Central Illinois couples reveal secrets to lasting marriages ...

Whether you’re looking to argue better or have a little more fun with your partner, we’ve got you covered. By Jancee Dunn and Catherine Pearson Most couples — even the unicorns among us who claim they ...

1. Start with a positive comment. 2. Pick the right time to talk. 3. Calibrate the intensity of your complaint. 4. Talk about their behavior, not character. 5. Be direct about what you want or need.

We come into the world screaming and vulnerable—entirely dependent on adult caregivers to keep us safe and teach us how to connect with others. The nature of these earliest relationships influences ...

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, ...

One of the most common myths about long-term relationships is that couples eventually run out of things to say. It's easy to believe: Life gets busy, routines take over and conversations become more ...

Parasocial relationships are non-reciprocal connections that can have both positive and negative effects. They happen due to our natural need for connection and can affect a person’s emotions, ...

“Birds of a feather flock together,” the popular adage goes. It suggests people in a relationship who are similar to each other personality-wise are likely to be happier and stick together, while ...

Romantic red flags and dramatic betrayals get a lot of attention (rightfully so). But it’s often the everyday bad relationship habits that quietly drive couples apart. Compared to the biggies like ...

When couples walk into Dina Chavira's therapy room, she often sees the emotional wear of unspoken needs and unresolved tensions. But among the happiest, something else shows—effortless habits that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you've ever been in a long-term relationship — whether dating or married — keeping things exciting (and spicy!) is important.