Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Most people fear conflict because it feels like a threat to the ...

Before saying "I do," family lawyers and mental health professionals suggest looking closer at specific behavioral patterns ...

Conflict in marriage is often treated like a problem to solve or, worse, a landmine to avoid. Many couples believe that a “healthy” relationship means steering clear of arguments or resolving them ...

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I regard building and sustaining a loving marriage as one of the most—maybe even the most—important life focus. Why? Much research has established that marriage generally brings major benefits to ...

My parents recently celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary. They met while traveling through Spain in 1971 and married six months later. My mom has always said it hasn't all been rainbows and ...