Love & Relationships

All successful relationships are built on the same premise: The Sound Relationship House theory by Drs. John and Julie Gottman.

Broken Up But Not Forgotten

Justin Garcia, PhD

An excerpt from The Intimate Animal by Kinsey Institute Director Dr. Justin Garcia illuminating the mysteries of how we date, mate and navigate our love lives.

The 6 Things That Predict Divorce

John Gottman

The first step to improving your marriage is understanding why relationships fail.

The Little Things That Keep Love Strong

The Gottman Institute

Learn how small, meaningful rituals of connection help couples build trust, stay close, and keep love strong over time .

Communication Reset

The Gottman Institute

Reset your communication and strengthen connection with practical, research-based steps for building a healthier, more resilient relationship.

Are You Protecting Your Peace or Just Avoiding Hard Situations?

Alex Spangler

Protecting your peace is more than just a trendy phrase, it’s a meaningful approach to self-care. Here’s what it really means and how to practice it in healthy, grounded ways.

How to Have a New Year’s Relationship Check-in

Center for Relationship Wellness

Make your relationship your New Year's resolution and reap the benefits of a happy, healthy, and meaningful year!

Love, Loss, and Holidays: Staying Connected When Hearts are Broken

Caroline Resari

Understand why grief hits harder during the holidays and how to connect with loved one when you are in pain.

Ditch the Holiday Stress and Reconnect

Kendra Han

Leave the holiday stress behind and use the time to reconnect as a couple developing your own meaningful rituals.

Can a Relationship Survive an Affair?

Mac Stanley Cazeau

When your partner has an affair, it can feel like the end of the world. Is it possible to heal from the trauma of infidelity?

The Perpetual Problem of Mismatched Sex Drives

Jordan Rullo

Learn how to maintain connection and intimacy even when you and your partner have different sex drives.

Sex After 50: What the Research Says

John Gottman

There are benefits to staying sexually active as you age. Learn the barriers to sex after 50 and strategies to improve your connection.

Partnership Over Power: Why Accepting Influence Is So Important

Alex Spangler

Accepting influence means taking your partner into consideration when you make decisions. It is a defining feature of happy couples.

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