communication in relationships
Relational Lessons from the 'Red' Album: The Best Kind of Feminist Pop
Taylor Swift's recently re-recorded album has a lot to teach us about boundaries.
You Love Him, But Are You a Good or Bad Fit for Marriage?
Discerning goodness of fit *before* you get married
Communication Skills that Can Bridge Divides
With the help of Gottman relationship skills and deep listening, we can better understand people who are different from us.
What Married Women Can Tell Us About Growing Intimacy
Lessons in authentic human connection you won’t learn on TV
Bebe Rexha’s ‘Jealous’ Reveals a Relatable Issue Many Women Have
A song that legitimizes women’s real frustrations with partners’ porn use
What My Cat Is Teaching Me About Relationships
Learning about human attachment from a feline friend
How Self-Awareness Helps Relationships Become Stronger, and Ultimately, Last
Good relationships require not just thinking about your partner, but also awareness of yourself.
Good Love, Bad Credit? The Surprising Way Your Credit Score Impacts Your Love Life
A good credit score isn't the only thing to look for in a partner, but it can contribute to a relationship's health
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One Simple Communication Change That Can Make a Difference at Work
Substituting solutions for apologies
Learning to Listen without Getting Defensive
Listening to understand, not to react
Just Take the Compliment: Why It's So Hard to Accept Praise
(And how to make it easier)
Is Pornography Use the Same as Cheating?
Both compulsive pornography use and infidelity are indicative of intimacy issues. But are they the same?
3 Times When You Should Absolutely Write a Handwritten Letter
Grab your stationery, ladies
If You Dated Other Guys Before Him—Here’s What You Need to Know
How much do you really need to know about his romantic past?
Selena’s Mom Is ‘Not Happy’ About Bieber—and Here’s Why We Relate to the Tension
When your parents don’t approve of your boyfriend, it’s not about the boyfriend exactly.
Our Miscarriage Forever Changed Our Marriage—Here’s Why
What psychologists call ‘cellular memory’ reminds me of what we don’t have—and what we do.
This One Little Thing Keeps Hurting My Marriage, and Taylor Swift Helped Me Realize It
Being a strong woman doesn’t mean rejecting humility.
5 Tips For Finding Out Where Your Relationship is Going
If you’re wondering if you're on the same page, read this.
Words of Affirmation Guys Want to Hear These 5 Things
Things you’ll want to tell your man, again and again
Here’s What It Was Like to Tell My Boyfriend About My Sexual Assault
As more Weinstein stories come to light, I’m reminded of my own healing.
Beyoncé Isn’t the Only One—What Therapists Want Us All to Know About Cheating
Experts agree on these two key points about infidelity.
Taking an Improv Comedy Class Made Me a Better Girlfriend
Improv comedy and relationships have a lot more in common than you might think.
5 Secrets to Being Approachable When You Meet a New Guy
Never underestimate the importance of approachability in your day-to-day life.
Tips for Rekindling Romance with Your Other Half
These tricks will help you trigger communication with your spouse and make your bond stronger.