Disagreeing with loved one's isn't necessarily bad. What hurts is when you don't know how to fix problems in a relationship. Misunderstandings between you and someone you love can trigger some of the worst stress in your life. These tips can…
Does your partner get defensive? When you try to discuss something, do you think: “I can’t talk to him without him getting mad” “Why is my wife so defensive?” “My husband gets defensive when I tell him how I feel” When…
Are you seeing signs that unresolved issues are hurting your relationship? When you don't know how talk about relationship problems, you're left: Feeling shut down when he touches you, because you feel angry, put-off, resentful, rather than affectionate Fearing a bad…
If you're newly engaged, you may be spending a lot of your time planning the wedding. But while you're focusing on the flowers and the flavor of the cake, here's why it's good to spend time preparing for your life together,…
We all have a deep hunger to be known, respected and loved. But we fear being vulnerable, which is essential to being present with another. Why is being vulnerable so hard? Our need to belong is essential to our wellbeing. But…
When we want to show empathy, most of us have a good feel for the basics. We can say, "You sound mad," or "...glad," or "...frustrated," depending on what we hear. Empathy does go a long way to help your relationship.…
"Here's what I love about you..." Have you ever longed to hear your partner open up about feeling touched or moved in being with you? Do you sometimes wonder what your loved one's experience is like at certain moments? You may…
What usually happens when couples fight? It's tempting to think, "It's my partner's fault." Finding fault may seem normal and natural. We do it without knowing it. But there's a problem with faulting your partner when you disagree. Blame gets in…
Build a Stronger Love With These 10 Tips Think of your relationship as a garment you want to last a lifetime. To keep it looking and feeling great, you would strengthen the seams, mend any small rips, and avoid damage to…
Why Does Fighting with Your Partner Hurt So Much? Relationship problems trigger huge emotions. You want to talk with your spouse or boyfriend or girlfriend without getting angry. So why does it keep happening? Fighting threatens a person's sense of safety.…
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