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Relationships

Rekindle Romance: Creative Date Night Ideas

By Janeen Lewis | May 1, 2024

“Feeling close to your spouse or partner is often the result of spending time together, doing things you both enjoy,” says couples counselor Alexa Elkington in Psychology Today. “Partners who […]

Simple Habits That Keep Romance Alive When You’re a Busy Parent

By Nancy Schatz Alton | March 11, 2024

I’ll never forget the acquaintance with older children who advised me — pregnant with my first child — to take care of my marriage during the first few years of […]

The Affection Effect in Marriage

By Christa Melnyk Hines | April 30, 2020

Show Your Love! “They must still be dating,” my friend whispered to me. We were standing shivering at my son’s soccer game before the coronavirus swept the nation and we […]

Why One Text Message is More Romantic Than a Hundred Valentine Cards

By Dr. Kelly Flanagan | January 30, 2015

On Valentine’s Day, we try to purchase romance with one night of intense togetherness. But romance can’t be purchased, and the most romantic things may be the things we do […]