When you first fall in love with your partner, you can’t wait to learn everything about each other. What’s your favorite way to spend a cozy Sunday morning? How many children do you dream of having? But as you settle into a relationship and a routine, conversations take a natural turn toward the mundane: Whose …

WHAT ARE THE MYTHS OF HAPPINESS? Decades of research on the science of happiness shows that there’s a big—and potentially life-altering—difference between what you think will make you happy and the things that actually do, argues University of California, Riverside psychology professor Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD, in her fascinating new book The Myths of Happiness. Plus, …

While there are definitely plenty of things you should keep from your partner—especially if you’re not a fan of his or her family—there are definitely plenty of things you’d be better off always telling them. And, according to the top relationship pros we spoke to, if you play these cards too close to the vest, …

Passion comes in many shapes and forms, and when you are in the beginning of a new relationship, those flames burn high and bright. But, let’s face it—as time goes on, the fire starts to sputter and die. How do you keep that passion alive? Although sex is an important part of a relationship, sex …

The best thing about a new relationship is that it’s a clean slate. (Shout-out to Sex and the City for hitting the nail on the head with that interpretation.) A brand-new relationship is full of promise and potential. You may have screwed up the last one, but you’re not going to repeat the same mistakes …