And then there’s a simple biological fact. “I’m very afraid that all my good eggs are drying out,” she said. “I’m not going to have the energy to be a mother if I’m like 45 and slightly menopausal.” ...

THE problem with modern marriage, according to conventional wisdom, is that today's couples don't make marriage their top priority and put their relationship above all else. As one of my students once ...

When it comes to marriage, Gen Z is rewriting the rules. This generation’s approach to relationships is a breath of fresh air, where flexibility, equality, and personal freedom are prioritized.

Psychologists disagree on whether expecting your marriage to be a deeply fulfilling relationship makes it more likely that the union will thrive, or that it will doom you to disappointment. Expecting ...

According to psychologist Albert Ellis, we tend to live according to our belief systems. These are the things we hold to be true about the world, ourselves, relationships with other people, and so on.

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Bible (Matthew 11:28) “Expectations are what we think will happen, while reality is what actually transpires. While we hope ...

We all have expectations. We expect the sun to rise and seasons to change (all in one day for those of us in Tennessee). We expect our spouse to put their dirty clothes in the hamper. We expect the ...

Most couples enter marriage with positive expectations about their partner and their future together. Positive expectations have important benefits. They allow us to think positively about our partner ...