Without shared imagination, marriage becomes maintenance. Dreams bind couples together. When dreaming stops, stagnation sets ...

As couples move into their 40s and 50s, marriages are tested by shifting priorities, health changes, and evolving family ...

Dear Eric: My husband and I dated long distance for a year before we married. During this time, he told me he had post-SSRI syndrome. After stopping the medication, he could still “perform” but no ...

Understanding when a relationship needs professional help isn’t always straightforward. While many couples experience natural ebbs and flows in their connection, certain patterns can signal deeper ...

In the complex landscape of modern relationships, maintaining physical intimacy remains one of the most challenging aspects of marriage. While many couples experience periods of reduced physical ...

For decades, researchers have tried to decode the secret of how to make a marriage work long-term. We still don't quite seem ...

This research-backed technique invites you to rediscover your spouse through sensation, attunement and shared vulnerability—beyond expectations. In the dynamics of marriage, intimacy manifests in ...

DEAR ANNIE: I married my best friend 19 years ago, but we have known each other for nearly 40. Our shared history runs deep. We have weathered life’s highs and lows together, raised children, ...

While it's often uncomfortable to confront the reasons why partners stay in toxic and unhealthy marriages — from being present for the kids, to navigating loneliness post-divorce, and even fearing ...

That’s what my new column Dear Dr. V is all about — real people sharing their intimate dilemmas in love, sex and relationships, and me helping them make sense of it all. Each week, I’ll respond to one ...

It's easy to neglect this part of your marriage when life's demands take over. Consider prioritizing small gestures of ...