Many would say that love is one of the most important human emotions. Although it’s one of the most studied behaviors, it’s the least understood. There’s much debate whether love is a biological or cultural phenomenon.

It’s most likely driven and motivated by both biological and cultura...

According to researchers, romantic love is made up of three elements:

• Attachment: Needing to be with another person and desiring physical contact and approval
• Caring: Valuing the other person's happiness and needs as much as your own

Every relationship is different and special. Each person brings their own history, needs, and wants.

Some things to show love to the people you care for:

• Be open to vulnerability
• Be open to forgiveness
• Do your best
• Apologize for y...

Love, attachment, and affection have an important impact on well-being and quality of life.

Loving relationships have been linked to:

• Decreased risk of heart disease
• Less risk of dying after a heart attack
• Better health habits
• In...

Approach conflict in a healthy way. Rather than avoid it, focus on working out issues in a healthy way in order to move a relationship forward.

• Some suggest that love is a basic human emotion, like happiness or anger.
• Others believe it’s a cultural phenomenon that partly arises from social pressures and expectations.
• Research has found that romantic love exists in all cultures, which suggests that love has a strong b...

Try Loving-Kindness Meditation.

LKM promotes self-acceptance and positive emotions, reduces stress and improves relationships.

It involves meditating while thinking about a person you love or care about, concentrating on warm feelings and your de...