When you’re in a new relationship, the only information you really want to know about your partner’s ex is how subpar they were compared to you. Some people talk a lot about how much they hate their ex, which might feel reassuring at first if you’re their new fling, but can contribute to insecurities down …

Breakups make even the strongest people feel small, helpless and even hopeless at times. But if you stay optimistic and embrace some positive, healthy approaches to healing, you can emerge from the breakup stronger than ever. Below, therapists share seven things resilient people do when dealing with heartbreak. (Chances are, you’re probably already doing many …

Empty nesting is something that eventually happens to all married couples — and even for the happiest couples, this can be an adjustment. If you find yourself feeling a little awkward at home as it’s just you and your spouse, there’s no need to call off the marriage. A seismic change takes a while to …

Is there a magic potion or formula to making love and a marriage last forever? Not exactly, although some people might try to sell you a love potion! Having a marriage last forever requires marrying someone who both shares the same values as you and wants to keep the commitment alive as long as you …

It goes without saying that marriage takes work — but what kind of work, exactly? We recently asked coupled-up relationship bloggers and HuffPost readers to tell us what they do every single day to keep the spark alive. Here’s what they said: 1. They go in for a nice, long hug. “When my husband gets …