Three communication experts share the language swaps they recommend if you want to speak clearly and powerfully. By Gwen Moran Good leaders spend a fair amount of time refining their…
Category: Relationships
3 Ways to Fall Back in Love After a Fight
Kissing and making up is closer than you think, even after the worst arguments. By Mark Travers Ph.D. KEY POINTS Disagreements and arguments, although uncomfortable, are a natural and even…
9 Types of Women Men Don’t Want to Marry
by Trina Are you wondering what it takes to become a bride? Do you have a friend whose boyfriend STILL hasn’t proposed to her (and it’s been years)? Is there…
4 Things That Mess up Every Relationship
The Evolution of Men’s and Women’s Desires The four universal conflicts that undermine men’s and women’s relationships. by Jed Diamond Ph.D. KEY POINTS Biologists have a very simple and useful…
3 Bad Habits to Unlearn In Your Relationship
by Mark Travers Ph.D. Patience, communication, and time-outs are three keys to a healthy relationship. KEY POINTS Many people come to therapy with complaints like: If you find yourself spiraling into such…
4 Habits to Keep Your Relationship Strong
by Mark Travers Ph.D. Successful couples’ counseling starts with a shift in these four behaviors. Many people assume that a successful relationship is something that happens by itself. They may…
How Racism Affects the Relationships of African American Couples
Research shows that negative reactions to discrimination erodes relationships. By The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research KEY POINTS Research clearly establishes that racism takes a toll on the mental and physical health…
The Slave Experience of the Holidays
American slaves experienced the Christmas holidays in many different ways. Joy, hope, and celebration were naturally a part of the season for many. For other slaves, these holidays conjured up…
Got Holiday Stress?
Pamela Cantor M.D. There may be an antidote. KEY POINTS The holidays are not a holiday for all of us. They can be reminders of someone we have loved and…
Give the Gift of Gratitude This Holiday Season
Dona Matthews Ph.D. Feeling grateful makes a merrier Christmas and a happier new year for everyone. KEY POINTS Source: cottonbro studio/Pexels Are you having trouble deciding what to give your…