Relationships

The costs associated with attending a wedding — gifts, accommodations, parties — don’t change based on your relationship status.

Despite the reputation dating apps have of not facilitating long term relationships, most users say a romantic partnership is the goal when using the apps.

For members of the wedding party, a cornucopia of expenses and the expectation to also purchase the newlyweds a gift can seem excessive.

Not including a gift, bridesmaids spend, on average, more than $1,600 being in a wedding, according to 2024 data from The Knot.

Americans age 50 and older are divorcing at much higher rates, and women are financially vulnerable.

The most successful couples, according to psychologists, regularly express devotion, understanding, and contrition.

Ghosting isn’t the only way to digitally reject someone. Now, psychologists and dating experts are talking about a different phenomenon: breadcrumbing.

Is your relationship complicated, somewhere between single and taken? You might just be in what’s now known as a situationship. Former Tinder and Bumble sociologist Jess Carbino explains the term, a new take on friends with benefits.

If you’re not particularly good at confronting people, a friend who never pays you back can cost you a significant amount of money.

Melody Mendez talks to Dr. Jacquie Del Rosario about the tools every couple needs to keep their marriage loving and strong after baby.

When couples move in together for the first time, many financial questions and tasks arise, leaving room for disagreement and awkwardness.

The term stems from the 1944 thriller “Gaslight” and refers to a form of psychological manipulation. A study sheds light on why perpetrators may engage in gaslighting in romantic relationships.

Unmarried first-time homebuyers make up a large portion of the market for the first time. While they are making it possible, there are a few things to consider.

Some women say they’ve had a date ask for his money back after they explained they didn’t want to go out again.

Moving in with your significant other can be an exciting way to save money. But take these steps to minimize the financial stress that can also crop up.

Sue O’Connell chats with Rev. Irene Monroe about accusations of Jonah Hill’s ‘therapy speak’ and Keke Palmer’s boyfriend calling her out on social media.

Relationship experts urge caution about the findings.

Weirder than green flags, less concerning than red flags, are beige flags something to worry about — or to celebrate?

Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen play best friends in a new comedy series for Apple TV+ called “Platonic,” but unlike many stories of male-female friendships, these two are just friends, as the show title suggests. The actors say keeping the friendship intact was important to them. They’ve each had strong friends of the opposite sex. Rogen says he’s on a...

Renowned psychologists Drs. John and Julie Gottman have studied more than 40,000 couples. They’ve also been married to each other for 35 years — here’s their No. 1 tip for a successful relationship.