The process that couples rely upon to resolve disputes are their conflict patterns. They not only reveal a lot about their relationship, but they also can portend its future. Arguments that are both ...

I have had the strangest incidents happen recently and am at a loss as how to politely deal with them. My neighbor’s dog comes into my yard regularly to relieve himself, which I obviously don’t like ...

Relationship patterns keep us safe. And in order to break them gently, we need more discernment and less self-criticism.

Family conflicts possess the unique power to wound more deeply than disagreements with strangers, precisely because they occur between people who matter most to us and whose opinions carry the ...

Family tensions can test even the most patient individuals, particularly when one becomes the designated mediator. Research suggests that nearly 65 percent of adults experience significant family ...

Arguments with someone who has BPD can feel intense. Here’s how you can defuse the situation without burning out or abandoning them. The study made an interesting point. The more couples learned to ...

Ever notice how arguments seem to erupt right before birthdays, holidays, or important events? If you’re dealing with a narcissist, this isn’t coincidence-it’s a calculated move. These individuals use ...