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 …

Your list of criteria for a future mate should not resemble your lengthy grocery-shopping list or the apartment- or house-hunting checklist you hand your real estate agent. For one thing, you decrease your chances of finding a relationship if your love list is too long and spe- cific; for another, a long checklist takes the …

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 …

It’s so easy to hurt a person with a word or an action during a fight. The resentment can linger for much longer after the fight is over, ruining the relationship. 7 things you should never ever do while fighting with your loved ones. 7. Don’t include other family members in your fights. Your fight …

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 …