Love gets all the credit. But new research suggests what actually holds couples together is something quieter, and far more ...

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Many couples do all the right things to improve their relationships, but often reach an emotional plateau. Here are the 5 ...

Some folks refer to ENM relationships as consensual, disclosed, or open non-monogamy because they are distinguished by ongoing communication and consideration. The term “monogamy” usually refers to a ...

What does it actually mean to be a successful relationship? It's not enough to simply be with the same partner for decades, experts say. To really be considered successful, you need to practice a few ...

The emotional distance couples experience in relationships often traces back to psychological defenses formed in infancy.

This fall, my husband Brian and I found ourselves at loose ends. Two children had launched to college and beyond, and the third landed a restaurant job that kept her working most evenings. Suddenly, ...

Small everyday actions often shape the strongest relationships. Experts in wellness and emotional health say couples who ...

The lull in a long-term relationship can present itself in a myriad of ways. Sometimes losing the spark looks like scrolling at the dinner table instead of engaging with one another. Other times it ...

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Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. We explore a 7-day love challenge developed by renowned psychologists Julie and John Gottman. Based on decades of their research, this week-long ...

If you are in (or even want to be in) a long-term relationship, I think it’s probably safe to assume you’d ideally like it to be a happy one. But as anyone who has ever been in a relationship knows, ...