First Comes Sex Talk With These Renegades of Couples Therapy by Amy Sohn The New York Times, July 1, 2015 Some couples therapists are prioritizing sexual intimacy in relationships rather than safety, attachment and trust.
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The Decisive Marriage
The Decisive Marriage by Tara Parker-Pope August 25, 2014 The New York Times New research shows that couples who are decisive before marriage appear to have better marriages than those who simply let inertia carry them through major transitions.
Does a More Equal Marriage Mean Less Sex?
Does a More Equal Marriage Mean Less Sex? by Lori Gottlieb, The New York Times Magazine, Feb 6, 2014 The author ponders the question of whether couples who have egalitarian marriages have less sex.
Good Enough? That’s Great
Good Enough? That’s Great By Daniel Jones, The New York Times, January 31, 2014 The author examines the coping mechanisms of three types of couples who grapple with how to get their marriages back on track after many years of being together.
Sex and Intimacy After the Baby Arrives
Sex and Intimacy After the Baby Arrives by Catherine Saint Louis December 16, 2013 The New York Times Sexual issues after the birth of a child have not typically been discussed much, but research at the University of Michigan has tried to change that.
In the Middle: Why Elderly Couples Fight
In the Middle: Why Elderly Couples Fight by Susan Seliger December 17, 2012 New York Times Degenerative relationships are not uncommon among the elderly in even the happiest marriages. Both mental and physical changes feed the discord, marriage therapists and geriatricians say.
‘What Were You Thinking?’ For Couples, New Source of Online Friction
‘What Were You Thinking?’ For Couples, New Source of Online Friction by Laura Holson New York Times April 25, 2012 Social media can become a source of irritation for couples. Some spouses have started insisting their partners ask for approval before broadcasting comments and photos.
The Generous Marriage
The Generous Marriage by Tara Parker-Pope, December 8, 2011 and December 11, 2011 in The New York Times Magazine From tribesmen to billionaire philanthropists, the social value of generosity is already well known. But new research suggests it also matters much more intimately than we imagined, even down to our most personal relationships…. Men and […]
The Sustainable-Marriage Quiz
The Sustainable-Marriage Quiz by Tara Parker-Pope The New York Times December 31, 2010 Answer each question according to the way you feel, using the following scale. Answers range from (1) not very much to (7) very much. Then, add up your scores and check the scale below to see how your own relationship ranks. Not […]
The Happy Marriage Is the ‘Me’ Marriage
The Happy Marriage Is the ‘Me’ Marriage by Tara Parker Pope New York Times 12/31/2010 The notion that the best marriages are those that bring satisfaction to the individual may seem counterintuitive. After all, isn’t marriage supposed to be about putting the relationship first? Not anymore. For centuries, marriage was viewed as an economic and […]