- 10 Signs He or She is a ‘Keeper’
Relationships can send you spiraling head-over-heels. But is the person you are dating worth the risk of falling in love?
- Am I Settling … Or Just Being Realistic?
How do you know if your dating standards are unrealistic?
- Can You Really Change a Person?
Many of us want our partners to be perfect; it's the stuff that dreams are made of.
- Demolish the Fantasy. Build the Dream.
Having some concept of what you are looking for in a partner is a good thing—it allows you to focus on relationships with the greatest potential. But what if your wish-list is not realistic, or worse, is made up of attributes that are incompatible with your ultimate relationship goals?
- Do Nice Guys/Girls Finish Last?
Does the good guy (or girl) really win in the end?
- He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
Not so good at reading the significance behind flower petals, tea leaves or tarot cards? Here are some more obvious signals that the person is truly into you.
- Relationship Dealbreakers
Weeding out less desirable dating candidates often involves a wish list. But for some people, that list goes on and on. Here are the real relationship dealbreakers….
- Should You Get Back Together with Your Ex?
Before leaping back into a relationship with an old flame, make sure you aren't going to get burned.
- The Soul Mate Myth
Over 88% of young adults believe they have a soul mate somewhere waiting for them. Clearly, the idea of a soul mate is pervasive one … but is it real?
- Too Good to Be True?
Does something about Mr. or Ms. Right feel just a little wrong?
- 10 Dating Relationship Resolutions
These dating resolutions can increase your chances of finding lasting love.
- 10 Relationship ‘Red Flags’
Ten signs that your relationship may be in trouble.
- 12 Myths About Dating
Common myths and misconceptions about dating.
- 50 Quick Connects for Couples
Small emotional connections between partners can add up to big time relationship satisfaction.
- Are 50/50 Relationships Bad Math?
The modern ideal for a romantic relationship is one in which each partner contributes equally—50/50. It seems like a reasonable configuration, but can be surprisingly difficult to calculate.
- Are You Drawn to the Wrong Type of Partner?
If you are attracted to the wrong type of mate it can be a hard habit to break, TwoOfUs.org explores this issue.
- Are You Oversharing About Your Partner?
Talking too much about your relationship with others can put your relationship at risk.
- Bad Boys, Vampires and Anti-Heroes: The New Prince Charming?
Forget Prince Charming. Based on what Hollywood is cranking out these days, women seem more eager these days to be swept off their feet by a creature of the night.
- Beating Relationship Boredom
Tips to help you and your significant other beat the boredom that sometimes sets in with relationships.
- Can Simply Being Positive Improve Your Relationship?
Simply being positive can dramatically improve your relationship.
- Don’t Blame Twitter—How TMI Can Kill Any Relationship
Oversharing online can have a devastating impact your relationships. Here are some old relationship rules, revamped for new media.
- How Emotional Intelligence Affects Your Relationships
If you are looking to improve your relationship, assessing your emotional intelligence could help.
- How Insecurities Can Harm Your Relationship
Identify the insecurities that may be harming your relationship and what steps you can take to overcome them.
- Jealousy: Taming the green-eyed monster
A little jealousy is normal. But chronic jealousy—especially when expressed to your partner—can threaten your relationship.
- Losing Your Emotional Baggage
Emotional baggage can be difficult to leave behind. Here are tips to help you leave the past behind.
- Love Rules
Here is what relationships experts think about the tried, but not always true, love sayings.
- Managing Expectations, Minimizing Disappointment
Learn how to manage your expectations and maximize the positive in your relationship.
- Must the Truth Hurt? Honesty and Relationships
Everyone says the truth hurts but does it really have to?
- Personal Boundaries and Healthy Relationships
Learn how to set and maintain strong personal boundaries and how they can help strengthen your relationships.
- Personal Boundaries in a Relationship
Good fences make good neighbors. Good boundaries make good relationships.
- Qualities of a Healthy Relationship
Learn to recognize the qualities of a healthy relationship.
- Signs of Manipulative Relationships
Do you feel cornered, pressured, or guilted into certain actions or reactions? If so, your partner may be manipulating the situation.
- Spring Clean Your Love Life
It’s spring and it’s the perfect time to review the state of your relationship. Does your relationship feel healthy and hopeful?
- The Art of Compromise
Being uncompromising on ethical matters makes you a strong person. Being uncompromising in an intimate relationship, however, is often less noble.
- Understanding the Emotional Needs of Your Female Partner
Learning what your female partner values most is essential to making the relationship work.
- Understanding Your Man’s Emotional Needs
Tips for providing your male partner the emotional support he needs.
- What Respect Really Means in a Relationship
How do you establish respect, especially in a relationship where it has been lacking?
- When to Say ‘I Love You’
When is the proper time in a relationship to say "I love you" for the first time?
- Why Forgiveness is Good … for You
Too often, we see forgiveness solely as an (undeserved) kindness we extend to an oppressor. But forgiveness is also a gift we give ourselves—a gift that provides considerable physical and psychological benefits to the giver.
- Your Relationship: Healthy or Unhealthy?
When you think about your current relationship, how do you feel? Do you remember good times together and dream about your future?
