Dear Maxwells: I recently saw a video on YouTube and the thumbnail was “why 80% of relationships fail.” This feels like a really high number to me. Is it true that 80% of relationships fail? The ...

Most of us go into a relationship with the idea that it will last. We hope we find the right person who understands us, relates to us, and has similar goals and interests as we do. However, some ...

We’ve all been there: You’re either the protagonist in a doomed tale of cringey romance or the hero in a saga to finally go on a date with your crush. Love really makes life feel like a movie, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Relationships often appear functional on the outside—you get ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. It’s a classic case of schadenfreude, or maybe the shameful ...

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been writing about grace, truth, and forgiveness. This week, I want to bring those ideas home and anchor them in love. Most of us have heard those words before, “Love ...

When the person you're supposed to be closest to keeps you at a distance, it can be painfully frustrating. If you're in a relationship with someone, it can be pretty frustrating if they're keeping ...

Romantic relationships can be a very positive part of a person's life. A stable, lasting, and enriching relationship can even be the center of gravity in the lives of the two people who share it.

Love often starts with excitement, laughter, and endless late-night conversations. But what happens when the thrill fades and silence replaces excitement? This is where emotional maturity steps in a ...