Have you ever felt strongly, deeply connected to someone for whom you would do anything? It is called being “in love”, and most adults have
The research is in: marriage improves health in both sexes, but especially for men. Married men have greater longevity, better overall physical health, and general
The deleterious effects of alcoholism are devastating; it destroys lives, families, and marriages, wreaking havoc upon every facet of a person’s and their family’s life.
Intellectualization occurs when reasoning and logic are used unconsciously to control internal conflict and emotional anxiety. People who rely on the intellectualization defense mechanism talk
You may think that you know your partner like the back of your hand — you share your lives with each other. However, new research
A new first-of-its-kind study has found that caregiver-partner communication improves among couples as they manage dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, but it takes practice. These couples
Introjection is something most people learn to do from a fairly early age in order to be accepted and maintain relationships with the people around
It’s common to experience unwanted urges and negative impulses, even in happy relationships. The truly important thing is how we deal with these negative thoughts
German researchers have discovered that couple happiness plays a significant role in family planning. When a couple displays a significant loss in subjective well-being after
When it comes to postpartum depression medication, a trial of antidepressants for postpartum depression has found significant benefits over placebo. Physicians are sometimes cautious about
