Everyone wants to put his or her best foot forward on a first date, so naturally, people tend to gloss over the truth or, in other words, make things sound better than they are. This is generally done in a harmless way, so let’s consider these as “white lies” for the most part rather than …

The idea of a soulmate or Prince Charming may sound romantic, but it’s these kinds of unrealistic expectations that could be destroying your relationships. Contrary to what romantic comedies and TV shows depict, “true love” is rarely waiting for you at your doorstep. I spoke with relationship expert Dr. Dain Heer about these fairy tales, …

Bonus: They cost (almost) no money! We’ve all read about the grand gestures people make to say “I love you.” Boyfriends propose on jumbotrons or hire planes to trail banners. Lovers plan exotic vacations or dinners in expensive restaurants. So, what do you do if you don’t have the resources to wow your loved one …

What we choose to focus on determines how we feel. When we change our focus to love and connection, our problems can be solved. When we focus on our needs for love, for growth, and for contribution—on serving beyond ourselves—most emotional problems and sources of pain will disappear. In many ways, contribution is the human …

Just about everyone has heard by now that being married is good for your health and longevity, with hitched people having lower rates of high blood pressure risk and even Type 2 diabetes. But there is a surprising way your husband’s worst habit may actually be increasing your lifespan: His farts are boosting your immune …