Being in love is good for your heart — literally. “There is evidence that being in supportive, happy relationships is heart healthy,” Dr. Joy Gelbman, a cardiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill ...
When you see someone you have an initial attraction to, what is happening in the brain? And how does that change when you are in a long-term, serious relationship with someone? Falling in love can not ...
For a strong marriage, being "in love" should not be the long-term goal. There is a TikTok post going around that insists, “There are only two dynamics that make a marriage last forever." 1. When both ...
Many believe everlasting love simply happens when we meet the right person. However, love is not just a feeling, it is a skill that requires awareness, effort, and understanding our unique partners ...
Love may feel mysterious, all-consuming, even transcendent, but cutting-edge neuroscience is beginning to show us that it is decidedly physical. Falling in love triggers brain chemistry, awakens ...
Love, in its various forms, enriches our lives immeasurably. We can love family, friends, and romantic partners, but the specific intensity and nature of that love can differ significantly. Discerning ...
We’ve all been there—staring into the eyes of our partner and wondering if what we feel is genuine. Maybe it’s the pressure to keep the peace or the fear of being alone that keeps us saying "I love ...
We wear our hearts not just on our sleeves, but also on our screens. Here’s why, according to psychological research. Open any social media app today, and you’ll find that love has gone digital.
One of the few significant constants among the different types of perfectionists—from those who believe they’re already perfect and refuse to accept their flaws to those who believe they can work hard ...
The experience of being emotionally seen—acknowledged, understood, and accepted—can be profoundly healing, particularly for individuals with histories of neglect, invalidation, or relational trauma.