Maybe it's a blowout argument with your partner, that unspoken tension with a friend, or even a work meeting that got unexpectedly heated. Whatever the scenario, conflict is an inherent part of being ...

Understanding the prevalence of mental health obstacles is a necessary piece of the puzzle when we think about reconciliation—particularly in our families... - Published on August 15, 2025 As I sit on ...

I confess, in those critical moments when conversations with my wife tilt unsteadily between building tension or avoiding it, often my first reflex is to quickly pivot away, to scramble out of the ...

Is it just me, or does it seem like we’ve regressed, as a society, in our ability to handle conflict? “Conflict” might actually be too strong of a word. It seems like we’re less able to effectively ...

Even in the healthiest of relationships, conflicts are bound to arise. But how you deal with them speaks volumes about the strength of your bond. Passive-aggressive phrases like “I guess I’ll just do ...

When we experience lies, betrayal, or other relationship transgressions, we tend to see ourselves as the one being wronged (i.e., the “victim”) and the person who hurt us as the wrongdoer (i.e., the ...

Infidelity is common in romantic relationships in the United States. In a recent study of more than 22,000 people, 16.48 percent admitted to being physically intimate with someone other than their ...

Many of us already know the components of a healthy relationship — things like strong communication, total honesty, and unwavering commitment. But most people don't actually know what these qualities ...

When couples walk into Dina Chavira's therapy room, she often sees the emotional wear of unspoken needs and unresolved tensions. But among the happiest, something else shows—effortless habits that ...

Conflict styles are basically the go-to patterns we all fall into when things get tense with someone else. You know how some ...