The 90-10 Rule of Conflict
Scientists who study couples in conflict labs have noticed something strange: partners rarely fight about what they think they’re fighting…
Relationship Hacks
Make connecting a habit
I stood in the middle of Mark’s massive penthouse, staring out at the skyline through floor-to-ceiling windows. Everything around me…
The 20-minute connection ritual every couple needs
What’s the secret to a happy, lasting relationship? Some say it’s compatibility and having common values, goals and interests to…
How to do difficult conversations
We’ve all been there. The knot in your stomach as you wait for a meeting you know will be unpleasant.…
Do you want to be helped, heard or hugged?
My default mode when friends or family share their struggles has always been to fix things. I’m a problem-solver by…
Use “I feel” statements for better relationships
You know that sinking feeling when a conversation with your partner veers into the “You always…” zone? Maybe you’re dishing…
Use your photos to reconnect with your loved ones
Our relationships are scattered across countless digital albums and social media memories. But those frozen moments hold the key to…
Make requests, not demands
Early in my marriage, conversations with my spouse often left me feeling resentful and unappreciated. I couldn’t understand why my…
Choose to love your partner (in hard times)
Two years into my marriage, the honeymoon phase ended with a silent, sudden crash. Suddenly, everything that was once endearing…
7 phrases to comfort someone in crisis
We’ve all been there – a friend calls in tears, a family member shares devastating news, a coworker breaks down…