden revelation. Instead, partners gradually stop showing up for each other in small, everyday ways.

Dear Annie: I’m 28 and have been dating my boyfriend, “Marcus,” for a little over a year. He’s kind, funny, responsible—and everyone in my life seems to adore him. The problem is, I don’t think I’m in ...

Artificial intelligence is now writing “It’s not you, it’s me” texts for Gen Z. A new national survey from dating assistant Wingmate found that 41% of young adults have used AI to help end a ...

A woman attempting to end her relationship with her live-in boyfriend found herself trapped in an escalating situation that left her fearing for her safety. The original poster (OP) said things ...

“I hear you saying that this isn't what you are looking for.” Jess* looked at the message that popped up on her screen. After two days of silence, she asked her situationship for a gut check, and he’d ...

Dear Eric: I have a 10-year relationship unmarried. My girlfriend continues to communicate with her 50-year-old son. Having him determine for her what to do in the relationship. She does not want to ...

Common ways people break up with someone they're dating. They’re all saying buh-bye the same way. A recent study published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences shared strategies ...