June 13, 2013: Dads Who Bond With Kids Help Keep Marriage Strong
Sharing housework also key, study found, as is open communication with spouse

June 07, 2013: Sleepy Men Might See Sexual Come-Ons Where None Exist
Study of 60 college students didn't find similar effect in women

June 04, 2013: Anxiety Often Plagues Cancer Survivors and Their Loved Ones
Partners even more likely than survivors to experience fear and worry over long term, study finds

June 03, 2013: Marriages Forged on the Internet May Last Longer
Study found couples who met online were slightly more likely to stay together

May 30, 2013: In Dating Game, Narcissists Get the Girl
Self-admiring men attract mates more easily, study finds

May 28, 2013: A Strong Marriage Can Shield Kids From Dad's Depression: Study
Supportive spouse seems to improve a depressed father's relationship with his children

May 13, 2013: Rich 'Cougar,' 'Sugar Daddy' Stereotypes Might Not Mirror Reality
Instead, couples with big age gaps tend to be poorer, study finds

May 10, 2013: When Teen Dating Turns Abusive and Violent
Parents urged to watch for signs of behavior that affects 1 in 10 children

May 10, 2013: Same-Sex Relationships Pose Abuse Risks, Too
N.Y. woman recounts verbal and physical violence with first female partner

May 03, 2013: Low-Dose 'Pill' Linked to Pain During Orgasm, Study Finds
Women on low-estrogen formulations report more pain overall, and during sex

April 29, 2013: Your Voice Carries Sexual Cues, Study Finds
Women prefer deep voices, men attracted to high-pitched, breathy tones

April 29, 2013: Sex Lives Often an Overlooked Casualty of Traumatic Brain Injury
Researchers say a more holistic approach to therapy would help patients and families

April 25, 2013: Porn Use Has Small Effect on Sexual Behavior, Study Finds
Many other factors contribute to young people having risky sex, experts say

April 18, 2013: People Happier When They Get More Sex Than Their Friends: Study
Those who got less action than their peers tended to be less happy, researchers say

April 17, 2013: Helping Children Make Sense of the Senseless
Tragedies like the Boston bombings require a loving, shared response, experts say

April 12, 2013: Most People Don't Confuse Romantic Comedies With Reality
Young adults in study didn't base relationship expectations on these movies

April 08, 2013: Can Penis Size Sway Women's Choice of Mate?
Shown images of naked mannequins, females tended to favor better-endowed candidates, study found

April 04, 2013: Doctors' Spouses, Partners Say They're Satisfied
Survey found most would choose same relationship given chance

April 04, 2013: More U.S. Couples Living Together Instead of Marrying, CDC Finds
And more women getting pregnant while cohabiting

March 21, 2013: Child Health Experts Come Out in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage
Kids benefit from having stable home, two loving parents, regardless of sexual orientation, AAP says

March 13, 2013: Sports Help Dads, Daughters Bond, Study Says
Many shared activities can help cement relationship, researchers find

March 12, 2013: Gay Men Who Marry Now Living Longer, Study Says
Better HIV/AIDS treatment accounts for improved longevity, researchers note

February 28, 2013: Are Trusting Friendships Easier Between Straight Women, Gay Men?
Study suggests lack of hidden agenda allows exchange of honest relationship advice

February 22, 2013: Relationship Worries Can Make You Sick
Chronic fretting linked to rise in stress hormones, lowered immune response in study

February 14, 2013: Closeness Isn't Always Key to Romantic Bliss
Finding the level of emotional intimacy that's right for both partners is most important, study finds

February 14, 2013: Five Keys to Keep Your Valentine's Heart
Being there for your partner every day more important than gifts or flowers, study finds

February 13, 2013: Do Teens With Happy Home Life Have Happier Marriages?
Positive early family experiences may influence relationship satisfaction in adulthood, study says

February 13, 2013: Most Prefer That Men 'Pop the Question,' Survey Finds
Traditional views on marriage emerge in small on-campus study

February 13, 2013: Valentine's Day a Show of Wealth for Single Men?
Unmarried guys spend the most, signaling their fitness as mates, expert says

February 11, 2013: If Wife Earns More, Husband's Sexual Performance May Suffer: Study
Men in this situation were slightly more likely to be prescribed impotence drugs, researchers found

February 08, 2013: Who Says the Sexes Are Planets Apart?
New study states forget the Mars-Venus divide; the thinking of men and women tend to overlap

January 31, 2013: Sunshine Might Help Love Bloom, Study Suggests
French women seemed more responsive to flirting on bright days than on cloudy ones

January 29, 2013: Good 'First-Time' Sex May Set Stage for Future Enjoyment
Whether loss of virginity was a positive experience or not linked to later sexual satisfaction, study finds

January 29, 2013: 'Coming Out' Can Bring Health Benefits, Study Says
Openness about sexual orientation may reduce stress for lesbians, gays and bisexuals

January 28, 2013: 'Sex With an Ex' Common Among Teens, Young Adults
About half of young couples reunite after a breakup, and half of those have sex, researchers say

January 24, 2013: In Speed-Dating Study, Testosterone Rises in Both Sexes as Love Ignites
But attraction must be mutual to boost hormone

January 21, 2013: Loneliness May Take a Physical Toll
Feelings of social isolation linked to poorer immunity, more inflammation in study patients

January 21, 2013: Tired Couples May Take Each Other For Granted
Less gratitude seen among those with sleep problems, researchers say

January 16, 2013: Height Is Key When Coupling Up, Study Finds
Tall woman, much shorter man happens less frequently than previously thought

December 13, 2012: Legal Unions, Including Marriage, Boost Mental Health for Gay People: Study
Research suggests that everyone benefits from being in a legally recognized relationship

December 04, 2012: College Students: 25 Is Perfect Age for Marriage
But surveyed parents said kids should stay single longer

November 16, 2012: Speed-Dating Lights Up Key Brain Areas
MRI study found one region is activated by looks, another by compatibility

November 15, 2012: Strong Social Support Seems to Boost Breast Cancer Survival
Quality, not just quantity, of personal relationships linked to better outcomes, researchers say

November 13, 2012: Could Hormone Spray Help Men Stay, Not Stray?
Those exposed to nasal oxytocin avoided attractive, unknown women, study says

November 02, 2012: Couples' Sexual Relationships Can Suffer During IVF, Study Finds
Technical focus on getting pregnant may interfere with pleasure, romance

October 11, 2012: Social Media Could Boost Condom Use, Study Suggests
Facebook community made strides by focusing on prevention of sexually transmitted diseases

September 25, 2012: Can Facebook Prolong Post-Breakup Pain?
Those who 'stalk' their ex electronically show more longing, less personal growth, study says

September 22, 2012: Bride's Wedding Jitters May Forecast Stormy Marriage
Women hesitant to marry have much higher rate of divorce, study finds

September 17, 2012: 'Sexting' May Go Hand-in-Hand With Unprotected Sex Among Teens
Study found association with other forms of sexual risk-taking among high school students

September 12, 2012: Lust May Dampen Humans' Sense of Disgust, Study Suggests
Women were less grossed out by 'icky' things when sexually aroused