Emotionally Intelligent Couples

Emotional intelligence may be one of the most important building blocks to success in a committed relationship.

Understanding Must Precede Advice

Kyle Benson

Learn how to use conflict as an opportunity to understand and get to know each other better is a vital part of attunement.

Transforming Criticism into Wishes: A Recipe for Successful Conflict

Kyle Benson

For conflict conversations to succeed, you must state your feelings as neutrally as possible and transform any complaint about your partner into a positive need.

There Are Two Views to Every Conflict and Both Are Valid

Kyle Benson

You don't have to agree, but you do need to show respect for your partner's opinions.

How to Strengthen Your Relationship with State of the Union Meetings

Kyle Benson

When couples meet once a week for an hour, it drastically improves their relationship.

How Emotional Agility Improves Relationships: An Interview with Susan David, Ph.D.

Kyle Benson

We sat down with Susan David, Ph.D. to discuss the importance of emotional agility in relationships.

3 Do’s and Don’ts for Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids

April Eldemire

With these three steps, you can raise children who are bright, confident, and better able to navigate the intricacies of life.

Emotionally Intelligent Husbands Are Key to a Lasting Marriage

Kyle Benson

Men, you have the power to make or break a relationship.

Psychology Finally Reveals the Answer to Finding Your Soulmate

L R Borbón

Psychology is finally shedding light on the mystery that encapsulates so many hearts and minds around the world in an effort to understand what truly makes two people compatible for a relationship.

Emotional Attunement

Ellie Lisitsa

It is impossible to nurture healthy relational dynamics without practicing attunement.

Making Sure Emotional Flooding Doesn’t Capsize Your Relationship

Ellie Lisitsa

Read how emotional flooding ignites your fight-or-flight mode and ways to avoid this so you don't derail your conflict management.

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