Shared reality in romantic relationships reduces uncertainty and enhances meaning in life and work, providing clarity and purpose through a co-constructed understanding of the world, independent of general relationship satisfaction.

A new study indicates that gratitude and forgiveness may play a role in lessening the negative association between loneliness and relationship satisfaction in marriages.

A large study finds that regular sex—around once weekly—is typical in highly satisfying relationships, while sexless but happy couples are rare.

Between the lack of sleep and free time, physical, hormonal and relationship changes, and juggling work and other life commitments, many couples find their sex lives take a hit in the transition to parenthood. Continuing through the early years of child rearing…