Category Archives: Relationships

What Increases Marriage Satisfaction?

Does perfect love result in a perfect marriage of two spouses who “live happily ever after?” Not so says forthright and funny journalist Elizabeth Weil, author of the newly released marriage-upgrade saga No Cheating, No Dying. And according to recent marriage research, that kind of perfection is not even desirable.

Want Marriage Problems? Expect Your Spouse to Be Perfect

Odds are that if you have a tendency to criticize your spouse, you mistakenly have been expecting perfection. Big mistake.

Want to Be Liked? Check Two Things Before Clicking SEND

Want people to like you when you correspond with them via email? Pay attention to these two factors. One or two moments of checking can have huge impact.

Want to Be More Persuasive? Use The Right Body Part First!

All people from time to time find themselves in a situation in which they want someone to see it their way. To be maximally persuasive, skip the sweet-talking, forget being insistent, and avoid all debating. Instead...

Wedding Vows: Reminders to Us All of What Love’s About

Weddings may appear to be for the folks who are marrying. Yet they also offer potent messages to those who share the moment.

Tone of Voice: How Do You Sound to Your Family?

Notice your reactions when someone in your household growls or barks at you. Do you want others in your household to feel that way toward you?

Valentine Day’s Thoughts on Love and Marriage

There's no time like Valentine's Day to think about what you can do to make your love relationship all the more positive.

The Deceptive Power of Love’s First Moments

Infatuation feels great. Enjoy it. Just be sure to go beyond initial chemistry to a thoughtful decision before you say "I do."

The Very Best Gift You Can Give

Want to give gifts with impacts that will last year-round?

The Creation of Hatred

The phenomenon of parental alienation offers clues to understanding the rising tide of hatred currently flooding our country.