Summoning all my willpower, I ease myself from my lover's arms and slide out of bed. I pick up my discarded underwear and scoop up my dress from the living-room rug.

So, let this serve as a reminder that it can literally take two seconds to make someone's day as soon as they wake up, and if ...

Danielle Bayard Jackson, author of “Fighting for Our Friendships,” has been studying the science of connection, cooperation, and conflict for 10 years.

Since then, they've shared plenty of snuggles, walks, laughs, matching pajama selfies, and puppy kisses! Whether your dog ...