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Money is often a sensitive topic, especially when it comes to the people closest to us . Whether it’s a friend asking for a loan or a relative expecting financial support, saying “no” can feel like a betrayal. But setting clear financial boundaries is essential for protecting your finances, your mental health, and even your relationships. Here’s how—and why—you need to establish those limits. Why Financial Boundaries Matter Without boundaries, you risk draining your savings, damaging your credit , and fostering resentment. Helping someone once can quickly turn into repeated requests, especially if others know you’re “the responsible one.” Clear…

When assistant professor of communication Amanda Cooper was in graduate school, her grandparents began to decline. She watched her large family, comprising of her father, his nine siblings, and 50 of her first cousins rally around her grandparents. Because their home was in the Idaho woods, near Yellowstone National Park, their distance from the hospital meant they needed round-the-clock care. “It’s like a crazy storm hits your family,” she says. “Everyone is moving, and there’s all these pieces, and relationships are changing.” Cooper witnessed her family members disagreeing on how to handle tough conversations. After her grandmother’s death, her grandfather…

In an era where traditional relationship structures are evolving, discussing open relationships and monogamy is no longer taboo. In fact, more and more people are questioning the conventional model of exclusive romantic love and daring to explore new ways of connecting emotionally and sexually. Open relationships, understood as agreements between people who decide to maintain a primary romantic relationship while having the possibility to engage with others, are gaining ground, especially among young adults who prioritize honesty, autonomy, and the desire to experience without breaking stable bonds. In contrast, traditional monogamy, based on emotional and sexual exclusivity with one partner,…

“Three incomes.” That’s the way Scott Legault, 58, convinces his co-workers to see the benefit of polyamory, even if they can’t quite get their heads around the romantic aspect. For too many in polycules those lovely tangled webs of lovers, friends, and chosen family sharehousing and peer support aren’t some idealized fantasy about love, but a pragmatic revolution in the way we live, love, and pay the bills. Let’s be real Money talk is tough in any relationship. But when you’re juggling multiple partners, co-parents, or even entrepreneurial ventures, the stakes (and spreadsheets) get higher. Still, polycules across the globe…

Why Good Men Stay in Unhappy Relationships — And What They’re Not Saying Out Loud When we talk about toxic relationships or emotional dissatisfaction in love, the focus often shifts toward women’s experiences. But many good men—emotionally aware, loyal, and responsible—quietly stay in romantic partnerships that make them feel drained, invisible, or misunderstood. They don’t always leave. They don’t always complain. Instead, they endure. But why? Below, we explore the seven most common—and deeply human—reasons why good men stay in relationships that no longer bring them happiness. 1. The Weight of Responsibility Good men often define themselves by their sense…