relationships

Not quite friends with benefits, not quite a committed relationship. Experts explain what it means to be in a “situationship” and when it’s time to get out of one.

“Vanderpump Rules” star Raquel Leviss is sharing a public apology amid allegations of an affair with co-star Tom Sandoval: “There is no excuse, I am not a victim and I must own my actions.”

“I put my husband’s wants ahead of my own and this has done nothing but benefit myself and my marriage.”

Follow these five steps to say sorry to someone you’ve hurt (and actually mean it).

America’s relationship expert, Dr. Wendy Walsh shares dating advice with California Live’s Jessica Vilchis, including how to strengthen or leave your “situationship!”

Research from the Gottman Institute reveals four common communication pitfalls that often mean the couple is headed for divorce.

Will crimson tips help you attract a partner? Psychologists and color experts say it’s possible.

Whether you’re single and loving it, or looking for love in all the wrong places, Valentine’s Day can be tricky. California Live’s Danielle Nottingham talks to author and dating expert Monique Kelley for some words of wisdom.

People consistently underestimate how much their friends want to hear from them, a new study found. Here’s how to ask your friend for more communication.

Despite being published more than a decade ago, the book “Attached” is still wildly popular. Here’s how to read and get the most out of it.

If you have trouble setting boundaries in your life, there are ways to talk to yourself and others that might make it easier.

In Eric Barkers new book “Plays Well with Others” he explores how friendship affects happiness. A strong friendship can improve your marriage, job and health.

Her husband died a week after she found out she was pregnant.

After years of online dating, particularly during the pandemic, single people are burned out from the continued swiping.

Unhappy with what’s going on in Washington? Blame someone. Unhappy at work? Blame someone. Angry at your partner or kids? Blame someone. And now, thanks to social media, you can blame and shame them publicly. There’s so much blaming going on, you have to wonder if anyone takes responsibility for anything anymore. Has it always been like this? And...

The blame game is America’s unofficial national pastime. From our personal lives to our national policies, many of us are quick to point fingers at others for the sources of our problems. But what’s the cost of the endless blame cycle?

An emotional intelligence researcher explains the importance of knowing how to manage the relationships in your life — and why success is all about being “people smart.”

Want to boost your kids’ confidence and social intelligence? A child psychologist says providing reassurance and validation can make a world of difference. Here’s how parents can do that.

Want to improve your reputation and make people think more highly of you? Speech and communication experts share the common mistakes — including words and phrases — that the most likable people always avoid.

It’s not just The Tinder Swindler. $547 million was lost to romance scams in 2021, up 80% from the prior year. Unfortunately, dating apps can’t guarantee that the person you’re messaging has your best interests in mind. So we talked to sex and relationships researcher Justin Lehmiller for tips on protecting yourself from scams when you’re looking for love.