Numerous scientific papers explore the reasons people say they got divorced. We took a look at some of those papers and pulled out recurring themes. Seven common reasons are listed below. Theyinclude infidelity, growing apart, and getting married too young. When it comes to studying divorce, social scientists have two options. They can observe different …

In most depressing news, a “broken heart” might actually cause long-term, irreversible implications on your health. “Broken Heart Syndrome” is usually regarded in a metaphorical sense, emotional trauma that can be conquered by time, a good therapist, a healthy dose of endorphins, or a pint of Ben and Jerry’s. As it may happen, a broken …

It’s easy to get off track with your New Year’s resolutions when you’re the only one holding yourself accountable. If you’re in a relationship, though, you have a leg up: When you set goals as a couple, you’re far more likely to keep each other focused on achieving them. What are the best types of …

The last time you did something special for your wife, did she respond with the requisite peck on the cheek and a demure “You shouldn’t have”? Or did her eyes light up with ecstasy, like they did on your wedding day? If you want her to brag all over town about her man, it’s time …

Flattery will get you everywhere. (Or so says the cliché.) But when it comes to your relationship, it’s only partially true. Compliments that are hollow will fall on deaf ears. (Or, worse, will backfire.) But if you deliver the right compliment—and you mean it—it will do wonders for your relationship. With that in mind, we’ve …