Tag Archives | Relationships

When Should You Make Sacrifices in a Relationship?

A pile of dirty dishes looms in the kitchen. It’s your spouse’s night to wash, but you know he or she has had a long day so you grab a sponge and step up to [...]

April 30, 2013
Just talk it out

With optimal conversations, young couples thrive

The happiest young couples may be involved in a different kind of engagement. Young adults who easily engage in rewarding conversations with their partners are less likely to hold onto anger and stress and more [...]

February 9, 2012
Online dating surpasses all other forms of matchmaking in U.S.

Online dating surpasses all other forms of matchmaking in U.S.

Online dating has not only shed its stigma, it has surpassed all forms of matchmaking in the United States other than meeting through friends, according to a new analysis of research on the burgeoning relationship [...]

February 6, 2012

Cohabitating couples happier, have better self-esteem than married counterparts

A new study, published in the Journal of Marriage and Family reveals that married couples experience few advantages for psychological well-being, health, or social ties compared to unmarried couples who live together. While both marriage [...]

January 18, 2012