7 Secrets of a Lasting Relationship
No matter how long you've been together, there are some simple, fundamental rules of the road. Putting them into practice isn't always easy, but it is critical. Learn how to handle conflict, and the good stuff—fun, sex, trust, affection—will be better than ever.
The 20+ Best Foods to Boost Your Sex Life
Need a bit of a boost in the bedroom? Whether they're backed by scientific evidence, or centuries of lore and...
Silent Signs Your Relationship is About to End
Ever wonder if you and your partner are built to last? Here are eight often-overlooked signs your relationship is on...
How to Be a Better Lover in 6 Easy Steps
Has sex become a tired routine? Try these simple suggestions to put the heat back into your bedroom encounters.
The Scientific Reason Why Couples Get Back Together After a Breakup
Nearly half of all separated couples give it another go. Science has an explanation—and with the right mindset, reuniting may...
What My Daughter Taught Me When She Came Out As Trans
"When my child told me she was trans, I remember the fear: for her safety, for how the world might...
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Mother’s Day in Canada
Mother's Day in Canada is right around the corner—Sunday, May 14, to be precise. Here's some fascinating trivia to mark...
Men Don’t Make Friends as Easily as Women Do—And the Pandemic Only Made Things Worse
Simply put, men are in a friend recession. The resulting isolation can have a massive impact on mental health.
Never Say This to a Caregiver
Despite our best intentions, the things we say to friends or family members who have assumed a caregiving role can...
How to Help Someone Who’s Struggling With Depression
One in four Canadians will experience depression at some point in their life, but many of us don't know what...
Life Lessons I Learned From My Daughter
My daughter’s cancer diagnosis was devastating, but it was also the start of a journey that was a privilege to...
Life Lessons My Mom Taught Me
In honour of Mother’s Day, we asked readers to share what they've learned from one of life’s most influential teachers.
What Different Flowers Mean on Mother’s Day
Giving the gift of flowers on Mother's Day? Instead of purchasing the usual planter pot or prearranged bouquet from your...
My Late Mother’s Fur Coat is Horrifying—But I Can’t Bring Myself to Throw It Out
As I opened a garbage bag and got ready to stuff it inside, I noticed something...
Living Through Loss: Strategies for Coping With the Death of a Loved One
The feelings of loss that follow the death of a loved one can at times seem unbearable. Although there's no...
The Funniest Wedding Jokes of All Time
Whether you're the best man, maid of honour, or master of ceremonies, it never hurts to kick off your wedding...
How to Set—and Maintain—Healthy Boundaries in a Relationship
Everyone can benefit from setting boundaries. Here are some tips on how to draw the line—and stay inside it.
How to Spring Clean Your Relationship
Not all couples fight: some seethe in silence until they combust, while others simply let themselves drift apart. This three-step...
My Funny Valentine: Hilarious Valentine’s Day Stories That Are Guaranteed to Make You Grin
Want to make your sweetheart smile? Check out the funniest Valentine's Day stories in Reader's Digest history.
This Marriage Advice From the 1950s Still Applies Today
They may be from a bygone era, but these tips about loyalty, generosity and love have proven to be timeless.
How to Care for Aging Parents: Strategies for the Sandwich Generation
Juggling work, kids, and the well-being of their own parents, those in the Sandwich Generation certainly don’t have it easy....
What My Mother-in-Law’s Dementia Diagnosis Taught Me About Caregiving
We weren’t prepared for my mother-in-law’s dementia—or the care that she truly needed.
How to Rebuild Trust in a Relationship
If you’re struggling to move on from a betrayal, this eight-step plan might help.
The Real Reason Marriage is on the Decline Across Canada
We asked Lisa Strohschein, University of Alberta sociology professor and editor-in-chief of the journal Canadian Studies in Population, for her...
The Best Things to Do on Christmas Day
Inspired ways to make the most of the holiday.
How to Keep the Peace at Family Dinner This Holiday
Don’t see eye to eye with family members on a hot-button issue? Relationship and wellness expert Deepak Kashyap shares tips...
Etiquette Rules We Should Never Have Abandoned
Good manners evolve, but they never go out of style. If you're skipping these social niceties, your manners may need...
Why We Love Dishing Dirt (And How to Curb the Habit)
Even experts acknowledge not all gossip is bad. Here’s how to quash the mean-spirited kind.
Never Say This at a Funeral
Struggling to find the right words to convey sympathy at a funeral? Even the most well-intentioned comments can come across...
How I Learned to Keep Feeling Sexy After 60
Desire doesn’t have an expiry date.
How to Spot Bad Advice
Even loved ones with the best intentions can dish out advice that leaves us feeling exasperated, misunderstood and confused.
