Susan Krauss Whitbourne

Having faith in your partner’s commitment is a fundamental part of relationship satisfaction. But what if your partner has a crush on someone else? These cues will give it away.

Letting your emotions get out of control is unpleasant and a sure way to ruin relationships. New research provides tips on how the emotionally intelligent keep their cool.

How Emotionally Intelligent People Manage Their Emotions - Susan Krauss Whitbourne

Most people fear that if their partner is a person with narcissistic qualities, they should get out. New research will help you decide whether the relationship can be saved.

The idea that your earliest relationships in life set the path for your future is basic to attachment styles. New research shows what to expect as you head into that future.

Most people would agree that wanting exclusivity with your partner is fundamental to commitment, making jealousy a natural fear. New research shows three ways to keep it in bounds.

3 Ways Jealousy Can Threaten Your Relationship - Susan Krauss Whitbourne

The idea that marriage is for the young flies in the face of evidence that late-life couples can decide to commit to a permanent union. Here's what helps those relationships work.

What Does It Take for a Late-Life Marriage to Succeed? - Susan Krauss Whitbourne

Life can throw you a variety of disappointments from romantic breakups to job loss. New research shows chances are good you’ll bounce back, your self-esteem intact.