Everyday Conflicts: Why You’re (Still) Fighting About the Dishes
Everyday Conflicts: Why You’re (Still) Fighting About the Dishes You’re in the kitchen. One of you sighs loudly while loading the dishwasher. The other snaps, “If it bothers you that much, just say something.” And …
“What’s More Romantic than Being Understood?”
“What’s more romantic than being understood?” This tagline came from one of my favorite games called “We’re Not Really Strangers.” This card game includes a range of questions, from lighthearted and fun to deep and intimate, …
Unlocking Hidden Fantasies
Unlocking Hidden Fantasies In the 2024 film Babygirl, a powerful, accomplished woman—played by Nicole Kidman—finds her carefully ordered life unraveling after she becomes entangled in a risky relationship that exposes a side of her she has …
Attachment in Relationships
Attachment and How It Affects Relationships In 1969, British psychologist John Bowlby revolutionized the way we think of how humans bond with others, and how it affects our relationships throughout the lifespan. Bowlby noted that …
The Quiet Skill That Transforms Couples Conflict: Self-Regulation
The Quiet Skill That Transforms Couples Conflict: Self-Regulation Oftentimes, when we feel out of control in an argument, we are actually feeling out of control within ourselves. Our fight/flight response takes over; we feel overwhelmed …
The Mind-Reading Trap
The Mind-Reading Trap Your Partner Can’t Know What You’re Thinking (and That’s Okay) Have you ever expected your partner to know what you need without saying it out loud, then felt hurt when they didn’t …
