Who says love loses its sparkle with age? If you're in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, you might have experienced relationships, disappointments, and lessons that have shaped you as a person and a partner.

Ego seems to play a big role in sabotaging modern dating. It can create a wall between romantic partners, making it difficult for them to provide one another with safety, reassurance, and proper love.

Self-love is sometimes thought to be an appreciation for one's own worth or value. The words "self-love" are not generally used in psychology research. Instead, research is conducted on topics like ...