Samantha Burns

Nov 1, 2023 | yourtango.com | Samantha Burns

Whether you're married or just starting your relationship, learning to love and trust one another while understanding conflict resolution will help you through disagreements. No one wants to think about divorce when they're newlyweds or recently engaged, but many conflicts disrupt your marriage and happiness, so it's best to address these issues head-on to avoid problems down the line. Having the same argument over and over for the rest of your life is daunting.

Jun 27, 2023 | yourtango.com | Samantha Burns

You’re not the only one who has invested months or even years into a relationship because you convinced yourself that you found “the one,” only to feel duped later on. When you’re in the courtship phase, your brain produces chemicals, which act like a love potion — enhancing excitement, focus and attention. This leads to that giddy and happy feeling. If you throw sex into the mix, the bonding hormone makes you feel even more connected to your partner.

Jun 26, 2023 | yourtango.com | Samantha Burns

Thinking of getting back with an ex? Here are some questions to ask yourself (as well as to discuss with your ex-boo) before hopping back into a relationship. A word to the wise: Reflect on why you’re considering getting back together. Always remember that there was a reason you split up in the first place. Have those issues been resolved? If not, what makes you think the relationship can survive them this time around?

Jun 26, 2023 | yourtango.com | Samantha Burns

Sure, you might not be as rich and famous as Bey and Jay, but you may share some of the same traits that it takes to be a power couple!Being a power couple isn’t just about good looks, wealth, and career success. It’s about having a teammate mindset — a "we" instead of a "me" mentality, which enables you to create a strong foundation. Urban Dictionary defines a power couple as: "A relationship between two people who are equally as cool as each other.

Jun 24, 2023 | yourtango.com | Samantha Burns

If you've been cheated on before, you know how earth-shattering this experience can be. Apart from a loved one's death, infidelity is probably the most emotionally painful experience. An affair is a real threat that can destroy any relationship. The problem is, it's not always so clear when you or your partner crosses that blurry line into inappropriate behavior.