People who are having relationship difficulties often find couples counseling to be a good way to feel better about themselves, develop more compassion toward their partner and have a relationship that is rewarding and fulfilling. Most couples argue due to poor communication as many of us never learned how to resolve conflict in a productive manner. The following articles are packed with practical steps you can take to improve your relationship.
Healthy relationships are built on a foundation of mutual respect, trust, and, most importantly, effective communication. Learn how by improving your communication skills, you can strengthen your connections with others, resolve conflicts more effectively, and ensure that your needs are being met.
In many cases in your life, you can step away and avoid someone when you’re upset with them. This cooling-off period can work wonders to ease the situation. You can then hash it out when tempers have calmed. However, when it’s your partner who is angry (or has made you angry), things get a lot … Healthy Communication with Your Partner When Tempers are High
Healthy is in the eye of the beholder. What works for one couple may not work for another. What works at one point for a couple may not work at another point for the same couple. But this post isn’t about semantics. We’re focusing on general guidelines you can use to assess your relationship — especially if you already feel something is off.
Who doesn’t want a positive connection with their partner? Outside of extremely dysfunctional scenarios, every couple desires a decrease in negativity.
Martial strife related to parenting can often feel insurmountable. There is so much emotion involved and you’re quite often operating at less than peak efficiency. Needless to say, this is a recipe for misunderstandings and resentment.
Trust is a major foundation for any relationship. A betrayal of trust is a legitimate threat to a couple’s sustainability. But there’s good news. Trust can be rebuilt. It is a process. It requires a commitment from both partners. Still, it can be rebuilt and grow deeper and stronger than ever.
Sometimes the obvious point isn’t so obvious. So let’s re-state it: Quality time is necessary for any relationship. Staring at phones? Not quality. A brief peck on the cheek as you speed past each other while preparing yourselves for work? Again, the lack of quality is palpable.
Everyone communicates in one form or another. We usually engage in verbal communication. We also use body language, signs, facial expressions, and gestures. Increasingly, virtual forms of communication have become the norm. It’s fair to say that it’s never been easier to communicate than it is right now. However, more communication does not automatically translate … Good Communication: 5 Common Do’s and 5 Common Don’ts
“To honor and to cherish.” While many people are opting for less traditional wedding vows, or deciding to commit to their partners in other ways than marriage, these two promises are important to keep in mind. Honoring and cherishing your partner are just other ways to say you promise to make your partner feel important … A Strong Marriage: The Importance of Making Your Partner a Priority