Expecting a spouse to be both friend and lover is a relatively new concept. Some think it’s asking too much. By Catherine Pearson Stephanie Lopez is effusive about her husband’s good qualities. He is ...

Two Plus Two: Couples and their Friendships with other Couples One of the biggest challenges for couples is to determine how to spend their time - do they spend it alone with just each other, alone ...

As she often does, Amy Poehler hit on a resonant and universal truth that people with partners have to contend with in a recent episode of her podcast, Good Hang with Amy Poehler: unfortunately, ...

New research reveals that surprisingly few people consider their partners as friends. Those who do, however, have much more satisfying relationships. Here’s why. In total, just 36% chose to include ...

New research examines how social approval from different sources predicts relationship quality for intercultural couples. Researchers found that having supportive friends can be a powerful protective ...