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How Do Arguments Affect Relationships Over Time?

Terry Gaspard

Frequent arguments over time can create a lot of stress on a relationship. Learn how to break the conflict cycle by understanding triggers.

Finding Fatherhood All Around Me: A Father’s Day Reflection

Frans Keylard

Research shows emotional connection with father figures is crucial for childhood development. Learn how multiple relationships can fulfill paternal guidance when a biological father is emotionally absent.

My Partner Doesn’t Listen To Me: How To Feel Heard In Your Relationship

The Gottman Institute

Learn the reasons partners stop listening and what it means for your relationship. Here are practical strategies for transforming your communication patterns so that you can reconnect and feel heard.

10 Ways to Celebrate Dad (Without Reinforcing Stereotypes)

Zach Brittle, LMHC

This Father's Day show Dad your true appreciation and love by celebrating him in these meaningful ways.

I’m Lonely in My Relationship: Why It Happens and How to Reconnect

The Gottman Institute

It is painful to feel alone when you are in a committed relationship. You can find yourself emotionally distant from your partner. Learn why it happens and how to reconnect.

The Grass is Greener Where You Water It

Kyle Benson

Building trust and commitment requires intentional effort. Here are fives ways to invest in your relationship.

5 Premarital Conversations to Help You Sustain Love

Katie Golem

Engagement is such an exciting time, but you should have these five premarital conversations before you tie the knot.

The Four Horsemen: Defensiveness

Ellie Lisitsa

Defensiveness is really a way of blaming your partner.

The Four Horsemen: Contempt

Ellie Lisitsa

Contempt is the worst of the four horsemen. It is the number one predictor of divorce, but it can be defeated.

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