Relationships and Marriage

Fondly called “The Port,” my hometown of Newburyport, Massachusetts provides a gorgeous backdrop for a wedding. It’s a charming seaside city that boasts nostalgic reminders of days ... Read More

Gage and Lylah reported a “same” week and that “nothing” had happened or changed. When asked what it would look like to take steps toward one another—their mutual ... Read More

What are you capable of? What can you achieve? Depending on the angle from which you attack these questions, you’ll get a wide variety of answers. The geneticist might say we are nothing ... Read More

When you come home at the end of a workday, do you notice a difference in how the evening goes depending on how you and your partner greet each other? Similarly, do you notice any patterns ... Read More

When I was in high school, my best friend’s mom made no secret of her worries about us driving, going to parties, meeting new teens she didn’t know, and staying out late. But she felt ... Read More

The information age has rapidly changed how we conduct ourselves in business, education, and in general human interaction. Advances such as email, instant messaging, and social media were ... Read More

Few things are more upsetting than getting into a heated argument with your partner. Many couples are baffled by disagreements that seemingly come out of left field, leaving them feeling ... Read More

After weeks of planning and preparation, you are finally off to enjoy the beach, mountain, cruise, city, or countryside. Or perhaps you’re a spontaneous traveler who found a deal that ... Read More

You may have heard this inspirational quote: “Two things to remember in life: Take care of your thoughts when you are alone, and take care of your words when you are with people.” Both ... Read More

It’s far too common for newly married or new-parent couples to find themselves searching for more—more time together, more romance, more connection, more intimacy. Maybe, after the ... Read More

Ending a relationship can be incredibly difficult no matter how toxic it is. Part of this is for simple biological reasons, as some scientific studies have shown that being in love activates ... Read More

Dating can be challenging for anyone, but gay men looking for a partner may find themselves facing a unique set of obstacles. To begin with, men seeking to date other men have a smaller ... Read More