Donna Shanahan, LMFT

If you’re thinking about ending your marriage, you’re likely facing one of the most difficult decisions of your adult life. …

The loss of a significant relationship can be one of life’s most difficult challenges. Divorce or separation, in particular, increases …

Here’s How to Quit Worrying. There isn’t always something negative on the horizon. Ever felt as if the joy of …

Why continually finding fault may lead to divorce. When you live in the intimacy of marriage, personality flaws or bad …

Will It Work? If your marriage is having problems, you definitely should not wait too long to seek professional help. …

People in love have always savored their relationship milestones: the first date, the first I-love-you’s, meeting each other’s families. Modern …

Physical intimacy is what makes a relationship more than just a platonic friendship. Some couples fall into a negative pattern …

There are times when we have strong romantic feelings toward someone, only to find out that they do not feel …

Is there a right to privacy in marriage? Being honest with your spouse does not necessarily mean you must share …

Finding out that your partner has been unfaithful can hit you like a ton of bricks. Your marriage may be …

Has your marriage hit a rough patch? You are not alone. There’s no reason to panic. Many marriages do hit …

On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that reported cases of three sexually transmitted diseases in the …

Imagine that someone you care about is procrastinating in advance of a vital exam. If he fails the test, he …

Most of us don’t like confrontation — but it’s a fact of life we can’t run from forever. We have to assert …

Does your spouse complain about not feeling well but won’t see a doctor? Does your partner make plans for a …

With virtual reality porn becoming more popular by the day, couples may need to redefine the boundaries of what is …

Two new studies suggest a link between understanding our own emotions and relating to other people’s. By definition, empathy is …

Couples now have intertwined digital lives, and so marital problems can lead to spying through specialized apps, keyboard loggers and …

In the lingo of online dating, submarining begins when someone with whom you have romantic involvement ghosts — or disappears …

Readers of Modern Love may want a good story, but they’re also hungry for advice that can help them navigate …

Phubbing is the practice of snubbing others in favor of our mobile phones. We’ve all been there, as either victim …

I haven’t done a scientific study, but I’d be willing to bet that among the problems most frequently submitted to …

Most descriptions of troubled marriages don’t seem to fit my situation,” Priya insists. “Colin and I have a wonderful relationship. …

You probably won’t be reaching for your violin too quickly but a series of new studies provide compelling evidence that …

We associate good relationships with sexuality, assuming quite naturally that happy couples have sex more often than their miserable counterparts. …

According to a new study, your ability to appreciate your partner’s strengths is linked to their well-being—and yours. Our beliefs …

When a relationship is causing you stress and suffering, follow these five steps to find more peace of mind. Last …

Scientists are finding out how sadness works in the brain—and they’re discovering that it can confer important advantages. Sadness is …

How much rest do we think we need, who is getting the most, and what are the most restful activities? …

It’s not unusual for people to turn to religious figures for comfort in difficult times. But when I saw my …