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Spouses and Partners

Whether you're dating, in a relationship, or have been married for years, learn more about the lifelong challenge of maintaining successful romantic partnerships.

Codependency causes one partner to lose sight of their values.

What's the Best Codependency Treatment?

By Amy Morin, LCSW

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How BDSM Might Benefit Your Health and Improve Your Relationship

By Wendy Rose Gould

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What Is the Physical Touch Love Language?

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW

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How the Quality Time Love Language Impacts Your Relationship

Fact checked by Adah Chung

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All Marital Problems

How to Use Acts of Service in Your Relationship

Fact checked by Sean Blackburn

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How to Use Words of Affirmation in Your Relationship

Fact checked by Sean Blackburn

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What Are the Five Love Languages?

Fact checked by Adah Chung

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What the Receiving Gifts Love Language Means for a Relationship

Fact checked by Sean Blackburn

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How to Get Over Someone

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW

Signs That You're In a Healthy Relationship

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW

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Are You Sabotaging Your Relationships?

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW

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What Is An Open Relationship?

By Anabelle Bernard Fournier

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What You Need to Know About Relationship Counseling

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW

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Understanding the Dynamics of Texting in Relationships

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

What Is Unrequited Love?

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Where to Get Online Relationship Advice

Fact checked by Leila Najafi

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The State of Millennials and Marriage

By Marni Feuerman

Is work affecting how well you connect with your spouse?

How to Connect With Your Spouse After a Long Workday

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW

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How to Be Newlyweds After Years of Marriage

By Marni Feuerman

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10 Things Men Want From Their Wives

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW

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When Do Empty Nesters Miss Their Kids the Most?

By Sharon Greenthal

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How to Forgive Your Spouse and Let Go

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW

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Why Empty Nesters Need to Keep Planning and Dreaming

By Sharon Greenthal

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Getting Your Spouse to Finally Hear Your Complaints

By Marni Feuerman

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The Benefits of Having Sex More Often

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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10 Things Women Want From Their Husbands

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Why the First Two Years of Marriage Are Critical

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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How to Build a Relationship Based on Interdependence

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

What to Do When Your Spouse Refuses to See a Doctor

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Conflict Resolution Skills for Healthy Relationships

By Elizabeth Scott, MS

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Married Couples and Sleeping Together

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Why Couples Should Be Talking About Their Feelings

By Marni Feuerman

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How Much Sex Do We Really Need?

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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10 Simple Phrases That Keep You in Love

By Marni Feuerman

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4 Ways to Handle a Mama's Boy Husband

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

5 Signs Your Partner Is Marriage Material

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Is Your Relationship Headed for Marriage?

By Marni Feuerman

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How to Cope When Your Partner Has a Mental Illness

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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What Is Romantic Love?

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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8 Tips to Survive Your Husband's Retirement

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Tips for Men on Growing Intimacy in Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Benefits and Risks of Apps Like 'Happy Couple'

Fact checked by Adah Chung

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Dating Sites for Single Parents

Fact checked by Andrea Rice

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Tips for Coping With the Life-Changing Loss of a Spouse

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW

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Signs the Person You're Dating Wants to Get Married

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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7 Ways to Stay Motivated in an Empty Nest

By Sharon Greenthal

Intimacy in Marriage

40 Questions That Can Build Intimacy in a Relationship

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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How to Keep Your Sex Life Healthy in Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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5 Signs You're Not Ready to Date a Single Parent

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW

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Navigating the 4 Stages of a Relationship

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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Positive Aspects of Being an Empty Nester

By Sharon Greenthal

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8 Success Tips for Dating a Single Mom

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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7 Small Ways Spouses Can Stay Connected

By Marni Feuerman

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14 Fun Things Couples Should Do Together

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Sternberg's Triangular Theory and the 7 Types of Love

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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Here's How to Make Your Wife Feel Special

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW

How to strengthen marriage and avoid divorce

Ways to Strengthen a Marriage and Avoid Divorce

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Managing Conflict in Relationships: Communication Tips

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Is Your Husband a "Man-Child?"

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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How to End a Relationship the Right Way

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Conflict Resolution Mistakes to Avoid

By Elizabeth Scott, MS

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Can Long-Distance Relationships Work?

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Dealing With a Spouse Who Works Too Much

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Does Being Married Improve Life Expectancy?

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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How to Survive When Your Spouse Has the Flu

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD

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How Do You Know When It's Time to Break Up?

