communication in relationships

Learning about love languages was like finding a missing puzzle piece.

Date nights don’t fix everything.

Why the expression of needs can lead to tension—and what to do about it

Exploring the art of connection and building deeper community

Jonah Hills’ texts remind us 'therapy talk' can have a dark side.

Taylor Swift's recently re-recorded album has a lot to teach us about boundaries.

Discerning goodness of fit *before* you get married

With the help of Gottman relationship skills and deep listening, we can better understand people who are different from us.

Lessons in authentic human connection you won’t learn on TV

A song that legitimizes women’s real frustrations with partners’ porn use

Learning about human attachment from a feline friend

Good relationships require not just thinking about your partner, but also awareness of yourself.

A good credit score isn't the only thing to look for in a partner, but it can contribute to a relationship's health

Substituting solutions for apologies

Listening to understand, not to react

(And how to make it easier)

Both compulsive pornography use and infidelity are indicative of intimacy issues. But are they the same?

Grab your stationery, ladies

How much do you really need to know about his romantic past?

When your parents don’t approve of your boyfriend, it’s not about the boyfriend exactly.

What psychologists call ‘cellular memory’ reminds me of what we don’t have—and what we do.

Being a strong woman doesn’t mean rejecting humility.

If you’re wondering if you're on the same page, read this.

Things you’ll want to tell your man, again and again