The post is developed in partnership with BetterHelp. Sometimes, it hits you out of nowhere — that familiar sting of regret. Maybe it’s a memory of sharp words you wish you could take back, a missed opportunity that still echoes “what if,” or the lingering weight of a decision you

Presented by BetterHelp. Ever feel like you slam the door shut on love, even when your heart craves it? Like the sting of old wounds makes trusting anyone a terrifying leap of faith? Many of us carry these scars, those whispers of “not again” that hold us back from truly

This post was developed via a partnership with BetterHelp. Have you ever felt that spark with someone — an instant connection where everything clicks? It may be exciting, but these feelings don’t always have to be romantic. Sometimes, the most profound love stories aren’t about grand gestures and stolen kisses.

Remember the playground days? Friendships sprouted like wildflowers — all it took was digging in the same sandbox or bonding over a tragically squished PB&J. But adult friendships? They require a bit more gardening. See, our adult lives are bursting at the seams: work deadlines, kid’s soccer practice, that pile