Every relationship has its share of ups and downs. When disagreements or misunderstandings cause you to become hurt or angry, the intimacy you share with your partner may suffer. Physical intimacy often takes a hit when you fight with your significant other, especially if you tend to think about sex (or the withholding of sex) …

Squabbles happen. And while the size and proportion of the argument can vary (from “he left the dishes in the sink for the last time!” to “wait, you said what to your mother?”), there is a consistent set of rules that still apply if you want to fight fair. TIMING IS EVERYTHING That recurring fight …

Whoa, you and your partner have been together how long? Remember, relationships are a work in progress (yep, even on the days you feel super smitten), which is why it never hurts to make tiny tweaks to maximize your couple joy. Here, nine low-effort things to try right now. THANK YOUR PARTNER FOR ONE THING …

Ask yourself the following questions before putting all of your trust in a new relationship. Trust is one of the most valuable emotions we have. While you don’t want to be completely guarded all the time, placing your trust in someone too soon makes it easy to get hurt. For some people, though, it’s biologically …

So, your sex drive just took a serious nosedive—or maybe a small catnap. No need to worry! While your low libido could come from a variety of sources, the explanation might be as simple as how long you’ve been shacking up, new research says. A recent study published in BMJ Open analyzed a two-year survey …