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10 Real-World Examples of Gaslighting in Relationships (and How to Spot Each One)

Alexander Elguren

The cruelest part isn't the lie. It's that you slowly start to believe you're the one who's wrong.

What Is Reactive Abuse…And Can It Be Prevented?

Laura Silverstein

Understanding the dynamic that leads to this escalation is critical in effectively dealing with it.

Pride, Partnership, and the Need for Emotional Refuge

Laura Silverstein

Pride month is an opportunity for partners to provide emotional refuge for one another from a world that sometimes rejects them.

Nature vs Nurture: What Shapes Our Relationships?

Alexander Elguren

Two forces shape who you are. A third decides who you stay with.

5 Ways Genetics Can Impact Your Relationships

Alexander Elguren

Stress response, bonding, conflict style — all shaped by your genes. So how much of your marriage is, too?

Am I Depressed?

The Gottman Institute

Recognize whether you are depressed, understand how it impacts your relationship, and how to deal with depression.

The Myth of Being “Too Needy” in Relationships

The Gottman Institute

Have you ever been told that you are too needy by your partner? Learn why this may be happening and why the idea of 'too needy' is a myth.

Everything You Need to Know about Therapy

Kendra Han

Are you wondering when to get therapy? Learn the Gottman signs of relationship distress, and take steps to improve communication, conflict resolution and more.

Liminal Space: Maintaining Connection Through Life’s Major Transitions

The Gottman Institute

Major life changes often lead to a disorienting liminal space. Discover how to overcome communication barriers and strengthen your relationships here.

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