When we expect too much of our spouses, we start to drive them away. Here are two types of emotional burdens that weigh too heavily on a marriage. At the start of a marriage, love might feel ...

‘I want a separation,’ I told my husband. He was stunned into silence. ‘I’ve rented a flat down the road for three months, so we can “bird-nest”, you know?’ I added. My husband didn’t know what ...

Not all marriage problems are easy to see. Some of them, even common marriage issues, can slip under the radar, slowly wreaking havoc on your relationship. Problems like an unfair split in emotional ...

Have you ever felt mentally exhausted as you try to remember the never-ending to-do list in your head? Remember to bring a treat to your child’s class party, call the insurance company about an ...

Sociologist Allison Daminger’s new book on the cognitive labor of family life is insightful but incomplete. Last year, our twins started kindergarten, and I started what I very much hope will not be a ...

Research suggests marriage may be linked to longer lives for men, but studies reveal women’s health benefits depend on ...