My life's work is dedicated to helping people have healthier, more fulfilling relationships, so it's no surprise to me when a few common relationship problems arise in my clients. What is surprising ...

Acknowledging that you might be contributing significantly to relationship problems requires immense courage and self-awareness. While it feels more comfortable to focus on a partner’s flaws and ...

Most people assume that a relationship is in trouble only when the big fights start. The explosive arguments, the ultimatums, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Therapy can help you heal, communicate, and grow—but it can’t rescue a relationship that was built on denial, fear, or fantasy.

I have noticed that many of my clients face different versions of the same recurring interpersonal problem. Each time it occurs, they treat it as if it were unexpected and something entirely new. Or, ...

Most couples understand that relationships aren't always sunshine and rainbows. Experiencing ups and downs is to be expected in any romantic relationship, but sometimes, those issues may become a ...

This article was edited by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. It’s normal to go through periods of low desire, and the amount of intimacy you have with your partner may change over time. But how long is too long ...

"Never settle," the memes read. Settling has a bad rap, especially in romantic relationships. "Sub-par," "not good enough" and "miserable" are words that come to mind when thinking of someone who has ...

A new longitudinal study finds that individuals who experienced psychological abuse in childhood often report lower ...

Jake and Alma had yet another argument about money—budgets, who was spending what—but, like the others, it led to nowhere productive. But for other couples, it might not be about money but sex, or ...

Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / Prostock-studio. Arguments are inevitable in any relationship. Whether sparked by differences in opinion, miscommunication, or external stressors, conflicts naturally ...