A romantic partner’s drinking habits, personality traits, and mental health can affect how much you drink, and even how strongly genetics influence your drinking behavior.

Our romantic relationships require us to be emotionally present and to be able to balance interdependence with autonomy. If we are more securely attached, we tend to display a healthy balance between ...

Most couples think they know each other well, but real intimacy is a lot more than just being able to name your partner's favorite food or TV shows. As a psychologist, I’ve found that people in the ...

New research reveals that surprisingly few people consider their partners as friends. Those who do, however, have much more satisfying relationships. Here’s why. In total, just 36% chose to include ...

While everyone’s flaked out on plans, worried about the future, or avoided stressful situations, these things can also be a sign your partner has anxiety. Their mental health is their business, and it ...

Even in the most loving relationships, there will be times when you are hurt or angered by your partner’s behavior. This can range from smaller annoyances to larger betrayals: if they say the wrong ...

Frequent or heavy alcohol use can pose a range of challenges, when it comes to maintaining a strong, healthy relationship. Maybe you have some concerns about your spouse or long-term partner’s ...