Pair and Bond

Faith differences within a couple

Everything filed under structures in our relationships coverage, the 13 reports filed on it so far.

A couple with three children explains how ethical non-monogamy has helped them maintain intimacy and see each other as...

Couple says open marriage strengthens their long-term bond

A couple with three children explains how ethical non-monogamy has helped them maintain intimacy and see each other as partners, not only co-parents...

2026-09-14
A woman who lost a man's number after a chance meeting later received his text just as she was deactivating her old...

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

2026-09-06
A couple in their fifties, both with full-time caring responsibilities, describe how scheduled weekly sex and a...

Carers find intimacy by relinquishing

A couple in their fifties, both with full-time caring responsibilities, describe how scheduled weekly sex and a deliberate surrender of control helps...

2026-09-06
A global study finds differences between men and women in key personality traits like patience and risk-taking are...

Study: Gender Gaps in Preferences Narrowing

A global study finds differences between men and women in key personality traits like patience and risk-taking are narrowing among younger generations

2026-09-02
A study found that women are more likely to experience violence from their intimate partners when their partners are...

Women Face Higher Risks of Partner Violence During Weeks Their Partners Cheat

A study found that women are more likely to experience violence from their intimate partners when their partners are having another sexual partner...

2026-08-21
A couple's disagreement over who should sleep on which side of the bed sparks a debate about compromise and comfort in...

Bedside Battle: Should Partners Swap Sides?

A couple's disagreement over who should sleep on which side of the bed sparks a debate about compromise and comfort in relationships.

2026-08-20
A study published in *Scientific Reports* finds that college students who blindly copy AI-generated answers without...

Thoughtless AI Use Undermines College Students' Learning Independence

A study published in *Scientific Reports* finds that college students who blindly copy AI-generated answers without verification experience declines...

2026-08-19
A couple's 33-year marriage has seen a significant improvement in their sex life after one partner started hormone...

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).

2026-08-17
A heartwarming story of a couple's journey, from a chance meeting in Dublin to a lifelong commitment, highlighting the...

The Moment That Changed Everything: A Couple's Unwavering Commitment

A heartwarming story of a couple's journey, from a chance meeting in Dublin to a lifelong commitment, highlighting the power of love and...

2026-08-17
A couple's differing opinions on book annotations have sparked a debate about personal space and shared reading experiences

Should a girlfriend stop annotating her books?

A couple's differing opinions on book annotations have sparked a debate about personal space and shared reading experiences.

2026-08-16
A man recounts the moment he knew he had found his soulmate, and how their relationship has endured for nearly two decades

The Moment That Changed Everything: A Couple's Journey to Lasting Love

A man recounts the moment he knew he had found his soulmate, and how their relationship has endured for nearly two decades.

2026-08-16
A reader seeking advice on restarting dating after an eight-year hiatus shares concerns about anxiety, financial...

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...

2026-08-16
Pam (69) and Mike (71) reflect on how a two-year hiatus from sex has reshaped their relationship, highlighting the...

When Sex Becomes the Glue: How an Older Couple Is Redefining Intimacy

Pam (69) and Mike (71) reflect on how a two-year hiatus from sex has reshaped their relationship, highlighting the emotional challenges and the...

2026-08-16