Couples in open relationships have a mutual understanding that both people are allowed to date others — but the rules vary ...

Boundaries help you protect your own energy while giving your partner a better idea of your needs. Here are examples of boundaries you can set.

How we communicate with others is integral to how satisfying and successful relationships with those others are. People in long-term romantic relationships know this to be the case, but research has ...

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There’s a moment in a relationship when you realize love isn’t enough. It might hit in the middle of an argument—when you’re saying one thing and your partner is hearing something else entirely. Or ...

"I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship." When a life insurance agent or advisor takes on a new client, Humphrey Bogart's classic line from "Casablanca" might come to mind. You want ...

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, ...

Disclaimer: If you are currently in a relationship where you feel unsafe, coerced, manipulated, or emotionally or physically harmed, this post is not a substitute for safety planning or professional ...

If you’re looking for a long-term, committed relationship, then you want to be with someone who appreciates your ability to communicate your feelings — not withhold them.

We have all heard the famous statement that "men are from Mars and women are Venus." While obviously that is a hilarious way to state how different both genders are from each other, one might say that ...

If you're in an interracial relationship, there can be additional concerns even with lots of love and care: cultural misunderstandings, family members who say hurtful things, disagreements over values ...