Here’s the No. 1 phrase used in successful relationships

For the past 50 years, we've been putting love under the microscope.

As psychologists, we've studied more than 40,000 partners about to begin couples therapy. We've also been happily married to each other for 35 years, so we know a thing or two about successful relationships.

While every partnership is unique, with its own set of challenges, there's one thing that all couples have in common: We want to be appreciated. To be acknowledged for our efforts. We want to be seen. [ read more ]