As a couples therapist, I've seen firsthand how stress can permeate every aspect of our lives, affecting not only our relationships but also our physical appearance.

Among the various types of stress, financial stress seems to take the greatest toll on our looks.

A compelling study led by Professor Margie Lachman sheds light on this issue, revealing that financial stress accelerates the aging process more than any other type of stress.

Here are 15 powerful questions to ask before you consider any change in your relationship.

These questions can encourage deep and intimate conversations that may clarify and reassure you about the decisions you will make about and with your life partner.

Believing that willpower is an infinite resource can unlock greater reserves of self-control.

However, many people fall into the trap of viewing their willpower as limited and needing periodic recharging, making this belief their reality.

These folks believe in Willflower Fitness, which can ebb and flow.

A revealing study compared beliefs about willpower fitness between Europeans and Americans, shedding light on how cultural perspectives influence self-control.

A recent study showed that over 33% of singles reported experiencing love at first sight, and men are 10% more prone to the feeling.

However, managing the end of the honeymoon phase is often a challenge.

The French have a phrase…Coup de Foudre…A sudden, unexpected event, especially an emotional one; love at first sight….Here’s the science…

Research has shown repeatedly that in stressful situations, women typically become fearful, and are much more likely to react fearfully to that same situation in the future.

Women also experience far more fear over their lifetimes than men.. why?

Ever wonder if your brainpower extends beyond solving Sudoku puzzles? High personal intelligence might be your superpower.

Here are three ways to tell if you have what it takes…

One of the first things a Gottman-trained therapist wants to know is the quality of the couple's friendship.

It‘s a well-established fact that a robust friendship is the foundation for a successful relationship.

Friends want to understand each other; enemies only want to prevail…

Science tells us that the angry man must learn that he will not get what he wants by the vehicle of expressing anger.

Attention wives and girlfriends. He’s gotta understand that anger is the wrong tool for the task of influencing you.

If you can show him how you can more readily accept his influence, when he is not being angry, you can help him (and you) to communicate more effectively. Here’s how…

Imagine feeling a decade younger in just two days. It might sound like a dream, but according to a groundbreaking study conducted in a sleep lab, getting enough sleep can make this dream a reality.

The research reveals that adequate sleep isn't just about feeling refreshed—it's a crucial factor in feeling and looking younger.

A hot off the press research paper by an international research team has concluded that you really can make yourself happier by paying other people to do your time-consuming chores.

Unlike the hit you get from a new car smell, freeing up more time positively impacts your daily mood...

The future of humanity hinges on our ability to dissolve barriers and unite to address pressing global challenges.

I’ve been thinking about this notion of how we humans can acquire a transcendent bond with others who are strangers to us.

I’ve called it agape in earlier posts… but science calls it Identity fusion.

Recent research delves into the profound impact of recognizing and embracing aspects of our shared humanity in fostering global cooperation and understanding.

An emotional bank account is an internal measure of interpersonal trust. The balance sheet shows how often bids for attention are met by each life partner.

When you turn toward your spouse, you’re making a deposit, and when you turn away or turn against your partner, you’re making a withdrawal.

A surplus of goodwill will buffer the relationship when the inevitable withdrawals happen…