relationship dos and don’ts

Dating

Open relationships: Couples who've found success

Open relationships may not work for everyone, but they do for some — as long as you know exactly what to expect going in. We talk...

Single Girls' Guide

The dos and don'ts of wearing your heart on your sleeve

We don't always practice what we preach, but ladies across America know a thing or two about wearing their hearts on their sleeves....

Single Girls' Guide

A guide to letting your guard down

Everyone wants to avoid unnecessary heartache, but sometimes the only way to find a great love is to dive on in.

Marriage

The secret to a happy relationship: Be selfish

The first time I met my client Sylvia, she told me, “I am getting out of this marriage. Things are so bad. And he won’t even come to...

Dating

Moving in with him: How not to lose your sh*t over the small stuff

Moving in with your man definitely has its perks (think a snuggle buddy anytime you want!), but be warned: It’s not all cuddles,...

Marriage

5 Minutes to a better marriage

Great marriages take a lot of TLC. But few of us have time to read long self-help books, fill out workbooks and complete complex...

Marriage

What's more important: Your children or your marriage?

Motherhood. With all of its joys and successes come endless responsibilities, chaotic schedules and a generally hectic atmosphere....

Sex After Kids

Make your relationship easier

It’s time to take the stress out of making your relationship work. We all know being one half of a committed couple takes work, but...

Marriage & Relationships

Stop micromanaging your relationship

The desire to be in control -- or at least feel like it -- is common. Life is crazy and prone to surprises, so a desire to keep a...

Marriage & Relationships

When your partner is unhappy

Relationships are great when both parties are happy, healthy and minimally stressed. When one person ends up in a rut or has to deal...

Dating

How to build trust in your relationship

Trust is the cornerstone of any working, healthy relationship. Without trust, you don’t have a solid foundation and your...

Marriage & Relationships

3 Ways to compromise

One of the best ways to keep your relationship on track and out of trouble is to compromise. If you’re willing to cooperate and work...

Dating

4 Things never to say to your partner

We say a lot of regrettable things in the heat of an argument or when we’re feeling frustrated, but certain things are much more...

Couple Time & Romance

How to find a good work-love balance

When the two of you are busy and overworked, entire days (or even weeks) can seem to go by without so much as a cursory glance or...

Dating

How to grow as a couple

Once you’ve been dating for a while (a year or more), the need to do everything together starts to fade. The focus shifts slowly...

Couple Time & Romance

The best things you can do for your relationship

Making a relationship work takes effort. Check out our list of tried-and-true strategies to improve how you and your partner...

Couple Time & Romance

Plan a surprise date night for your man

If you’re looking for a way to show your guy some extra affection (for an anniversary, birthday or just because he’s awesome), why...

Marriage

5 Sex tips for married couples

With a little effort and planning, you can bring the energy and passion back to your marriage, says Dr. Dorree Lynn, sex and...

Mom & Dad

Don't let menopause cause a divorce!

Women often find themselves divorced at the same time they're going through perimenopause and menopause. Why? Well, while there is...

Marriage

Small gestures that can improve your marriage

It’s easy to forget about little niceties when you’re stressed out and overwhelmed with everyday life. But if you forget about the...

Marriage

How to communicate better with your partner

Communicating with your spouse isn’t always easy; things get lost in translation or fights break out. Here, Sharon Rivkin, MA, MFT...