When my husband became CEO of the company I call "my baby," I had to teach myself to trust him, especially during financial ...

Emotional connection isn't just about listening—it's about engagement. A partner who's emotionally available will typically ...

If your partner displays even just one (let alone all) of these three behaviors, you’ve definitely got a good thing going. In too many areas of life, we’re inclined to search for negatives before we ...

Is love given freely and regularly in your relationship, or is it parceled out as part of a transaction? Here’s how to tell, according to research. Relationships are somewhat transactional by nature.

A marriage should be a partnership, a team of two people navigating life together. Responsibilities are shared, support is ...

The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how to handle emotional manipulation from an unfaithful lover. By Kwame Anthony Appiah Having been betrayed by a partner years ago, I still don’t understand why ...

A pillow over the ear may not be enough. Here’s what might help. Ask Well A pillow over the ear may not be enough. Here’s what might help. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By ...

Have you ever spent all day eagerly waiting to see your partner, looking forward to all the fun things you’ll do together, only for them to fall asleep the moment you both settle onto the couch? While ...

In a healthy partnership, sharing the load is a cornerstone of respect and care. We divide chores, we support each other, and ...

I followed my partner from Atlanta to New York City, but we broke up not long after. So, I moved back to the city I'd wanted to leave and started taking care of myself. Eventually, I realized I'd ...

As a couples therapist, I've found that the way someone talks about their ex often offers a window into how they handle conflict, accountability, and healing. If your partner can look back at a past ...