Fighting in a relationship is something almost every couple experiences. It can feel stressful, but sometimes it’s actually a ...

Even the happiest couples encounter conflict. But what they fight about reveals a lot about what's missing in the relationship. As a psychologist who studies couples, I've found that there are a few ...

Breathing slowly. Inhale for four seconds, exhale for six. Drinking water. It's simple, but it gives you a break. Taking a ...

In long-term relationships, it’s not abnormal for small confrontations to snowball into larger ones. Minor grievances seemingly offer partners a soapbox for airing their much greater relational ...

There’s good evidence that learning to live with your loved ones just as they are leads to more happiness for you.

Everyone has a different opinion on whether your relationship changes after marriage. Some marrieds say getting hitched strengthened their bond, while others may feel that officially tying the knot ...

You love your friend to pieces. She’s a sounding board, a support system and someone whose presence in your life you really cherish. The vast majority of the time, you get along like gangbusters, but ...