Student Jake Benoit works for a caregiving agency that matches those in need with students in the medical field. He loves his connection with seniors.
Margaret Burke, 61, lives in Taiwan and is caring remotely for her 91-year-old mother in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, but wants to move back.
Rebecca Black, 63, has raised her grandsons since 2020. She left her job to care for them full-time, resulting in financial strain.
Cynthia Gonzalez, 58, is raising two of her grandchildren in Tucson, Arizona, leading her to put any retirement plans on hold to pay for expenses.
Research shows that commitment reveals itself through small, repeated behaviors that shape trust, intimacy and long-term stability.
"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader doesn't want to pay for her sister's rehab.
Madalyn Conchola, 62, adopted four of her granddaughters, ages 7 to 19. It's been a financial hit, but her granddaughters are doing well.
Do you and your partner have what it takes to build a relationship that stands the test of time? Here are two strong, research-backed ways to tell.
Rates of gray divorce have risen sharply over the past few decades — and experts have a few theories as to why.
Most people would frame lies as a danger to relationships. But according to research, some forms of dishonesty may actually help couples preserve their love. Here’s why.
Many couples default to watching TV after work. But psychologist and relationship expert Mark Travers says the happiest couples use their evenings in ways that invite a little bit of novelty.
Attraction will naturally change over time. Here’s what actually sustains a lasting relationship, according to rigorous psychological research.
Before a new week begins, the happiest couples pause. Mark Travers, a psychologist who studies couples, shares the five simple check-ins help them stay close and emotionally in sync.
Two couples tell BBC News about overcoming social stigma in their age-gap relationships.
A new Gallup poll finds support for same-sex marriage and relationships in the U.S. has stopped rising after two decades.
The Engelmans met in 1953 and have been married since 1956. "I think every gesture of kindness and love strengthens the relationship," says Rosalyn Engelman.
Many parents spend their days managing schedules, chores and responsibilities. This Father's Day, a parenting expert shares five "fun dad" habits that can increase joy and strengthen parent-child relationships.
Carol Leonard, a 65-year-old grandmother in Baton Rouge, raises her grandsons alone, facing financial challenges without legal custody support.
Frankee Grove needed a roommate. She got the worst one imaginable.
Love gets all the credit. But new research suggests what actually holds couples together is something quieter, and far more specific.
My adulthood has been filled with the responsibilities and routines of fatherhood. Now, I have to figure out what life looks like without kids.
We were committed to homeschooling, but as our son grew and our work changed, we realized he needed something different.
One that actually brings men and women together.
Every parent hopes their adult child will still want to call, still want to come home, and still choose to let them in. Child psychologist Reem Raouda, who has studied over 200 kids, shares what not to do if you want your kids to stay close with you later on in life.
Keara Callahan left corporate work to pursue social media influencing. She said that living with her parents made the career switch possible.
Not all one-sided friendships look obvious. These three patterns reveal when a relationship has quietly become emotionally unbalanced.
Manipulators often use subtle phrases that sound kind but are actually forms of gaslighting, love bombing, and emotional control. Communication experts Kathy and Ross Petras share how to spot red flags early.
When I went to Las Vegas for a conference, I met my future husband and fell for him in 24 hours. Thirteen years later, we live in Trinidad and Tobago.
You experience commitment in the present before you ever define it in the future. These three signs make it visible, according to psychological research.
Becoming a father taught Zach Ellams how to overcome shame.
Samantha Ross was suspicious about Adam’s sweet disposition. Then a surprising act of kindness brought her guard down
The actor says the grief of his parents' brutal deaths and the arrest of his own brother left him in a "trance".
A guide to disposing of all the things your parents accumulated over a lifetime. Plus, 10 tips for organizing your own stuff to spare your kids trouble o conflict.
These three habits are far more reliable relationship anchors than any elusive ‘spark’ or ‘chemistry’ you've been taught to chase.
There are virtues in growing up in a pack.
Ira Brown, 73, raised her children, granddaughter, and now three great-grandchildren. She's unsure she'll live to see her great-grandchildren grow up.
Duke reportedly fears his children will not get to meet king after government declines request for police protection
My daughter comes home from college, and we get to deepen our relationship. But I also love when she leaves so I can focus on my new life without her.
Some see a double standard: Japanese men who clean in public while their wives do all the housework.
The philanthropist always saw Epstein for who he really was – despite his meetings with her then husband Bill Gates. Now carving out a life on her own terms, she explains why she’s focused on the fight for women’s health
India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dropped to 1.9 children per woman – lower than the benchmark level of 2.1.
Thirty years after my parents were pressured into placing me with an adoption agency, I finally reconnected with them. But it was nothing like the neat stories you see on TV
I was rushing towards the turnstile when I noticed a bundle of clothes in a corner. I walked over, peeled back a dark sweatshirt, and saw him
Lindsey Hall came across a conversation her boyfriend had with ChatGPT that included harsh thoughts about her. She said it ended their relationship.
I moved for my military husband but kept my job across the country with an arrangement of flying between Oklahoma and South Dakota almost every week.
Victoria says she and David have always tried to "protect" their children, following a rift with their son.
Olivia and Liam have topped the list of baby names in the United States for 2025, marking the seventh consecutive year.
Building a trusting relationship is the goal for most couples. Harvard-trained psychologist Dr. Cortney Warren shares eight things emotionally secure couples talk about to have a happy and successful relationship.
Rosalyn and Irwin Engelman have been married for nearly 70 years. She shares the surprisingly simple ritual that has kept them in love even to this day.
Lasting love doesn’t ask you to give more of yourself. It asks you to be more settled within yourself. Here’s what that actually means.
