We often assume that being selfish will cost us relationally. However, it may cost us far less than having no boundaries at ...

It’s rarely someone’s aim to make their other half feel unseen or unheard. Here’s how easily it can happen unknowingly ...

Sometimes the things we think are no big deal to say are actually major problems. Couples who say things like 'I don't care' ...

Most people spend their lives chasing happiness — or, more often, running from unhappiness — whether it’s through healthy coping methods or unhealthy escape routes. Happiness expert Arthur Brooks, a ...

If modern dating feels rushed and shallow, the problem may not be you. Some people need time for something real to emerge.

It’s trending across social media and dating advice columns—but not everyone is convinced it’s the secret to lasting love.

You can always tell what stage you’re at in the dating process, based on how anxious you feel. According to my friend—let’s call her Ursula—it usually peaks somewhere around date five. “That’s the ...

Stop asking whether you should be more patient or impatient. That's the wrong question. Ask instead what waiting costs your ...

Having healthy relationships can lead to increased happiness and even a higher chance of living a longer life. But establishing those connections — and maintaining them — can be tricky. Mark Groves is ...

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, ...

But why is that? What is it about our relationships that make them so central to our lives? According to neuroscientist Ben Rein’s new book, Why Brains Need Friends, it comes down to our brains. As he ...