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  1. Pregnancy and sperm count
    By Ashtyn Evans on Apr 16, 2008
    Are you worried about how sperm count affects getting pregnant? Well, you are not alone! Here is your answer.
  2. 10 ways parents can strengthen their relationship
    On Mar 20, 2008
    Many adults search for the recipe to build a lasting and loving relationship. Upon becoming parents, it is very easy to put your...
  3. A meditation on love
    On Jan 25, 2008
    When people talk about where they find beauty and what is beautiful to them, they reveal whom they love and how they love, and what...
  4. Together for thirty-five years: Six ways to nurture a...
    By Bob Livingstone LCSW on Jan 4, 2008
    My wife, Gail and I will soon be celebrating our thirty-fifth wedding anniversary. I am often asked, "What is the key to...
  5. Cohabiting is bad for women's health - but not men's
    On Dec 27, 2007
    Women eat more unhealthy foods and tend to put on weight when they move in with a male partner, according to a new report by the...
  6. Weigh your words
    By Larry James on Dec 12, 2007
    Don't kill your relationship with inappropriate words.
  7. The "Stonewalling" Man
    On Sep 28, 2007
    Stone walls can be useful: They keep people away and protect those inside. When men construct them in marriage, however, they only...
  8. Unhappy marriages detrimental to self-esteem and health
    On Sep 28, 2007
    Long-term, low-quality marriages have significant effects on overall well-being, according to a recent study by Penn State researchers.
  9. The key to successful relationships
    On Sep 28, 2007
    Relationships can be the most difficult and joyful part of your life. You cannot avoid them unless you never get out of bed in the...
  10. Nagging spouse? You may have an excuse for not responding
    On Sep 28, 2007
    New research findings now appearing online in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology began with a professor's desire to...
  11. The power of love -- When it comes to taste, we value...
    On Sep 28, 2007
    Whose tastes do you trust more? The person who loves the same things you love? Or the person who hates the same things you hate?...
  12. Want to improve your love life? Do the dishes!
    On Sep 28, 2007
    If you do something positive for your mate, does it matter why? The answer is yes, according to new research from University of...
  13. Relationships: Choose words that work
    On Sep 28, 2007
    Choosing the right words at the right time can mean the difference between cooperation and conflict, said Charlotte Shoup Olsen,...
  14. "Honey, I'm going out with the guys tonight"
    On Sep 28, 2007
    My wife and I went to a party at a nightclub the other night. It was mostly attended by young men and women in their twenties and...
  15. Empathy: A key relationship skill
    On Sep 28, 2007
    My husband and I communicate well enough on the surface, but I feel we are drifting apart deep down. I for one don't feel like he...
  16. Creating conscious relationships
    On Sep 28, 2007
    Do you ever recall walking into a room and immediately feeling the heavy, lingering negativity after a couple has had a fight?
  17. What is love?
    On Sep 28, 2007
    Thoughts and reflections on love.
  18. ABCs of love
    On Sep 28, 2007
    26 tips to show your partner you care.
  19. ABCs of love, Part 2
    On Sep 28, 2007
    26 tips to show your partner you care.
  20. Maturity in relationships
    On Sep 28, 2007
    Maturity in love is everything!

"Happily ever after" -- or at least most of the time -- is the goal when couples take vows. But if they've taken the time to ask the tough questions before they take the leap, they know marriage takes emotional work. We discuss everything you need to know about building and maintaining a strong marriage, covering topics like secrets to a lasting marriage, the key role of friendship, long-term passion and intimacy, the balance of power, effects on your tax situation, the spiritual side of your union, and the importance of humor and empathy. And for the inevitable downturns, we offer advice on fighting fairly, how to cope with a nagging spouse, money issues, how relationship stress affects you and your kids, knowing the right words to say at the right time and when silence is golden, forgiveness, signs of cheating, preventing infidelity and what to do when you've tried everything else. Experts like Claudia and David Arp provide marriage builders to strengthen your marriage, too!

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