Browsing: Conflict
Shutting down during conflict is a habit that often goes misunderstood because it’s usually confused with weakness, indifference or an…
Marriage is often thought of as the union of two individuals, falling naturally into forever bliss. The real world, however,…
You’ve likely recognized that you tend to be avoidant if you catch yourself evading conversations that add meaning and richness…
Both researchers and psychologists alike have long been in agreement that intimacy cannot be reduced to a single dimension. It’s…
A surprising number of people are considering sobriety these days, and for many, this has positive effects. But for some,…
Psychological researchers consistently find that love alone is not nearly enough to sustain couples through the ups and downs of…
When we talk about what makes marriages work, the word “compromise” often takes center stage. We imagine two people meeting…
Imagine arguing with your partner so intensely that you end up leaving the house altogether. Both sides are reeling after…
Anger is often viewed in a negative light; as an emotion you want to suppress, avoid or, in many cases,…
Being in a relationship naturally shifts your focus from just yourself to sharing a life with someone else. You trade…