The Most Common Toxic Relationship Pattern (And How to Break It)
Toxic relationship patterns are repetitive behaviors couples carry out that damage their bond.
Kindness Improves Relationships
Humans often save their worst behaviors for people they are close to. Science suggests, though, you might need to change your ways if you wish for a long-lasting and happy liaison.
Maintain Mystery and Keep Relationships Interesting
A healthy dose of mystery can be good for your relationship. You don’t want to give away everything all at once and leave nothing for future dates and conversations. Here are seven ways you can keep your relationship interesting without playing games.
Four Reasons to Seek Couples Counseling
Couples seek counseling for many reasons – sometimes it’s for a “tune-up” or for help with a particular situation. The four most common complaints I see in my practice are about communication, conflict, infidelity and physical intimacy.
Finding Real Love vs. Hollywood Love
all that pressure some of us put on ourselves to find the “right” partner will not amount to much if we aren’t right with ourselves. That means working toward being “complete” on our own. And then being open to another “complete” person as a partner.
How to Pick the Right Partner
Picking partners who are wrong for you? Struggling in your current relationship? Here’s how to pick the right partner.
Three Misconceptions about Couples Counseling
Many couples wait too long to seek help with their relationship because of misconceptions about what couples counseling is like, or how it can help.
Dancing Through Your Relationship: Trust in a Couple Relationship
A successful relationship relies on trust and a secure connection in the same way dance partners rely on each other not to get dropped in the dirt. The safer you feel, the easier it is to dance freely knowing someone is there to catch you if you fall.