Sometimes the problem is not conflict. It is that one partner begins changing, and the other struggles to adapt.

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Every relationship has disagreements, but some patterns predict far more than just a bad day. Are these warning signs present ...

Some folks refer to ENM relationships as consensual, disclosed, or open non-monogamy because they are distinguished by ongoing communication and consideration. The term “monogamy” usually refers to a ...

Passion and chemistry can certainly help sustain a relationship early on, but they’ll only take you so far; neither is ...

What does it actually mean to be a successful relationship? It's not enough to simply be with the same partner for decades, experts say. To really be considered successful, you need to practice a few ...

This fall, my husband Brian and I found ourselves at loose ends. Two children had launched to college and beyond, and the third landed a restaurant job that kept her working most evenings. Suddenly, ...

We know that members of Gen Z are less likely to be in a steady relationship than millennials were at their age, but previous ...

Gaining a better understanding of how romantic relationships develop over time is key to helping couples maintain a satisfying union and overcome challenges. Researchers and practitioners rely on ...

I was in a four-year relationship with the person I thought I was going to marry. We both had the intention of being together for the rest of our lives. But it didn’t end up working out; we both ...

If you are in (or even want to be in) a long-term relationship, I think it’s probably safe to assume you’d ideally like it to be a happy one. But as anyone who has ever been in a relationship knows, ...