Category: Relationships

We can spot others who give far too much in relationships. These are people who fatigue themselves attending endlessly to others. They receive little thanks, and the giving takes on a compulsive,…

I have often observed a couple in an angry dispute, leaving the session understandably withdrawn and disconnected. I would expect them to stay that way until they worked it through, but something…

Are you ready to move forward? Source: Creator: Boonyachoat | Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotos This is part 2 of a two-post series. In our previous post, we described what makes a relationship toxic…

Source: Klimkin/Pixabay Battling over housework has to be one of the most common first-world problems that couples struggle over, whether it’s laundry, dishes, bathrooms, who does it, who doesn’t, or how it’s…

When I broke my back this year, I spent many months in bed, staring out a three-foot-wide window at tiny slices of tree, bush, and sky. The view never varied except for…

Source: WenPhotos/Pixabay Everyone sees Marcus as a “nice guy.” But he tends to be over-responsible and knows he doesn’t like conflict—automatically accommodating when emotions rise, constantly walking on eggshells, and doing what…

Where have all the good men gone? If you are in your teens or 20s, this probably isn’t a big issue yet. But, as you push 40, you may find yourself swimming…

When it comes to your relationships, do you bend over backward to please others in the hope that they’ll love you in return? Do you play it cool and silence your needs…

When one partner constantly seeks reassurance, it eventually creates distance instead of the desired closeness. Source: Arthur Brognoli/Pexels Do you demand constant reassurance from your romantic partner? Do you feel uncertain about…

In previous posts, I have described sexual agreements and some reasons why couples might benefit from discussing them explicitly. Here we take a look at one challenge couples might encounter in those…