Criticism is a combination of control and judgment. Even "constructive" criticism in intimate relationships can be destructive. How to push back, how to change your own behavior
All of us are driven in some way, but not all drivers are equally good for us. Some derail us or keep us from reaching our potential. Is it time to change what drives you?
Like the weather, the emotional climate of close relationships can quickly change, but you don't need to just endure it. Try on being your own weather-maker.
Resentment is about old wounds that never heal. Often the cure is actively seeking closure, but other times it's about taking responsibility for your own choices.
Those with explosive tempers are driven by several underlying problems. Some of the common drivers, how to manage the situation and take action to prevent further explosions.
For many folks, going too far from home or being away too long can create anxiety. Here are some of the common sources of and how to handle your anxiety so you can enjoy yourself.
We always have an image of ourselves and goals that we seek to achieve. Sometimes it's valuable to take stock, and see if there is a gap between who we are and who we want to be.
It's all too easy to think about relationship problems in terms of what the other person is or is not doing. Try these 5 better ways of thinking about and solving relationship problems.
Many couples live parallel lives where they each are in their own worlds and there is little emotional intimacy. Here are the common causes and tips on how to reconnect.
Tortoise vs. hare couples: One doesn't do well thinking on his feet, the other is more spontaneous, creating clashing coping styles and spiraling arguments. How to break the cycle.
Being hypervigilant may have helped you cope with your family or your environment as a child, but it's hard to turn off as an adult. Here's how to change.
Worrying that others are upset or critical, some people may react with feelings they had as a little kid. Knowing trigger patterns, staying present, and acting despite old feelings can help in vulnerable situations.
When you have an argument, it's natural to try and make up. But stopping there usually only perpetuates a cycle that never works. Here's how to do it differently.
We all leave our childhoods with something that continues to leave us feeling afraid, angry, isolated. Our healing naturally moves through stages. Here's what they are, and how to move ahead.
Good relationships are built on both partners feeling safe, but what each needs to feel that way can be different. A look at some of the common needs and next steps.
If you are living with or dating someone who has an anxiety disorder, it can be difficult at times. Here are some common reactions and tips for how to best help and take care of you.
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