Relationship success often hinges less on compatibility and more on communication patterns. Four specific communication styles emerge repeatedly in failing relationships, creating destructive cycles ...

In intimate relationships, feeling heard is never enough. At those times when you felt heard in your relationship — when your communication skills worked — did you then feel closer, more connected, ...

You say “sorry” so often it’s become verbal white noise that follows you through every conversation, every interaction, and every relationship in your life. What started as politeness has morphed into ...

“We have trouble communicating” is a very common complaint couples bring to therapists. A focus on improving communication is among the most common components of relationship education programs and ...

Navigating relationship challenges can feel like walking through a minefield—one misstep, and tensions may spiral out of ...

This week, The New York Times sparked online fervor when writer Catherine Pearson penned an article discussing "mankeeping," the hot new internet term describing women's exhaustion and annoyance at ...

Many people believe good looks are the key to strong relationships, but real life proves otherwise. Confidence plays a much ...