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5 Money Chats That Could Actually Strengthen Your New Relationship

Talking to a partner about finances for the first time can be intimidating. The way we manage our money, from how we spend to what we’re saving for, can feel very personal. Bringing up the “F word” might feel like a big step, but talking about your finances will help

The Secret to a Happy Marriage? Equal Pay (and More Money)

Ah, the age-old question: what’s the secret to a happy marriage? According to Hollywood movies and Instagram quotes, the answer lies somewhere between fate and an undying commitment to fulfill your partner’s happiness. Patrick Ishizuka, a postdoctoral fellow at Cornell University’s Cornell Population Center, however, has a different theory. That

New Dads, Take Note: Being Empathetic Could Be Killing Your Sex Life

New dads, you may want to pay attention. A new Canadian study examined the sex lives of new, first-time parents and found some telling results. Published in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, a survey of 255 first-time parents with infants found that new mothers reported lower sexual desire

Couples Who Drink Together Stay Together, According to Science

Want a better relationship? You may want to sync your drinking habits with your significant other. Science says that couples who drink together stay together. Well, sort of. New research reported in the Journals of Gerontology (Series B) suggests that married couples who have similar drinking habits are happier and more successful in

Toronto Company Uses DNA Testing to Determine a Couple’s Compatibility

Imagine a world where DNA testing can determine your compatibility with someone. Now stop imagining, because one Toronto company, Instant Chemistry, is well on its way to making it happen. In our data-driven world, it’s no surprise many eligible singles would turn to biotechnology to help them with their love lives.