Parenting, no doubt, is a demanding job. While parenting can bring people great joy and meaning, it … [Read more...] about Does Parenting Make People Happy or Miserable?
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Stronger Relationships Make For A Stronger You
One thing that relationship research has taught us is that good relationships are good for us. Many … [Read more...] about Stronger Relationships Make For A Stronger You
Sharing A Room Before Sharing Vows? What You Should Know Before Cohabiting
Last August, exactly two years after my partner and I met, we got engaged. But unlike most … [Read more...] about Sharing A Room Before Sharing Vows? What You Should Know Before Cohabiting
Sick Of Being Single But Not Ready For A Relationship – Can You Relate To This Guy?
Millions of guys are single right now. Okay, I don't know the exact number - nobody could, … [Read more...] about Sick Of Being Single But Not Ready For A Relationship – Can You Relate To This Guy?
Everybody Else is Cheating, Right? Not Necessarily
Most people believe that infidelity is a very bad thing,1 yet a majority of people admit they have … [Read more...] about Everybody Else is Cheating, Right? Not Necessarily
When What’s Good for Me, Isn’t Good for Us
Often, we find ourselves doggedly pursuing a personal goal like career advancement or a fitness … [Read more...] about When What’s Good for Me, Isn’t Good for Us
Stress and Resolving Disagreements Immediately: Relationship Matters Podcast 42
In this first installment of the Winter/Spring 2015 season of SAGE's “Relationship Matters” podcast, … [Read more...] about Stress and Resolving Disagreements Immediately: Relationship Matters Podcast 42
Is This the Best Way to Deal with Your Partner’s Faults?
Committing your life to another person is a big step. How can you feel comfortable taking that risk, … [Read more...] about Is This the Best Way to Deal with Your Partner’s Faults?
Is Your Holiday Happiness Influenced By Social Media?
The holidays are a time of great happiness, joy and cheer…or so we are told. As a matter of fact, if … [Read more...] about Is Your Holiday Happiness Influenced By Social Media?
“Are You Listening?!” Cold-Shouldering a Partner’s Successes Leaves Relationships On Ice
When something great happens in our personal lives, it’s exciting to share the event with people … [Read more...] about “Are You Listening?!” Cold-Shouldering a Partner’s Successes Leaves Relationships On Ice
The Truth Behind Online Dating: What Motivates Users and Companies
Read Part 1 of this series here: The Truth Behind Online Dating: What Is and Isn’t Real People … [Read more...] about The Truth Behind Online Dating: What Motivates Users and Companies
Breaking-Up Bad: Break-Ups, Crime, Drug Use, and Drinking
Break-ups are difficult and can lead a person to engage in a variety of negative behaviors designed … [Read more...] about Breaking-Up Bad: Break-Ups, Crime, Drug Use, and Drinking
Outside Looking In: Taking A Different View of Your Relationship
image source: startribune.comIt can be hard for partners to view their disagreements impartially. In … [Read more...] about Outside Looking In: Taking A Different View of Your Relationship
For Better or for Worse: Attachment and Relationships Over the Long Haul
Quick—think of someone you know who’s in a relationship (or has been in the past). This person can … [Read more...] about For Better or for Worse: Attachment and Relationships Over the Long Haul
Take Your Relationship to the Movies
Could something as simple as watching movies help your relationship? One-hundred-seventy-four … [Read more...] about Take Your Relationship to the Movies
Staying Friends After a Breakup: Commitment Matters
Being in a committed romantic relationship involves feelings of intimacy and attachment between … [Read more...] about Staying Friends After a Breakup: Commitment Matters
Is Your Girlfriend Leaving On A Trip? Make Her Feel Special And Grow Closer
I haven't been writing for a while. I just got back from a trip across the country … [Read more...] about Is Your Girlfriend Leaving On A Trip? Make Her Feel Special And Grow Closer
What Does It Matter? Why Depression Is So Important In Troubled Relationships
Few people would be surprised to hear that couples in troubled relationships can also be depressed … [Read more...] about What Does It Matter? Why Depression Is So Important In Troubled Relationships
What Kind of Sexual Personality Do You Have?
Are you a sexual person? (This is not a trick question.) Let me ask it a different way: What kind of … [Read more...] about What Kind of Sexual Personality Do You Have?
Is There Hope for the Insecurely Attached?
I can recall the specific day that sparked my endless pursuit to understand attachment and … [Read more...] about Is There Hope for the Insecurely Attached?
