College is supposed to be a time of freedom and experimentation. It’s supposed to be a time to “find yourself” — an endeavor many argue requires ending your high school romance. Everyone tells you to ...

Hearing the words "let’s take a break" come out of your partner’s mouth can be downright frightening. Like, what does it even mean to take a break anyway? Does this mean you’re free to date other ...

A bad breakup a month before my planned wedding in my early 20s left me afraid of commitment. My now-husband and I lived on opposite sides of the Atlantic for five years while we dated. The physical ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Long-distance is challenging for most couples, but creating ...

"When a situation is complicated, having distance to get clarity is important." One way to get that distance is a break, even if it might make you uncomfortable at first to be away from your S.O. Meet ...