relationships

In Eric Barkers new book “Plays Well with Others” he explores how friendship affects happiness. A strong friendship can improve your marriage, job and health.

Her husband died a week after she found out she was pregnant.

Harvard Professor and The Atlantic’s Happiness Columnist Arthur C. Brooks shares his thoughts on how to develop and maintain happiness as you transition to an adult child-parent relationship.

After years of online dating, particularly during the pandemic, single people are burned out from the continued swiping.

Would you throw up a flag or run for the hills? Maria Sansone and Colton Bradford answer some questions asked by the Beches, U Up? podcast.

Bumble relationship expert Shan Boodram joins Current to share her advice on how to spark some romance this summer.

Should you go on that second date? Boston Globe Love Letters columnist Meredith Goldstein talks with Colton Bradford and Maria Sansone about how to navigate relationships.

Sue O’Connell spoke with Anna Martin, host of the New York Times podcast Modern Love, which explores the sometimes messy, sometimes rewarding stories of romance.

Unhappy with what’s going on in Washington? Blame someone. Unhappy at work? Blame someone. Angry at your partner or kids? Blame someone. And now, thanks to social media, you can blame and shame them publicly. There’s so much blaming going on, you have to wonder if anyone takes responsibility for anything anymore. Has it always been like this? And...

The blame game is America’s unofficial national pastime. From our personal lives to our national policies, many of us are quick to point fingers at others for the sources of our problems. But what’s the cost of the endless blame cycle?

An emotional intelligence researcher explains the importance of knowing how to manage the relationships in your life — and why success is all about being “people smart.”

How are the relationships in your life?! Could they use a little love, literally and figuratively?! Relationship expert Dr. Tracy Dalgleish explains why understanding your love languages can be extremely helpful for all relationships and how they can change during different seasons of life.

Want to boost your kids’ confidence and social intelligence? A child psychologist says providing reassurance and validation can make a world of difference. Here’s how parents can do that.

Want to improve your reputation and make people think more highly of you? Speech and communication experts share the common mistakes — including words and phrases — that the most likable people always avoid.

It’s not just The Tinder Swindler. $547 million was lost to romance scams in 2021, up 80% from the prior year. Unfortunately, dating apps can’t guarantee that the person you’re messaging has your best interests in mind. So we talked to sex and relationships researcher Justin Lehmiller for tips on protecting yourself from scams when you’re looking for love.

Natalie talks to Erin Falconer, author of “How To Break Up With Your Friends,” to find out why doing this doesn’t make you a terrible person.

Overthinking and obsessing over your shortcomings or mistakes won’t solve your problems. Psychotherapist Jenny Maenpaa shares how to stop feeling anxious and live a healthier life.

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s divorce has played out publicly and on social media, with West posting constantly about Kardashian, their children, and her new relationship with Pete Davidson. “I do think there are lots of people who have been in emotionally or physically abusive relationships, and they’re cringing as they see this playing out on a public stage,” says...

Harvard economist Laurence Kotlikoff shares the money benefits of marrying your long-term partner — and how to make sure you don’t fall victim to an expensive divorce settlement.

We all have things that we’re afraid of in life. But fear is a natural, human response to encountering something unfamiliar, challenging or uncertain. An emotional wellness coach shares the biggest fears people have, and how to overcome them to achieve success.