Relationships and Marriage

The key to tasty pizza is for each part—the crust, the sauce, the cheese, and the toppings—to be unique and distinct, but to blend into a well-balanced and delicious whole. Live life ... Read More

“I do.” Those two simple words seal a commitment that is supposed to last a lifetime, but falls somewhere short of forever for nearly half of the American people who make it. Although ... Read More

As parents and college students prepare for the transition back to school, they may focus their attention on college’s academic challenges. But parents who want their college students ... Read More

Thank you for your honesty in describing what sounds like an unbearably painful situation. Alcoholism and addiction basically put both the addicted person and his or her loved ones in an ... Read More

It’s that feeling down in your belly that wiggles and burns, then jumps into your chest as you check your phone for the 10th time for a text from the object of your interest. Fireworks. ... Read More

Several years ago, I was walking alone in uninhabited woods on a beautiful spring day, enjoying my solitude and the natural beauty. Lost in thought, I barely registered the bear droppings ... Read More

Transgender youth face a world in which their identities are often pathologized and their gender expression treated as indication of a hormone imbalance or other medical issue. According ... Read More

In light of the recent Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage across the nation, there has been a surge in the national dialogue about marriage in general. Although a range ... Read More

Depression affects about 10% of Americans each year. But even when depression goes into remission, it can cause lasting damage, argues a study published in Molecular Psychiatry. Based on ... Read More

With the intensity of the feelings you and your husband are experiencing, I imagine two weeks feels like a long time. In reality, and especially considering your husband’s preexisting ... Read More

For centuries, men have faced societal pressure to be primary breadwinners, pressure that doesn’t seem to be relenting much. In fact, a Pew Research Center study of 2,691 adults conducted ... Read More

You’ve heard the word before: “frenemy.” Not quite a friend, but not someone you have open conflict with, either. This isn’t a trusted pal with whom you sometimes have disagreements. ... Read More