The problem with the "you complete me" model of relationships is simple math.
"The myth trumpets that 'I am less than whole but with you I can be restored to whole,'" said Victoria Fleming, author of a book inspired by ... more

There is no easy way to break up with a significant other. But you can be kind about it. Linda Young, a counseling psychologist based in Bellevue, Wash., offers advice on how to break up with someone as humanely as ... more

Love will cost a little more this Valentine's Day, as consumers expect to increase spending to an average of $196, up 8% over last year, according to the latest American Express Spending & Saving Tracker. And while most will celebrate ... more

The ceremony in February seemed like a traditional celebration. One of Charlotte Benedict's sons walked her down the aisle in the Eskaton Village Carmichael auditorium, while two of Jim Jordan's sons stood up with him. A minister blessed their union. ... more

When a group of twentysomething NBC pages met back in the 1970s, they never imagined that decades later they'd be as close as sisters, toasting birthdays, helping each other with ailing parents, attending family funerals, even officiating at one another's ... more

This is a short piece about sharing personal space and the potential difficulties in a new relationship. For those who are well into dating and now looking to settle down with a partner, there are a few issues to watch ... more

One of the challenges of even the strongest long-term relationship is the difficulty in keeping things fresh and new.
We are creatures of habit, developing routines that work for us without our having to think about it. It allows us ... more

Both men and women are short changed when sweeping generalizations are applied to the male psyche. Men can not all be painted with broad strokes. Some comments from a poll we took may help build a more complex picture of ... more

Being comfortable in a relationship feels awfully good - but functioning on automatic pilot can get you into trouble. For some couples in the Sandwich Generation, the impetus to examine their partnership comes from the different energies that each wants ... more

It's said too many times: "If I had more time, I could really be romantic." But according to experts, making time for tender moments should be a top priority in a relationship, and it's something couples really need to work ... more

So, you want to fall in love? You are certainly old enough and moving well along your chosen career path. Many of your friends are either married or in committed relationships. You have grown weary of the singles scene and ... more

We hear it all the time. "He just won't make a commitment." "She just wants some space right now." "I'm not sure if I'm ready for a serious relationship."
What does having a fear of commitment really mean? Actually, it means ... more