Time for Love

Time for Love

Most people agree that spending more time with their partner would enrich their relationship. In fact, research has consistently found that it’s the quality of our relationships – not our jobs, possessions, or accomplishments – that determine how happy we...
Gratitude

Gratitude

Amid the rush and excitement of our lives, it’s easy to forget to take a moment and notice the many blessings we enjoy every day. Even during difficult times, cultivating gratitude can be one of the best things we do for ourselves and those we love. Being...
Falling into the Pit

Falling into the Pit

Even the happiest couples face difficult problems from time to time that stem from the way their lives, their dreams, their needs, and their personalities, intersect and interact. Some of these conflicts may even seem unsolvable at times. One partner might want to...
Emotional Bank Accounts

Emotional Bank Accounts

Just as making deposits to your savings account can build up cash reserves, give you a feeling of security, and help protect you from a financial crisis if you fall on hard times, building up your relationship’s “emotional bank account” can help you...
Strengths Dates

Strengths Dates

Do you find life exhausting and frustrating? Or is it easy and exhilarating? The difference between the two experiences may hinge on something simple: whether or not your life is aligned to your signature strengths. Signature strengths are the things we both like...
Happy Housework

Happy Housework

Who’s doing what and how much are you arguing about it? When you first thought about living together, did you think arguments over housework would be part of the picture? I bet not. It turns out that housework is one of couples’ top three arguments and a...