While money can make life more comfortable, it rarely creates the kind of emotional connection that makes a relationship ...

Can love thrive—or even just survive—geographical separation? It’s not uncommon for couples to be challenged by long distance. College students deal with this problem all the time (nearly 50 percent ...

Drs. John and Julie Gottman don’t overrely on lofty metaphors or romantic platitudes when they discuss exactly what it means to make a relationship work. They talk about houses. As they explain in the ...

Strong couples start each day by looking at one another and being continually amazed at their good fortune. I give thanks ...

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