Most couples — even the unicorns among us who claim they “never fight” — need regular relationship maintenance. And the effort comes with major payoffs: Strong romantic partnerships are good for ...

You’ve probably tried at least a few popular relationship tips that sound perfectly reasonable-maybe even necessary for a healthy partnership. Yet some of these well-meaning habits can quietly create ...

Key Takeaways Emotional health and self-improvement can strengthen relationships and help partners grow and heal together.Open, respectful communication helps couples handle conflict without blame or ...

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, ...

“Tell me who you’re friends with, and I’ll tell you who you are” is a quote that has been constantly reinforced in my household. Since the value of friendship has been constantly emphasized throughout ...

Okay, I know last week I sounded off about the perils of advice-giving. I also know that virtually every single one of us finds it impossible not to give it - particularly when it has to do with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Many of us grow up believing that being “nice” is the key to building and ...

'Loyalty testers' are blowing up on TikTok. Here's what happened when real women hired them—plus, what dating experts think about the trend. Can't get your steps in outside? Don't worry: Try one of ...

If you're in a long-distance relationship, devoting extensive time to catching up with your significant other can be a precious gift - as long as you're on the same page about communication. On the ...

Candid relationship tips from men that offer valuable insights into love, dating, and communication. Relax! - Sometimes it takes us a while to respond to messages. We’re not ignoring you—life happens, ...