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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.

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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

How to Use Acts of Service in Your Relationship

Fact checked by Sean Blackburn

How to Use Words of Affirmation in Your Relationship

Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
What Are the Five Love Languages?

Fact checked by Adah Chung
What the Receiving Gifts Love Language Means for a Relationship

Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
How to Get Over Someone

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Signs That You're In a Healthy Relationship

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Are You Sabotaging Your Relationships?

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
What Is An Open Relationship?

By Anabelle Bernard Fournier
What You Need to Know About Relationship Counseling

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Understanding the Dynamics of Texting in Relationships

By Sherri Gordon
What Is Unrequited Love?

By Jodi Clarke, MA, LPC/MHSP
Where to Get Online Relationship Advice

Fact checked by Leila Najafi
The State of Millennials and Marriage

By Marni Feuerman
How to Connect With Your Spouse After a Long Workday

By Elizabeth McGrory
How to Be Newlyweds After Years of Marriage

By Marni Feuerman
10 Things Men Want From Their Wives

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
When Do Empty Nesters Miss Their Kids the Most?

By Sharon Greenthal
How to Forgive Your Spouse and Let Go

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Why Empty Nesters Need to Keep Planning and Dreaming

By Sharon Greenthal
Getting Your Spouse to Finally Hear Your Complaints

By Marni Feuerman
Keeping Your Marriage Intact Over the Holidays

By Marni Feuerman
The Benefits of Having Sex More Often

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
10 Things Women Want From Their Husbands

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Why the First Two Years of Marriage Are Critical

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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

By Sheri Stritof
Conflict Resolution Skills for Healthy Relationships

By Elizabeth Scott, MS
Married Couples and Sleeping Together

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Why Couples Should Be Talking About Their Feelings

By Marni Feuerman
How Much Sex Do We Really Need?

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
10 Simple Phrases That Keep You in Love

By Marni Feuerman
4 Ways to Handle a Mama's Boy Husband

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
5 Signs You Need to Marry Your Girlfriend

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Is Your Relationship Headed for Marriage?

By Marni Feuerman
How to Cope When Your Partner Has a Mental Illness

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
What Is Romantic Love?

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
8 Tips to Survive Your Husband's Retirement

By Co-Author: Nora Hall
Tips for Men on Growing Intimacy in Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Benefits and Risks of Apps Like 'Happy Couple'

Fact checked by Adah Chung
Dating Sites for Single Parents

Fact checked by Andrea Rice
Tips for Coping With the Life-Changing Loss of a Spouse

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Signs the Person You're Dating Wants to Get Married

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
7 Ways to Stay Motivated in an Empty Nest

By Sharon Greenthal
40 Questions That Can Build Intimacy in a Relationship

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
How to Keep Your Sex Life Healthy in Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
5 Signs You're Not Ready to Date a Single Parent

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Navigating the 4 Stages of a Relationship

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Positive Aspects of Being an Empty Nester

By Sharon Greenthal
8 Success Tips for Dating a Single Mom

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
7 Small Ways Spouses Can Stay Connected

By Marni Feuerman
14 Fun Things Couples Should Do Together

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Sternberg's Triangular Theory and the 7 Types of Love

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Here's How to Make Your Wife Feel Special

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Ways to Strengthen a Marriage and Avoid Divorce

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Managing Conflict in Relationships: Communication Tips

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Is Your Husband a "Man-Child?"

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
How to End a Relationship the Right Way

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Conflict Resolution Mistakes to Avoid

By Elizabeth Scott, MS
Can Long-Distance Relationships Work?

By Anabelle Bernard Fournier
Dealing With a Spouse Who Works Too Much

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Does Being Married Improve Life Expectancy?

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
How to Survive When Your Spouse Has the Flu

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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
The 10 Best Marriage Books for Couples of 2020

Fact checked by Emily Swaim
Post-Divorce Trauma and PTSD

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
6 Tips to Smooth Out a Marital Rough Patch

By Marni Feuerman
8 Tips for Coping When Your Partner Is Unfaithful

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
The Benefits of Couples Therapy While Separated

By Jodi Clarke, MA, LPC/MHSP
Ways to Rebuild Trust in Your Marriage

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Dealing With a Partner Who Doesn't Want Change

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Jealousy in Marriage: Why it Happens and What to Do

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
How to Cope When Your Spouse Is Gay

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Making the Decision to End Your Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
How to Have Difficult Marriage Conversations

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Secrets in Marriage and the Need for Privacy

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
How to Know if You Need Marriage Counseling

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
How to Respond After You Hurt Your Spouse

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Reasons Why Married People Cheat: Causes and Risk Factors

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
The Damage Nitpicking Causes in Your Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
State-by-state Divorce Laws and Legislation

By Sheri Stritof
How to Leave a Toxic Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Saving Your Relationship When Your Marriage Hurts

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Reasons Why Your Spouse Won't Listen to You

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
The 4 Biggest Marriage Fails

By Marni Feuerman
Infidelity Postnuptial Agreements to Prevent Cheating

By Marni Feuerman
How to Cope If Your Spouse Shuts Down

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
How to Tell If Your Spouse Is Lying

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Are You in a Sexless Marriage?

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
What to Do When Your Spouse Just Asked for a Divorce

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Why It's Not OK to Treat Your Partner Like a Child

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
How to Keep Housework From Hurting Your Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Can Your Marriage Survive Infidelity?

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Talking About Sex When You're Married

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Warning Signs of a Troubled Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
When Your Parents Disapprove of Your Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Is Pornography Destroying Your Marriage?

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
How to Break a Pornography Addiction

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
How to Fix Your Relationship After You Cheated

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
What to Consider Before You Remarry an Ex-Spouse

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
9 Signs You're Having an Emotional Affair

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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
Signs Your Marriage is on The Rocks

By Marni Feuerman
What to Do if You're Married to a Jerk

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Divorce

By Marni Feuerman
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
Whether or Not You Should End a Marriage Over Porn

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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
When You Shouldn't Fight to Save Your Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Impact of Silent Treatment in Marriages

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Why Threatening Divorce During an Argument Will Harm Your Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Help for Women With a Low Sex Drive

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
What You Need to Know About Emotional Affairs

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Do You Wish Your Spouse Would Stop Teasing You?

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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
11 ADD Behaviors That Could Be Hurting Your Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Financial Cheating in Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Common Mistakes Interfaith Couples Make

By Sheri Stritof
Making Your Spouse Listen to You More Often

By Sheri Stritof
When a Partner Has Wandering Eyes

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Should You Give a Cheating Spouse a Second Chance?

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
What to Do If Your Partner Is Uninterested in Sex

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
The 9 Best Books About Infidelity of 2020

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Predictors of Divorce According to Science

Fact checked by Adah Chung
The Difference Between Divorce and Annulment

Fact checked by Emily Swaim
An Inside Look at Domestic Discipline and Its Abuse of Power

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Spouses of Gay Men and Lesbians May Be the Last to Know

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Maintaining a Happy Marriage With Some Stress

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
3 Key Factors in Healthy Relationships

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
The Importance of Keeping Your Word in a Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
What Marital Sex Statistics Can Reveal

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Words and Feelings That Often Come up in Marriage

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Challenges of an Interracial Marriage From Society

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Invaluable Advice for Newlyweds

By Sheri Stritof
Your Partner Can't Fulfill Your Emotional Needs

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
How to Share Your Feelings With Your Spouse

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Tips for a Healthy Long Distance Marriage

By Sheri Stritof

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