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My bestie's girlfriend flirts with everyone, is that a red flag?

My male bestie’s going out with the most stunning girl and naturally I’m happy for him. But I’ve noticed she flirts with anyone, and she means it! Should I be worried for my friend?
By Chris Hart Sep. 8, 2026
So you have to develop really good dating skills in order to separate the sheep from the goats, and to be sure that a potential partner has values that match yours
By Chris Hart Sep. 1, 2026
Just say something like ‘Maybe we could have coffee sometime? Here’s my number.’ Then he knows you’re interested, but still has to take the initiative before he gets any further
By Chris Hart Aug. 18, 2026
Somehow I always feel under pressure to be talking to my husband. I’m happy to do that, up to a point, but I also need time to myself. Just to be me. Is that really so wrong?
By Chris Hart Aug. 5, 2026
When people look directly into each other’s eyes, they can read not only what is being said verbally but also the emotions behind the words
By Anjellah Owino Aug. 4, 2026
I’m in my late thirties and I recently met a super guy. But he’s in his 50s, and I can feel my friends pitying me. Maybe I’m being oversensitive, but does that age difference really matter?
By Chris Hart Jul. 29, 2026
Playfulness shows emotional flexibility, creativity and resilience, while helping couples build stronger emotional bonds and go through life’s challenges together
By Anjellah Owino Jul. 22, 2026
It's a less confrontational approach than an outright break-up. But it can be just as, if not more, confusing and painful for the person on the receiving end
By Anjellah Owino Jul. 21, 2026
My husband can be so annoying! He leaves his stuff all over the house and goes completely AWOL whenever I want something done. How can I get him to be a little less annoying?
By Chris Hart Jul. 21, 2026
Love may bring two people together, but staying together often depends on qualities that receive far less attention during courtship
By Kenyatta Otieno Jul. 17, 2026
People can be deeply attached to someone they never officially dated, due to attachment patterns formed early in life
By Anjellah Owino Jul. 15, 2026
I’ve had some truly romantic and intense relationships that I really expected to last. But they didn’t! What’s going wrong? How could something that felt so special fail?
By Chris Hart Jul. 11, 2026