Love is wonderful, love is joy, love is the greatest thing in the world… Love is also an enormous pain in the ass. Marriage is hard work. (Older people are nodding right now while young people are ...

6 Pro Tips for (Finally) Finding a Real Relationship in 2026 ...

There’s nothing like the thrill of a new romantic connection. The butterflies when their name lights up your phone. The late-night conversations that stretch way past bedtime. Thoughts about the ...

Sex plays an important role in overall relationship happiness. 1 But, is simply having sex enough to maintain a happy relationship? In a recent set of studies, my colleagues and I looked at the ...

Editor’s note: Ian Kerner is a licensed marriage and family therapist, writer and contributor on the topic of relationships for CNN. His most recent book is a guide for couples, “So Tell Me About the ...