Relationships — whether romantic, platonic or familial — are powerful contributors to well-being. Having close social ties ...

The state of California can recognize you and your partner as a couple without marriage. Through a registered domestic partnership, couples can receive state recognition of their relationship, while ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Along with other gays and lesbians in California, the more than 52,000 registered domestic partners still can’t get married. But starting yesterday, if they split up, they’ll have to ...

If you’ve ever brushed off marriage as “just a piece of paper,” get ready for science to change your perspective—and maybe even melt that cynical streak. Research shows marriage’s perks stretch far ...

If you think marriage is nothing more than a legal formality, get ready for science to surprise you and maybe even soften that skeptical heart. Research consistently shows that marriage comes with ...