In my counseling practice, couples are often surprised to learn they can communicate and solve problems effectively without fighting; but sometimes you may find it’s not so easy to give up your struggles. You may have trouble letting go of the fighting habit because of two factors: social expectations (expectations the people around you have [...]
If your relationship went kaput weeks ago and you’re stuck in that emotional post-breakup rut, here are ten reminders to help you move forward. Yes, they’re common sense and fairly simple — but not always so easy to follow. 1. Get over your ex: Cry Denial doesn’t solve anything. If you need to cry it out, do [...]
Have you expressed genuine affection for your partner lately? There are literally hundreds, if not hundreds of thousands of ways we can behave that could be considered loving. Yet, it is from where the gesture comes from that distinguishes the loving act from the empty gesture. What good is it for you hold your tongue [...]
Here are four things to keep in mind when your man seems distant… When talking about the inner workings of human beings, it is dangerous to generalize. Exceptions will always confound simplistic answers to complex questions. Still, nearly all women share a frustration at some time or another in romantic relationships. They express it something [...]
Nearly every woman has said something like, “He never shares what’s really going. What’s it take to get a guy to communicate?” As we’ve said in other articles on this site, it’s a fact of life that men and women are wired differently. On average, ladies are more willing and able to discuss their innermost [...]
Is your long-term relationship feeling a little too … long-term? Over time, it’s only natural for couples to become quite comfortable with one another, but when things become too routine, too monotonous or too mundane, it’s time to shake things up. According to their Irresistible You survey, 37% of YourTango readers polled agree that trying new [...]
Lately, your relationship has felt rocky, at best. You’re “not sure where this is going.” Before you break it off with your significant other, ask yourself the following questions:
Breakups. Even the most amicable of parting ways can sting. When mourning the end of a relationship, be sure to avoid the following “don’ts” of breakup etiquette.
