Co-parenting after separation
Everything filed under structures in our relationships coverage, the 13 reports filed on it so far.
Margot Robbie's Ackerley name change sparks
Margot Robbie legally changed her surname to Ackerley after a decade of marriage, a move that has ignited a wider conversation about choice...
Intensive Parenting Attitudes Linked to Stronger Desire
A new study finds that embracing demanding, child-centered parenting ideals is associated with a greater desire to have children, contradicting...
Lost number text reconnects couple for lasting relationship
A woman who lost a man's number after a chance meeting later received his text just as she was deactivating her old phone, leading to a long-distance
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Enhances Learning
Stimulating the vagus nerve in mice after training triggered rhythmic brain blood flow changes linked to better long-term learning, suggesting...
Camille, 65, finds intimacy after kiss
A 65-year-old woman describes how her current partner's patient, affectionate approach contrasts with her previous marriage, where sex was routine and
Schoolteacher crush tests a 20-year marriage
A married parent of two seeks advice after developing strong feelings for a teacher at their children's school, questioning what the attraction means...
Meg Mason's 'Sophie, Standing There'
A review of Meg Mason's new novel focuses on a passive protagonist's intense introspection and emotional recovery after a marriage breakdown.
Parental mental health predicts later sleep
A year-long Israeli study shows that depression and anxiety in new parents forecast poorer subjective sleep quality a year after birth, especially in...
The Closure Trap: Why Waiting for an Apology After a Breakup Could Be Keeping Your Heartbreak Alive
Waiting for an apology or explanation after a breakup can prolong healing and even hold us back from moving forward.
Rebuilding After Infidelity: What Every Betrayed Partner Needs to Consider
An affair can shatter trust and leave couples wondering if their relationship can ever feel safe again. But what is the work needed to help some...
A Newfound Connection with Nature After Loss
A woman shares her experience of finding solace in nature after the loss of her husband, describing how birds began behaving strangely towards her...
Revival of Intimacy in Marriage: A Couple's Story of Hormone Replacement Therapy
A couple's 33-year marriage has seen a significant improvement in their sex life after one partner started hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Preparing to Re-enter Dating After Years of Abstinence
A reader seeking advice on restarting dating after an eight-year hiatus shares concerns about anxiety, financial insecurity, and cultural...