If you’re in a troubled marriage or other close relationship, you may be asking yourself what went wrong. How could the good times you once had turn into the dark days you feel you’re [...]

What do happy couples know how to do that unhappy ones don’t?This is the question behind a new meta-analysis of 21 unique research papers on the role of empathy in fostering satisfaction in marriage and [...]

Does the thought of going to counseling sound frightening to you or your partner? If the answer is yes, maybe that’s because we associate therapy with relationships that are in serious trouble. But couples [...]

Relationships are the center of our existence as humans. They define who we are and bring us some of life’s greatest pleasures and sorrows. Some of our relationships come about naturally, but others take [...]

Depression is a difficult place to live. Statistically speaking, more women than men will deal with depression over the course of a lifetime, yet we know that millions of men will face this difficulty, [...]

Here in the Phoenix area, we enjoy abundant sunshine all year long. This should be a really good thing for those suffering from depression. But is sunlight really enough to lift your mood, especially if [...]

While all children look forward to the relaxation that summer brings, kids whose parents are no longer together must deal with the complication of having two parents who sometimes seem unable to make arrangements. [...]

It's summertime, and the living is easy. At least that's what the old song says – and looking at your friends’ Facebook pages, you might agree. But for some, summer isn't quite the funfest it’s [...]

Whether it's your first weekend getaway or that highly anticipated, much-romanticized honeymoon trip, travel puts serious pressure on your relationship. Even one high-stress trip can result in painful rifts that hurt you as a couple.Your [...]