Boundaries in relationships are often avoided because they can easily be misunderstood as cold or off-putting, said Davis. When boundaries are not clearly discussed, both partners can feel confused, ...

These four conversations reinforce the idea that relationships require ongoing calibration. As we grow and change, so should ...

You and your husband have gotten into a pattern that doesn’t work for you. But blaming yourself isn’t fair and won’t get you ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Jumping into deep conversation with your partner can be a special kind of intimidating, but it can also ...

The most stable relationships are not the ones without struggles, but those mend and reconnect reliably. These rituals are ...

We text all day, talk constantly, and share everything on social media, yet the conversations we forget to have are the ones that could actually save our relationships. These aren’t dramatic ...

When I married my wife, Jennie, we were in love with little concern about how our racial differences would affect our relationship. But I hadn't anticipated the work it would take to be in an ...

Two partners may both love to travel. However, if one of them needs time to think before committing to plans, while the other ...

When Ashley and Michael hit a rough patch after 12 years of marriage, their therapist didn’t suggest more date nights or better communication strategies. Instead, she asked a surprising question: ...

At the time, I thought, Well, I guess that’s how it’s supposed to be. But is it, really? Plenty of couples have long ...