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

Imago Therapy for Relationships

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Maintaining a Happy Marriage With Some Stress

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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3 Key Factors in Healthy Relationships

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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The Importance of Keeping Your Word in a Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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What Marital Sex Statistics Can Reveal

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW

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Words and Feelings That Often Come up in Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Challenges of an Interracial Marriage From Society

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

Invaluable Advice for Newlyweds

By Sheri Stritof

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Your Partner Can't Fulfill Your Emotional Needs

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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How to Share Your Feelings With Your Spouse

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Tips for a Healthy Long Distance Marriage

By Sheri Stritof

Couple contemplates a trial separation.

Could a Trial Separation Actually Save Your Marriage?

By Amy Morin, LCSW

The 10 Best Marriage Books for Couples of 2020

Fact checked by Emily Swaim

Every relationship has it's ups and downs

Post-Divorce Trauma and PTSD

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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6 Tips to Smooth Out a Marital Rough Patch

By Marni Feuerman

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8 Tips for Coping When Your Partner Is Unfaithful

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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The Benefits of Couples Therapy While Separated

By Jodi Clarke, MA, LPC/MHSP

31 Reasons Couples Divorce

Ways to Rebuild Trust in Your Marriage

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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Dealing With a Partner Who Doesn't Want Change

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Jealousy in Marriage: Why it Happens and What to Do

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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How to Cope When Your Spouse Is Gay

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Making the Decision to End Your Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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How to Have Difficult Marriage Conversations

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Secrets in Marriage and the Need for Privacy

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

Couple's Therapy

How to Know if You Need Marriage Counseling

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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How to Respond After You Hurt Your Partner

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Reasons Why Married People Cheat: Causes and Risk Factors

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW

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The Damage Nitpicking Causes in Your Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

CHINESE MAN & WIFE ARGUING IN FRONT OF CHILD

State-by-state Divorce Laws and Legislation

Fact checked by Adah Chung

This Marriage Is Over

How to Leave a Toxic Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Saving Your Relationship When Your Marriage Hurts

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Reasons Why Your Spouse Won't Listen to You

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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The 4 Biggest Marriage Fails

By Marni Feuerman

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Infidelity Postnuptial Agreements to Prevent Cheating

By Marni Feuerman

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How to Cope If Your Spouse Shuts Down

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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How to Tell If Your Spouse Is Lying

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Are You in a Sexless Marriage?

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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What to Do When Your Spouse Just Asked for a Divorce

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Why It's Not OK to Treat Your Partner Like a Child

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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How to Keep Housework From Hurting Your Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Can Your Marriage Survive Infidelity?

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Talking About Sex When You're Married

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Warning Signs of a Troubled Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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When Your Parents Disapprove of Your Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Is Pornography Destroying Your Marriage?

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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How to Break a Pornography Addiction

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW

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How to Fix Your Relationship After You Cheated

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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What to Consider Before You Remarry an Ex-Spouse

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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9 Signs You're Having an Emotional Affair

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

Problems in the relationship

Signs Your Spouse Could Be Cheating

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

Signs Your Spouse Is Having a Cyber Affair

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

Strained relationship

Signs Your Marriage is on The Rocks

By Marni Feuerman

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What to Do if You're Married to a Jerk

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Divorce

By Marni Feuerman

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Causes and Treatment for Low Libido in Men

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW

An Overview of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Whether or Not You Should End a Marriage Over Porn

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW

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The Different Types of Affairs

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

How to Keep Negativity Out of Your Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

Who's going to break the tension?

When You Shouldn't Fight to Save Your Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Impact of Silent Treatment in Marriages

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Why Threatening Divorce During an Argument Will Harm Your Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Help for Women With a Low Sex Drive

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

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What You Need to Know About Emotional Affairs

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Do You Wish Your Spouse Would Stop Teasing You?

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Coping With an Insecure Attachment Style

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

Manipulation is a Major Red Flag in a Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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11 ADD Behaviors That Could Be Hurting Your Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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Financial Cheating in Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

Common Mistakes Interfaith Couples Make

By Sheri Stritof

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Making Your Spouse Listen to You More Often

By Sheri Stritof

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When a Partner Has Wandering Eyes

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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Should You Give a Cheating Spouse a Second Chance?

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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What to Do If Your Partner Is Uninterested in Sex

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

The 10 Best Books About Infidelity of 2020

Fact checked by Emily Swaim

Predictors of Divorce According to Science

Fact checked by Adah Chung

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The Difference Between Divorce and Annulment

Fact checked by Emily Swaim

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An Inside Look at Domestic Discipline and Its Abuse of Power

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW