No matter how long you've been with your partner, you might find yourself wishing you had your own pad. You know, one that wasn't littered with his dirty socks all over the floor or where you could cook whatever cuisine you please, no matter that lingering smell he loathes. But once you say "I do,"

Most of us think compatibility and love are the greatest predictors of marital success, but research keeps proving otherwise. Or at least, there are a whole bunch of factors that supposedly determine whether you stay hitched or end up splitting. Like how big your wedding is or how long you

I don't see my parents often, and by parents I mean my mother and my stepfather, Denny, of 35 years. They are very private people, and I travel frequently, visiting them as often as I can. In the past several years they have aged considerably in between my visits. My mother — who had always been

Before you call a divorce attorney, there’s one number to dial first: a discernment counselor. Discernment counseling helps troubled couples take one more hard look at their relationship before calling the divorce attorneys, says its creator, Bill Doherty, a professor in the family social science

Whether you're happily in a serious relationship, facing trouble in paradise, or newly single, there's a lot of useful insight to be gleaned from experts who make their living helping couples through the divorce process. Here, their tips for a healthy relationship—and break-up. Take Care of