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I’m a rape and sexual assault survivor. For almost two years, I was in an emotionally, sexually, and physically violent friendship that frequently crossed my boundaries and made me feel unsafe. It took time for me to heal from what happened and relearn that the situation wasn’t my fault. My abuser never took full accountability…

Do you believe that you can’t love someone else until you love yourself? This idea has good intentions – but are we missing something when we say it? Here’s Celia Edell with some smart insights on this saying.

What’s the big deal about tall women in heels? Let this gifted poet break it down for you. Get perspective on how the expectation for women to make themselves small falls in line with other oppressive ideas about docile femininity. Here’s to the tall women who resist the pressure to diminish themselves and rock heels in the face of the patriarchy’s insecurities.

In our patriarchal society, fathers are taught that loving their daughters looks like control, like possessively sheltering them from the world. However, Will Evans—through this potent spoken word poem—explains that his version of fatherly love is a practice of protecting his daughter’s agency and autonomy to dictate her own life and make her own choices.

These are super common – even among people who “get” polyamory in theory. If you’re new to polyamory, this can help you avoid some hurtful mistakes.

It can be hard to be the one to initiate a breakup – especially when nobody’s telling you these things. Here are some reminders that can help.

“Why would I diminish who they are to me?” These common ideas about half-siblings show that you might be influenced by “traditional family values” more than you think.

Can you relate to how this author felt in her previous relationships? If you think your partner is sexist, you’ve got to read this.

Everyone says communication is the most important part of a relationship – but what does healthy communication actually look like? If you’re stuck on this question, Celia Edell has practical tips to help.

With Valentine’s Day in the air, unrequited love can be especially painful this time of year. Whether you’re the one loving or the one being loved, Dr. Doe has some helpful tips for how to deal.

A heart-shaped bowl full of conversation candy hearts

Is it possible to celebrate love without the oppressive ideas that typically come with Valentine’s Day? Here are some fun suggestions for all of you who love love, but not heteropatriarchal capitalism.

Young person talking to their parent

Figuring how to tell your parents you’re polyamorous can be tricky, but for many polyamorous people, it’s an important step. If you’re considering this step, here are some helpful things to keep in mind.

An illustration of a heart being stabbed with a knife

There’s no getting around it – unrequited love sucks. If being unhappily in love with one of your friends is familiar to you, these ideas can help you cope.

Person looking in a mirror on the street, fixing themselves

Do you feel unsure about how to respond to a partner who talks negatively about their body? It’s tough to figure out, but you can start by finding which of these tips would be supportive for your partner.

Two people stand back to back, holding either side of a broken heart

Ever felt like someone you wanted to date was “out of your league?” Here are the thought patterns this concept traps you in – with more helpful ways to think about dating.

The institution of marriage isn’t exactly designed for folks who don’t fit the mold. But you can reclaim it – here are some fun and socially conscious ideas for creating a wedding that’s just right for you.

Person with arms crossed in frustration

We bet someone can guess the one true dating secret here! So tune out the bull – anything else you’d add to the list of advice better left unsaid?

Ahhh, movie magic romance. So daring, so swoon-worthy, so… stalkerish. The media has an interesting way of presenting love to the masses. Namely, it takes blatantly abusive behavior and manipulates the audience into thinking it’s romantic. And that can be really dangerous. Check out this comic to see examples of how those popular cinematic moments should have gone.