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Ain’t love grand? It’s fulfilling, exciting and, as it turns out, good for you, too. We spoke to experts and found out that romance can bring you more than just giddiness—it can also positively affect your health and well-being. So whether you’ve been married for years or are single and looking, the following evidence will...

Each day we have tons of inquiries — for our co-workers, our friends, our families. But do we ever ask ourselves any questions? If we don’t, we may be framing our own mindsets through someone else’s lens. Below are seven questions that will not only help you take a positive perspective on your day, but...

With the popular summer wedding months right around the corner, most couples are deep into the planning process. But when it comes to invitation and RSVP etiquette, it’s often times confusing for the happy couple and their guests. What is the proper protocol? Here are some helpful tips: For guests who don’t RSVP and show...

In recent weeks, I’ve received emails from a number of readers asking me for advice about their lives. Since I write mostly about my own life, and don’t claim to be a therapist, I felt both surprised and flattered. But one particular letter I received really grabbed me. The woman who wrote to me is...

Sometimes you meet older couples who’ve been married for what seems like forever, and you marvel at their accomplishment. Thirty years? Incredible. It might seem like having a successful partnership is a mammoth undertaking, but when you look closely, even the longest, happiest relationship is just made up of a series of little things. Every relationship has a...

Earlier this month I wrote about how to handle multiple desires – for career success and relationships, for independence and someone to count on. But how do you start to work on relationships when you’ve been busy avoiding them? The first step is to invest in relationships you already have. With friends, mentors, and family members who...

I miss being married sometimes. Not to my ex, mind you – that ship sailed and sunk a long time ago, but I just miss the married life in general. I miss having an intact family unit. I miss being part of a “we.” I could give you dozens of reasons why that is, but...

They met as teenagers and went to prom together. But Daisie and Bill Beadnell say they never would have imagined they’d be celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary; they say the years have flown by. “It only seems like 25 at the most,” Bill told their local newspaper, The Daily Gazette, which originally reported of the couple’s...

If couples were paying any attention during the past few decades, they should be able to recite the one critical ingredient for a healthy relationship — communication. But the latest study shows that other skills may be almost as important for keeping couples happy. While expressing your needs and feelings in a positive way to...

Relationships that work are the ones that are worked on. If you are wondering where to begin, here are some areas that can always use a little TLC. Communication. Being able to share the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of your life, without feeling judged or devalued, is what good communication is all about. Neither you nor...