Conflict Management

When you are trying to get your point across, it is not helpful to scream louder or longer. That is a waste of time and energy—time and energy better spent reviewing the perspectives of both parties involved.

Can a relationship benefit from taking a break? It all comes down to outlining clear intentions, communication, and goals.

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but can words really hurt me?

A therapist shares seven ways to build trust in your relationship.

Every conflict offers an opportunity for a deeper understanding.

Listen to the women. Listen to the people of color.

If you haven't travelled together as a couple, do it as soon as possible.

If we all follow these rules, together, we can make this a better country.

You can love better tomorrow, even if it’s difficult today.

The point of marriage is not happiness. The point of marriage is growth.

I communicated irregularly with a tendency to criticize, but learning how to communicate assertively ended that pattern.

A look at three “conflict blueprints” to help you and your partner constructively manage conflict around unsolvable problems.