Control struggles between partners are often the ruin of a couple. But what is a battle for “control” in the context of a relationship? When I introduce this concept in couple’s therapy, there is ...

One-sided relationships happen when one partner is doing most of the emotional or relational investment while the other ...

A relationship can become toxic when one person starts to have more control than the other, and there is a breakdown in communication. Someone may start to feel pressure from their partner or partners ...

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Imagine a hostage situation. A woman is trapped in her home, and her life and the lives of her family members depend on how well she obeys her captor’s commands. A hostage negotiator calls and asks if ...

When it comes to finding lasting love, chemistry and compatibility often take center stage in discussions about relationships. However, relationship experts are increasingly highlighting an often ...

Think you know the difference between a rule and a boundary? If not, your relationship might just suffer. Here’s why. Few concepts have caught fire in the pop psychology, relationship and self-help ...