The data show this again and again. The retreat from marriage is the biggest factor in the recent declines in happiness. Marital status is one of the most powerful predictors of well-being — more ...

It's okay to go to bed angry, and other surprising marriage advice.

For decades, marriage advice has focused on a wife’s happiness—but modern relationships reveal a powerful truth: balance is everything. Marriage has always been seen as a partnership, yet for ...

BIANNA GOLODRYGA, SENIOR GLOBAL AFFAIRS ANALYST: Well, we turn to what role does marriage play in an American society? Well, our next guest says it is essential in maintaining happiness and prosperity ...

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While marriage can be hard work, a new survey suggests it can also be a powerful elixir for happiness. Adults who are married report being more satisfied with their lives than those in any other type ...

“The happiness of life is made up of minute fractions, the soon forgotten charities of a kiss, a smile, a kind look, a gentle word, a heartfelt compliment.” ~ Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Source: ...

Why do so many individuals and couples seek help when they are having marriage problems? Most people who get married want to live happily ever after. They intuit that a happy marriage can bring ...

It’s not easy to calm down and think straight during a heated exchange, but wives who do may have happier marriages.more Every couple argues, and some conflict may not be bad for building a ...

Get married. This is the advice of sociology professor Brad Wilcox, director of the National Marriage Project. In a conversation with Michel Martin, Wilcox makes the case for marriage as a positive ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...