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Breaking up before you know it

by Heather Setrakian | July 19, 2010

Can a word test tell you how you feel about your relationship? Read more.

Poverty 1, Relationship Education 0

by Thomas Bradbury | July 12, 2010

Can relationship skills be taught? Learn about what happened for one program hoping to strengthen relationships for unmarried parents in low-income communities.

To Co-Sign or Not to Co-Sign; that is the Question

by Heather Setrakian | July 7, 2010

Does living together now hurt your chances at a happy marriage later? New research, both here and abroad, help shed light on the decision to co-sign a lease or remain in separate places.

A Sincere “Thank You!” goes a long way in a Relationship

by Heather Setrakian | June 30, 2010

Find out how expressing gratitude helps keep partners satisfied with life AND the relationship.

What are parents really juggling?

by Thomas Bradbury | June 14, 2010

Parents experience wide variety of emotions ranging from love and happiness to anger and frustration. Learn 3 practical implications to help you balance the extreme emotions of parenting.

Which Conflicts Consume Couples the Most?

by Thomas Bradbury | June 2, 2010

It is not just how you fight in your relationships but what you fight about that matters. Discover two conflicts that can be uniquely toxic in couples’ relationships.

Does Couple Therapy Work?

by Thomas Bradbury | May 4, 2010

Just released are the 5-year results from the largest-ever experimental study of therapies for unhappy couples. Discover whether the effects of couple’s therapy actually last.

Does Viagra Improve Relationships?

by Thomas Bradbury | April 27, 2010

Can this little blue pill make you more satisfied in your relationship? The answer is not as straightforward as you might think. Find out more.

Is Monogamy Possible?

by Thomas Bradbury | April 23, 2010

Amidst an unceasing media-fueled stream of reports about infidelity, is monogamy even possible? Learn more about the prevalence of monogamy in relationships and the known risk factors of infidelity.

Major League Miscommunication

by Thomas Bradbury | April 21, 2010

In his latest blog, Dr. Bradbury discusses 5 things that may help you develop stronger communication in your relationship.