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Is your love life feeling more like a heavy chore than a happy partnership lately? Sometimes we get so used to the "meh" that we forget what "great" actually feels like.

Marriage and family therapist Sinead Smyth discusses the characteristics that research shows are often present in healthier romantic relationships. And Bay Area residents around Oakland’s Lake Merritt ...

It can be tough to decide whether or not someone is good for you and deserves to be in your life. If a relationship in your life has these seven problems, it's probably time to let go.

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Love has a way of blurring our vision. In the sweetness of new affection, even obvious warning signs can look like quirks or chemistry. We make excuses, ignore our gut feelings, rationalise patterns, ...

Everyone can struggle with anger. However, men may experience it more than women. If the man in your life is quick to snap, ...

If this is your teen's first Valentine's Day in a relationship, there may be some anxiety and some questions. Here's how to ...