Blog, page 6
Research-informed articles on communication, conflict, connection and trust for couples, with sources and practical steps. Every article cites its sources and shows when it was last reviewed.
Trust & hard times
How to Stop Fighting About Money
Money fights are rarely just about money. Uncover the values beneath them and use a calm process for money decisions.
Updated , 10 min read
Communication & conflict
How to Stop Fighting With Your Partner: A Calm Guide
Caught in the same fights? Learn why couples escalate, how to pause safely, and the turn-taking method that helps you actually hear each other.
Updated , 10 min read
Conversation prompts & questions
How Well Do You Know Your Partner? 50 Quiz Questions
Fifty quiz questions to test how well you know your partner, from favorites to dreams, with a free interactive version.
Updated , 9 min read
Trust & hard times
Jealousy in Relationships: Where It Comes From
Where jealousy comes from, when it is a normal feeling and when it becomes controlling, and how to talk about it.
Updated , 9 min read
Relationship science
Love Languages: What They Are and What Science Says
The five love languages explained, what recent research says about the theory, and a more flexible way to use it.
Updated , 10 min read
Conversation prompts & questions
Love Map Questions: How Well Do You Know Your Partner?
Love maps are your knowledge of your partner's inner world. Learn the concept and test yourself with questions from easy to expert.
Updated , 11 min read
Check-ins & rituals
Marriage Meeting Agenda: A Simple 30-Minute Template
A 30-minute marriage meeting agenda covering appreciation, logistics, problems and plans, with a free template you can copy.
Updated , 9 min read
Goals & the future
Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Your Anniversary
Anniversary ideas built around meaning, not money: reflection rituals, memory projects and experiences for every budget.
Updated , 9 min read
Trust & hard times
Mismatched Libidos: Handling Desire Differences
Desire differences are among the most common issues couples face. How to talk about them without blame, and when to see a professional.
Updated , 10 min read
Check-ins & rituals
Monthly Relationship Check-In: Questions & Template
A deeper monthly check-in for couples covering goals, money, intimacy and fun, with questions and a fill-in template.
Updated , 9 min read
Date nights
Novel Experiences for Couples: Why "New" Brings You Closer
Research on self-expansion suggests trying new things together can boost closeness. Ideas for novel experiences couples can try.
Updated , 10 min read
Conversation prompts & questions
Questions About Intimacy to Ask Your Partner
Respectful questions about emotional and physical intimacy to help couples talk openly about closeness, needs and comfort.
Updated , 10 min read