Being in a relationship offers more than just romance or someone to spend time with. In fact, it can provide a sense of fulfillment and nourish the other aspects of your life as well. But love isn't ...

Some of the best relationship advice doesn't come from books or therapists — it comes from couples who have actually lived it. People who have been married for 20, 30, or even 50 years often look back ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. We often romanticize marriage as a magical union—something ...

Most couples don’t recognize the importance of these two marriage lessons until it’s too late. Here’s how to prepare for them before you say ‘I do.’ Psychological researchers consistently find that ...

Divorce rarely arrives without warning. It tends to follow years of small oversights, unspoken resentments, and patterns that seemed manageable until they weren't. Talk to people who've been through a ...

Every couple goes through highs and lows, peaks and troughs. Part of what makes relationships so special is the commitment to see things through, to the best of your ability, and to respect and ...

As a therapist, I’ve had the privilege of occasionally working with couples who have navigated the painful path of divorce only to find their way back to each other. Divorce can feel final, like a ...