The Scandinavian Sleep Method
The Scandinavian sleep method lets couples share a bed while using two separate duvets, solving the blanket wars that cause…
Marriage Hacks
How to reignite your sex life
Sexual desire in long-term relationships declines for nearly every couple, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Find out…
How to Stop a Heated Argument
Heated arguments fail because your nervous system hijacks rational thinking. This guide explains how to recognize emotional overload, take effective…
The 3-Minute Rule That Saves Relationships
Research shows 96% of arguments are decided in the first three minutes. This article explains how to use “softened start-ups”…
Want Your Partner to Change? Stop Nagging and Try This Instead
Research shows nagging backfires when trying to change partner behavior. Gratitude and positive reinforcement work better, according to a study…
The 5 Love Languages
I used to think showing love was simple. You say “I love you,” you buy gifts on special occasions, you…
The 90-10 Rule of Conflict
Scientists who study couples in conflict labs have noticed something strange: partners rarely fight about what they think they’re fighting…
The 20-minute connection ritual every couple needs
What’s the secret to a happy, lasting relationship? Some say it’s compatibility and having common values, goals and interests to…
Make requests, not demands
Early in my marriage, conversations with my spouse often left me feeling resentful and unappreciated. I couldn’t understand why my…
Choose to love your partner (in hard times)
Two years into my marriage, the honeymoon phase ended with a silent, sudden crash. Suddenly, everything that was once endearing…