Strong standards are not about demanding perfection. They’re about protecting core values: honesty, emotional safety, mutual respect, accountability. Unrealistic standards, by contrast, tend to focus ...

Small frustrations compound over time. This 10-question assessment helps you catch them before they erode your connection.

If you’re asked about whether you’re happy with your relationship, you may think it’s as simple as answering a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ question. But what if it’s more complicated than that? If you need a little ...

I’m often asked what my best recommendation is for couples as a board-certified Couple and Family Psychologist. It’s this: Get a comprehensive relationship assessment done, this month, and level up ...

BACKGROUND The assessment of relationship quality is a key construct in family research and relies on several indicators. As answer behavior for sensitive and subjective questions can be biased by the ...