Dating someone who exhibits toxic behavior can have a lasting impact on your emotional well-being. Often, the signs of a toxic girlfriend aren’t immediately apparent. Toxicity can manifest subtly, disguised as love or concern, making it challenging to identify. Recognizing these behaviors is crucial for protecting yourself and maintaining a healthy relationship. Here are ten...

In some of my past relationships, when I think back, the line between boyfriend and husband privileges became blurred. I didn’t set boundaries for myself early on. So important things I shared with my partner were taken for granted. You can’t grow without clear rules about your living arrangements and financial responsibilities. Things can easily...

Anyone who’s ever had their beloved pet pass away knows that losing a dog is one of the hardest things you can go through. Research shows that saying goodbye to your favorite furball is just as hard – if not sometimes more difficult – than the death of a human. (1) Science Says Losing a...

To be married for 25 years is an amazing achievement, even when you have no obvious obstacles holding you back in your life. Kris Scharoun-DeForge and her now-late husband Paul were married in 1993. As a Down’s Syndrome marriage, the road was not always easy for both of them. Although so many people had doubts...

Like most trends, dating trends come and go, which is good news in most cases. For example, being ghosted feels terrible and confusing. Meanwhile, catfishing does both and often leaves the other person feeling betrayed as well. Breadcrumbing is another example of a dating trend that causes internal turmoil but has become popular in recent...

Why do people raise girls with the “there is no love without pain” mentality? Love requires work and compromise, but it does not have to be painful. Love is kind, patient and beautiful. Everyone deserves to be happy when they are in love and real men never abuse their partners. It’s time we stopped justifying...

Lisa Wright had a happy childhood with kind, caring parents. The only slight difference? They were her adoptive parents. Finally, after five decades, she and her birth mom met for the first time. What’s more, she found out that she grew up watching her mom on TV. (1) Daughter And Her Birth Mom Finally Reunited...

First dates can evoke a spectrum of emotions, from eager anticipation to utter dread. To alleviate the stress and anxiety often associated with these encounters, Elite Daily sought advice from dating coach Evan Marc Katz, who offered a fresh perspective on navigating the complexities of first dates. Let Go of the Agenda One of the...

Do you and your best friend finish each other’s sentences? Could you look at each other and know what you’re thinking? There may be a scientific explanation for that. A study found that close friends share similar — or identical — brain patterns. So you’re not actually “reading each other’s minds”; your brain activity is...

As a single woman, what qualities do or did you look for in a man? Specifically, what qualities would you have searched for when choosing a partner you want to marry? We all know that being with someone based on their looks or bank account is superficial, so which attributes are the ones that really...

Giving birth is an incredibly beautiful thing, there’s no question about it. If we’re being honest, however, it is also, well, kind of off-putting – and to some, even goss. After all, the female involved is literally pushing a human being out of her body – it’s not exactly pretty. Despite that, women, rightfully, still...

In a world where marriage continues to be a common expectation for adults (2), strong, independent women might find themselves asking: Is it okay to be single? The answer, of course, is yes. Singlehood is on the rise – and has been, for some time. As of 2015, only 50% of all adults in the US were married, as opposed to 72% in...