A large body of research suggests that individuals in long-term committed romantic relationships are happier than those who are not. However, critics of this work, such as fellow Psychology Today ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Turns out if you want to play ball, you've got to know your Aristotle too. Here ...

We have all heard about building trust with a romantic partner. But what if that expression is more literal than we usually think? What if the right behaviors, thoughts, and experiences truly do stack ...

I found myself doom-scrolling through Instagram at 11pm (as you do), when I stumbled across an interview with Life Coach Jay Shetty on the Its Me Tinx podcast about the "three types of love" ...

Relationships are an integral part of human life, but they are not all the same. With changing times and evolving lifestyles, the idea of “one single kind of relationship” no longer exists. Today, ...

When speaking with women about their past dating experiences, especially those who are now in happy relationships or marriages, they tend to share the same kinds of stories. Whether it's dealing with ...