If you want a healthy marriage, there’s two things you’ll have to learn first. Accept them for better, or resent them for worse. Nobody enters a marriage expecting the worst for themselves. The hope ...
Married couples tend to report better physical and mental health outcomes than their non-married counterparts, according to a study from the Journal of Family Psychology, but there are certain ...
American individualist culture says that if you're not wildly in love with your partner, then something must be horribly wrong with your marriage. It isn’t. As a couples' therapist, I get a call from ...
Marriage is often described as a journey built on love, patience and understanding. But contrary to what some may believe, a ...
Current research and views of Western marriage support the idea that an open marriage, supporting the growth and development of the individuals within a marriage, creates the healthiest environment ...
I’ve 100% been on the brink of divorce before. And after fourteen years of sometimes wedded bliss I am absolutely at a point where I’ve got some valuable advice to give. One essential skill I’d like ...
Every few months I trotted my daughter to the doctor for a well-baby checkup. As a nervous new mother, I appreciated having a healthcare professional evaluate my baby’s health. She listened to my ...
National Marriage Week started Friday and runs through Valentine’s Day. In a society that often makes fun of the institution of marriage, this week is designed to shift the negative narrative and ...
What if I told you how you communicate with your spouse, especially during conflict, can be a predictor of whether or not your marriage will last? It’s true. Well-known psychologist, researcher, and ...
Some BYU students say similar political views are an important part of a happy marriage, while others are able to vote differently and maintain a healthy relationship. (Emma Bauso/Pexels) Is it ...