Being in love and having a healthy relationship is often characterized as a collage of all the big moments — confessing your love for each other, having big arguments, getting married, or grandiose ...

The cultural narrative around relationship success often emphasizes significant moments: elaborate date nights, thoughtful gifts, and carefully planned vacations. However, relationship scientists are ...

I’ve always tried to be thoughtful and do kind things for others when the opportunity comes up — maybe not as much as some ...

Even though marriages and long-term relationships are often defined by major events — like having kids or moving in together — it’s actually the little things that matter most. From sparking intimacy ...

DEAR ANNIE In a world that often feels rushed and stressful, I have started to pay more attention to the little things that brighten my days. My neighbor waves from her porch every morning when I head ...

I recently spoke with Rob Cross, coauthor of the book The Microstress Effect with Karen Dillon. In our discussion, I asked Cross: What is a microstressor, and how can not dealing with microstressors ...