Starting out in a new mid-life relationship? Looking to improve a long-term marriage or partnership? Still looking for that special person? Regardless of where you are in the relationship game, knowing the characteristics of successful, long-term relationships can improve your chances of having one.
What DO the most successful marriages and partnerships have that others don’t? Dr. John Gottman, PhD is a world-renowned expert on marriage and relationships who can predict very accurately which relationships are likely to survive, and which are not. After more than 30 years of research with 3,000 couples, he knows a thing or two about what makes for a successful partnership.
Read his tips here and take one of his relationship quizzes....
OK, any 50ish woman who has tried the online dating thing has sometimes scratched her head over older men looking for women 15 years younger than they. What is that all about?? Fortunately though, there are plenty of men out there who appreciate what a mature woman can bring to the table. Find out what Doug, a 54 year old real estate developer, has to say about the subject!
We all know how miserable arguments can be. Do you know what to do when you and your partner hit a rough patch? Being overly reactive at such a time can complicate an already difficult situation.
James Maxwell, a therapist specializing in individual and relationship counseling, sheds light on how to recognize and better manage our emotional responses when an argument is brewing.