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While you could fill the void with small talk, asking your partner thought-provoking questions—about their likes, dislikes, fears, hopes, etc.—is the key to strengthening your bond. In fact, ...

That is, they’re in romantic relationships with AI chatbots. What might sound like the stuff of tabloid gossip is actually ...

What if you could create your perfect partner? Maybe they’d be fluent in sarcasm. Or they could share your niche interests. Maybe they’d just be a great listener. Some people have built their perfect ...

Social media are a breeding ground for jealousy. It could be a new follower liking your partner's profile pic, an ambiguous ...

How partners perceive each other's personalities may outweigh the reality, new research finds—particularly when it comes to ...

Although many milestone vacations celebrate romantic anniversaries, my recent trip to Jamaica honored something I feel is just as important — 20 years of friendship with the girl I met in fourth grade ...

Quick, without thinking: Who's your best friend? Did you think of your college roommate? Your buddy you met at work years ago? Or, did you think of your romantic partner? Perhaps surprisingly, it's ...