Avoiding Relationship Conflict Isn’t As Safe As You Think If you’re making efforts at avoiding relationship conflict, you certainly are among many couples who also refrain from making their needs known. Often we’re afraid to speak up to our partner for any number of reasons, such as: “It’s a small thing, and maybe it’ll get…
Communication in Relationships Can Be Challenging for Many Couples. Problems with communication in relationships can lead to misunderstandings, hurt feelings, arguments and, over time, a reduction in connection and closeness. On the other hand, good (and even great) communication in relationships results in maintaining closeness and trust and being able to positively resolve different points…
How to Control Anger: Yes, You Can Tame the Beast! You’re not alone if you and/or your partner struggle with how to control anger in your marriage or relationship. Do any of the below sound familiar:? — “One or both of us gets easily triggered when certain issues are brought up (such as his or…
Nagging Wives. Do Husbands Create This? Sort Of… I have news for you, and you might not like it. If you are a man who sees his wife nagging, criticizing, or not letting something go, then this post is for you. Last week I wrote about women not being able to see their contribution to…
What Makes it Hard for Women to See Their Part in Relationship Problems? When you feel like you do everything for everyone and get no consideration in return, it’s hard to have sympathy for your spouse’s complaints about relationship problems. Maybe you can’t see anything but how you are being taken for granted. When you are…
How Can I Tell if I want to End My Relationship? Am I just Exhausted and Burned Out? What’s the Difference Between the Two? Entering couples therapy can feel like starting a marathon when you are tired of running. Most of the time, a couple comes in and they aren’t even sure how to know…
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