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Red Flags & Boundaries
If you're stuck in a toxic relationship, healing isn't just about leaving. It starts by understanding why you stay—and by learning to stop abandoning ...
Summary of Psychologytoday · 14 min read
Success Stories
If addiction made a mark on your relationship, getting help as a couple through counseling could be the key to recovery.
Summary of Gottman · 18 min read
Success Stories
Created by “the Einstein of Love” (Psychology Today), this two-day workshop is grounded on what actually works in relationships that are happy and stable. See ...
Summary of Gottman · 16 min read
Dating Apps & Technology
Dating Sunday, the first Sunday of the year, is the most popular day for dating apps. Here are the 2026 dating trends experts expect to see this Dating ...
Summary of Cosmopolitan · 5 min read
Dating Apps & Technology
Skip to Content —Alissa DeRogatis Add Cosmopolitan as a preferred source in your Google search results. Use your Google account to add this to your settings. —Alissa DeRogatis…
Summary of Cosmopolitan · 8 min read
Modern Dating Culture
Dating has always entailed some hardship, but it used to be the norm to find love in everyday life—at the office, at church, at a party.
Summary of Theatlantic · 15 min read
Relationship Psychology
Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. The Asymmetric Brain Better Together: Friendly Companionship Increases Happiness A new study investigated how doing things with other people affected…
Summary of Psychologytoday · 8 min read
Marriage & Long-Term
The Magic Relationship Ratio, According to Science Test Your Ratio Gottman’s research has revealed, the more positive actions and feelings you can create in your marriage, the…
Summary of Gottman · 5 min read
Marriage & Long-Term
3 Habits That Will Keep You Connected · 1. Protect Small Moments of Connection · 2. Share the Mental Load · 3. Create Mini Adventures Together.
Summary of Gottman · 10 min read
Marriage & Long-Term
Learn how to plan a successful relationship by setting a strong foundation of friendship and intentionally working to deepen connection.
Summary of Gottman · 8 min read
Marriage & Long-Term
Daily rituals keep the sense of connection strong in marriage and assure that romance, affection, and appreciation are a part of your married life every day.
Summary of Gottman · 13 min read
Red Flags & Boundaries
That’s a red flag. Yellow flags are not a neutral in-between like a beige flag, but more so, when certain traits and behaviors of your partner give you the ick, but you can’t…
Summary of Cosmopolitan · 16 min read
Self-Growth
Self-Worth, Sociometer Confidence in one's value as a human being is a precious psychological resource and generally a highly positive factor in life; it is correlated with…
Summary of Psychologytoday · 13 min read
Self-Growth
How to Build Self-Respect - Facebook Bluesky - Linkedin - Email Relationships 4 Min Read The Strongest Sign You’re in the Right Relationship Self Tests Self-Esteem 5 Min Read…
Summary of Psychologytoday · 11 min read
Communication Skills
Keep the communication flowing, be willing to listen, make sure you are really hearing the message your partner is sending, and don't be afraid to say you don't ...
Summary of Psychologytoday · 14 min read
Dating Apps & Technology
Justin J. Lehmiller Ph.D. Does Online Dating Make It Easier to Date? People go on surprisingly few dates with partners they meet online. - The Science of Mating Takeaways - The…
Summary of Psychologytoday · 14 min read
Success Stories
Meet the Couples Who Are Repping True Love on the Streets of Brooklyn · Arthur + Taylor · Sofia + Angel · Kimball + Sarah · Arthur + Izaak + Anish · Mikey + Diego.
Summary of Cosmopolitan · 16 min read
Success Stories
We Asked 12 Los Angeles Couples to Share Their Love Stories With Us ; Gabriel, 22, student; Nia, 22, actor, dancer, singer, and student. Years together: 2.5.
Summary of Cosmopolitan · 11 min read
Communication Skills
Process your feelings first · Thinking about timing · Start with 'I' statements and feelings · Focus on being both being heard and listening · Make compromising and ...
Summary of Healthline · 13 min read
Relationship Psychology
Couples counseling encompasses many effective techniques, including emotionally focused therapy s to improve attachment), the Gottman method
Summary of Psychologytoday · 14 min read
Relationship Psychology
Principles of effective couples therapy include modifying dysfunctional behavior, decreasing emotional avoidance, and improving communication.
Summary of Psychologytoday · 16 min read
Relationship Psychology
View the latest from the world of psychology: from behavioral research to practical guidance on relationships, mental health and addiction.
Summary of Psychologytoday · 17 min read
Marriage & Long-Term
Statistics on marriage and health show that married men are healthier than unmarried or divorced men, and are also more likely to live longer.
Summary of Health · 13 min read
Marriage & Long-Term
Building a healthy marriage involves a lot of discontinuing unhealthy cultural norms (beliefs, values, and behaviors) from past relationships.
Summary of Psychologytoday · 12 min read