Matthew McConaughey revealed that he and his wife Camila Alves keep their marriage strong by sleeping in a queen-size bed instead of a king-size, which he says helps them stay close. He also shared other relationship advice, emphasizing communication and addressing issues early. The couple, married since 2012, has three children and maintains a happy home through open dialogue and shared routines.
Matthew McConaughey credits sleeping in a smaller bed with his wife as a key to maintaining their marriage, emphasizing the importance of proximity and quality time, and shares broader relationship and family advice in his new book.
Neuroscientist Tom Bellamy explains that limerence is a state of romantic obsession characterized by intense emotional highs and lows, often driven by uncertainty and unreciprocated feelings. He offers strategies to break free from this cycle, such as limiting contact, transforming positive fantasies into negative ones, and focusing on new goals to foster healthier relationships.
A study from UC Riverside found that couples who gossip together tend to be happier and have stronger bonds, with gossiping serving as a tool for emotional intimacy and trust. The research suggests that sharing perspectives, even through gossip, can reinforce feelings of being on the same team and improve relationship quality.
Ice-T revealed the secret to his 22-year marriage with Coco Austin, emphasizing the importance of keeping the spark alive through "jungle sex." He also stressed the value of being teammates in a marriage and choosing a partner who is ready for all the ups and downs, likening marriage to casting for a movie. Ice-T and Coco's successful marriage is evident in their appreciation for each other, and Ice-T believes he has found the perfect match in Coco.