Being in a happy relationship is often viewed as a goal worth striving for, yet maintaining that happiness isn't always as effortless as it might seem. Behind the smiles and shared adventures lie a ...

It’s relatively easy to point out the signs of an emotionally disconnected couple: They stonewall (i.e., give each other the ...

We all know one couple who seem to have the most perfect relationship ever. They're always smiling and cracking jokes while catering to and listening to each other's needs. At some point, you've ...

When relationships lack fulfillment and joy, the impact extends far beyond emotional distress. Research shows that unhappy relationships affect mental health, physical well-being, and even ...

If couples were paying any attention during the past few decades, they should be able to recite the one critical ingredient for a healthy relationship — communication. But the latest study shows that ...

Sometimes the biggest threat to a good thing isn’t external drama—it’s the person in it. Happy, healthy relationships are surprisingly easy to sabotage, and some people do it without even realizing ...

A lot goes into laying the foundation of a satisfying, long-lasting relationship. However, many of us are left scratching our heads, wondering if we’ve really got it all. What are the core ingredients ...

Finding out that the person you love is only pretending to be happy with you can be devastating. Everyone wants to live happily ever after, especially when they have poured their heart into a ...

While marriage is generally linked to better health, happiness, and well-being, according to a study from the University of ...

Love may conquer many obstacles, but money mistakes have a devastating ability to slowly poison even the happiest relationships from within, creating resentment, mistrust, and conflict that can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. There are many ways to make an already happy relationship even happier, but it ...