We know this probably isn't groundbreaking to say, but it bears repeating: Relationships are complicated. While there are definite positives, including changes to your brain while in love, dealing ...

The strongest indicator of marital bliss is being in a relationship with a partner who prioritizes the same things you do and ...

One person’s ability to do this can change the dynamic of the relationship. Julie and John Gottman wrote: “One person’s response will literally change the brain waves of the other person.” Apologize ...

Terry Real shares simple strategies for surviving fights and maintaining long-term intimacy. By Catherine Pearson In his work as a couples therapist, Terry Real sees people asking more from their ...

Relationships are the delicate dance of compromise, chemistry, and a healthy dose of chaos thrown in. But sometimes, no matter how hard you try to make it work, you find yourself on a collision course ...

Your partner lied. Or cheated. Or broke a promise they made to you. How are you supposed to rebuild trust with them after such a transgression? "Trust is not often something that can be rebuilt ...

Whether it’s old heartbreaks, unresolved conflicts, or painful memories, emotional baggage follows us into every new relationship. It’s the invisible weight we carry, often without realizing it, that ...

Finding out that the person you love is only pretending to be happy with you can be devastating. Everyone wants to live happily ever after, especially when they have poured their heart into a ...

The pursuit of happiness is one of the most fundamental American ideals, but what if the very people we cherish most—our spouses and children—are the wrong people to rely on for it? That is the harsh, ...