Relationships

Why we cannot trust our instincts when we are heartbroken
07:04 2018-02-16

Heartbreak is exquisitely painful. The anguish we feel impacts every aspect of our lives. We think about little else, we care about little else, and we can focus on little else. Our ability to function, to go about our days and perform our regular responsibilities is significantly impaired. All we want is for the pain …

21 Love Coupon Ideas That Won’t Make You Roll Your Eyes
05:44 2018-02-15

These are love coupons you’ll be happy to fulfill. Giving your loved one a present is nice, but not every gift needs to be expensive or bought from a store. Some of the best gifts are the ones you DIY or that are full of thoughtfulness and care and real understanding of the other person. …

7 Women On How Getting Married Changed (Or Didn’t Change) Their Relationships
03:42 2018-02-15

How much does getting married these days really change a relationship? Back in the day, getting married meant that once some mules, hay and gold changed hands, you left your family for the first time and were off to start a whole new life. Today, most modern American couples live in sin long before they …

Ending a Relationship? Here Are 6 Ways to Break Up Better
21:02 2018-02-14

Can you recall a time when you stayed in a relationship long past its expiration date? If so, you’re in good company (my own included). Most people struggle with ending relationships, even the lousy ones. The reason is simple: Severing relational ties is hard. And it’s not just hard in our romantic relationships; it’s hard …

7 Things You Need to Know to Survive a Breakup
07:44 2018-02-14

Ah, the broken heart. Some might say it’s hyperbolic, but the pain of lost love isn’t just emotional. It takes a real physical toll, too. In his forthcoming book, clinical psychologist Guy Winch, PhD, explores how we experience and recover from that kind of trauma. How to Fix a Broken Heart ($12, amazon.com) goes on …