Relationships

Male friendships

As men age, it's important to seek out new friendships

Flip holiday rituals into a motivator for healthy behavior

Healthy holiday dinner

Two guys, one weekend and the power of social relationships

Children's Health

Adolescent relationship abuse: it's more common than you think

Spike Lee and MeToo founder debate his portrayal of women

Spike Lee and Tarana Burke at the BlackStar Film Festival

Why do so many couples wear matching T-shirts at Disney World?

Matching T-shirts

Look for these warning signs of an abusive relationship

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Child abuse is 40 times more likely when single parents find new partners

Here's the latest on the '50 Shades of Maple Glen' house

Vince Marie and Priscilla Costa

How your genes could affect the quality of your marriage

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Top bakers to compete in Let Them Eat Cake, benefitting children's charity

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Valentine's Day

Destroy your ex and get a free drink at the Bourse this Valentine's Day

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Former Philly musician creates 'The F'ing Truth,' a board game that gets people to talk about sex

carsie blanton f'ing truth game

A new study discovered a really romantic method of overcoming stress

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Sixers’ Ben Simmons, Kendall Jenner reportedly spotted together in Philly

Sixers Joel Embiid reportedly dating Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Anne de Paula

Sixers' Ben Simmons is reportedly done with Kendall Jenner

First-year teachers get schooled on Philly slang in new student-authored handbook

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The start of high school doesn't have to be stressful

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Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson kept relationship secret from 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' cast mates

It's Always Sunny

Ask Hickey: I'm sick and tired of shoobies overrunning the local shore bar

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A Father's Day reminder: Your kids aren't really growing up quickly

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Fathers forgotten when it comes to services to help them be good parents, new study finds

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Introducing Dig, a new dog-friendly dating app

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8 things people don’t share on Instagram

Instagram

Living apart together: a new option for older adults

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Learn these do's and don'ts for dating at any age

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'You disgust me' – examining the impact of verbal abuse on children

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The swank Inner Circle dating app is now available in Philly

Dating

Now, we want to hear about your GOOD neighbors

Bad neighbors: They live in the burbs, too!

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Bad neighbors: The adult potty-training files

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Bad neighbors: Millennials are, like, the worst

Bad Neighbors

Waking up in a panic? Embrace your anxiety and take this advice

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Bad neighbors: The smoking files

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Illegal butcher shops? Lying, racist lunatics? Here's your 'bad-neighbor' stories

Goats in Philly

Codependency decoded: how to remedy a lack of self-worth

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Monogamy. Polyamory. Open relationships: Redefining love on our terms

Kristine Rose

We want to hear your stories about bad neighbors

Bad Neighbors

Relationships & money: 6 helpful hints to get the chat started

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Dating for the first time as a single parent: Five helpful do’s and don’ts

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