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Research Digest Items/Studies: Forgiveness and Marital Quality

Research Digest Items/Studies: Forgiveness and Conflict Resolution in Marriage

Research Digest Items/Studies: Forgiveness in Marriage: Implications

Research Digest Items/Studies: In Search of a Common Core

Research Digest Items/Studies: Forgiveness in Marriage: Putting the Benefits into Context

Research Digest Items/Studies: Interpersonal Forgiving in Close Relationships

Articles: Should Women Thank Men for Doing the Dishes?

Anne-Marie Slaughter’s “Having it All” essay in this month's The Atlantic raises important questions about men, women... and gratitude.

Articles: Are Married People Happier?

A new study suggests that getting hitched is good for our happiness.

Articles: Why People Are Not Feet

What's the best way to help build the resilience of loved ones? Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton says care, not tough love, is the key.

Articles: How to Spot an Abuser

Do you sometimes mistake psychological abuse for compatibility? Look to friends for help.

Articles: Creating Emotionally Intelligent Parenting Networks

In a time of toxic stress, Maurice J. Elias says it's time for parents to support each other's emotional development.

Articles: How to Idealize Your Spouse (Without Being a Fool)

A new study says that there's a right way and a wrong way to put your partner on a pedestal.

Articles: The Power of Self-Compassion

Kristin Neff discusses how self-compassion differs from self-esteem, why self-compassion can be hard for Americans, and the transformative effect it had on her own life--part of Greater Good's podcast series.

Research Digest Items/Studies: Does Heartbreak Really Hurt?

Articles: The Beloved Movement

A new movement of wedding photographers applies psychological insights to foster healthy relationships.