Modern relationships are defined by ambiguity, delayed decisions, and shifting expectations. As cohabitation rises, marriage rates fall, commitment becomes increasingly optional, and many couples find themselves longing for what Dr. Harry Benson calls reliable love: intentional partnership built on clarity, sacrifice, and shared direction. Reliable…

Recently several members of our research team had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Glasgow, Scotland, and attend the International Association for Relationship Research (IARR) 2026 Conference. The conference was held July 8–12 at the Technology and Innovation Centre at the University of Strathclyde. For…

Sometimes a relationship doesn’t fall apart from shouting or slammed doors, but through silence. From the outside, everything appears steady: no explosive arguments, a functioning household, a couple who seem perfectly in sync at gatherings. But inside the home, the emotional silence is unmistakable. Conversations…

Sometimes people don’t fall in love with who their partner is, but with who they imagine their partner might one day become. Someone who only ticks a few of their boxes, but hopefully, with time and experience, can tick all of their boxes. An idea…