Marriage is often described as a lifelong partnership built on trust, intimacy, and shared goals. But as therapists across the United States increasingly point out, not all relationship problems are ...

Arguing seldom solves problems. It makes things worse. It's important, when things go awry in your marriage or any couple relationship, to try to figure out what's happening and how to fix it.

I regard building and sustaining a loving marriage as one of the most—maybe even the most—important life focus. Why? Much research has established that marriage generally brings major benefits to ...