We all know that one couple with the classic on-again-off-again relationship. Sometimes you just want to send them a guide to a smarter breakup. But maybe those wishy-washy romantics are onto something: Approximately 50 percent of couples get back together again after breaking up, and a new study suggests that the reason is that they …

Maintaining a strong marriage isn’t easy. High-profile cases of marital disaster that involve public figures caught cheating on their spouses can highlight the more dramatic indiscretions that can destroy a marriage. For most married couples, though, the issues that challenge their marriage are more mundane: financial and job stress, personality differences, divergent values, or the …

Peeing your pants isn’t cute, but laughing so hard you almost do is the best. Laughing activates the reward center of your brain, releasing dopamine, the feel-good chemical, says Samantha Burns, licensed mental health counselor and relationship coach. Looking back on the last time you cracked up together, whether it was a funny movie or …

Relationships are hard, hard work. No other aspect of our lives has us face the truth of who we are quite like a relationship. The more intimate the relationship, the deeper the personal truth we must face. Since a relationship is the process of relating with other human beings, relating implies that I have to …

IS A REAL GENT WITH YOUR FAMILY Having a great relationship with your in-laws isn’t always easy, so when you find a man that gets on with your parents like a house on fire, keep him! SUPPORTS YOUR DECISIONS Having someone by your side who supports your decisions no matter what and stands by you …