Do you ever find yourself in a disagreement with your partner or someone else about something completely trivial and you just want to win?

Everyone thinks their honeymoon period will never end. They hear all the talk about how lust cools over time but promise they will be differen

When you were young, it's likely that you were exposed to "picture perfect" relationships.

Every relationship has its ups and downs. There will be plenty of times when you disagree with your partner or when you cannot see eye to eye

When connecting with a potential friend or partner, your respective political leanings would become known. If there were a chasm, that would be enough to derail the connection quite often. This is not a good thing, but beliefs and opinions can reign supreme.

ree that cheating in a relationship is a dealbreaker. At the same time, at least four out of 10 married couples report that money conversations always lead to a fight

Popular culture does us no favors when it comes to relationships. We’re raised on “love at first sight” and “happily ever after.” This soon morphs into “soul mates” and couples “completing” each other. The sentiments might be sincere, but the outcomes can be dysfunctional.

Empty nest stress is real and deserves your attention. Committing together to therapy is an ideal way to prepare for this monumental life change.

You may have the desire to be a respectful, active, and validating listener. However, if that desire is not translated into action, the point is moot. Worse, your relationships may be damaged. With that in mind, let’s explore ways to ensure you are a good listener.

Generally, you’ll find many different types of intimacy discussed by relationship and/or psychology experts. These include affectional, intellectual, emotional, sexual, recreational, spiritual, aesthetic, and social intimacy. While all of them are important, this common list highlights how often financial issues are downplayed in terms of relationships.

Thanks to pop culture and societal pressure, we may develop unrealistic expectations. We put far too much pressure on ourselves, our partner, and our relationship. Instead of looking to be “completed,” make time to talk about how you visualize marriage going in.

More than two-thirds of people in relationships say money is a stressful topic. This can result in important conversations being avoided.

Relationships can provoke volatile emotions. Having the same old argument over and over is a red flag. It’s crucial that you take these steps to turns things around.

There’s good news about individual therapy. For the vast majority of people, it no longer carries a stigma in many situations.

In the world of rom-coms and celebrity love, the idea of the “friend zone” is undesirable. It’s where people (usually males are depicted) often feel stuck and unseen by the person for whom they feel attraction. This misguided concept undermines the essential value of friendships.

Does your partner ever say "this reminds me of that episode of… [fill in the blank]," when discussing a relationship matter? How often do you do the same?

It’s not the pandemic. It’s the lockdowns. A massive life disruption for nearly a year has placed unprecedented strain on our collective mental health. Part of that strain is leaning directly on any couple's life. They weren’t kidding when they said, “for better or for worse.”

Lower your expectations? I know, it’s not exactly the stuff of inspirational videos. But this suggestion has its place. We live within a culture that often makes promises it cannot keep.

Stress can place internal and external pressure on us as individuals. We can get worn out and out of sorts. Soon irritability and exhaustion start getting in our way.