One of the biggest reasons your abuser chose you as their ‘target partner‘ is because they perceived you to be a kind, generous, and selfless person. But, unlike a “normal”…

Relationships involve compromise, right? A mature partnership is a game of give and take. My short answer is this: in some ways yes, and in other ways no. If we want…

We often write about the virtues and qualities that promote healthy and mutually fulfilling relationships, such as generosity, respect, commitment, and compassion, to name a few in the top ten. Cultivating…

Here, RD&T contributing author, Dr. Erin Leonard, discusses the realities of weathering emotional abuse as well as the importance of seeking help. Continuous and unresolved conflict, loneliness, and rarely feeling…

Have you ever had a family member who is extremely smart but not the greatest at emotionally connecting with you? Or do you have a friend that questions everything you do…

What’s the best way to talk to your new partner about where to spend the holidays? People say timing is everything, particularly when it comes to discussing sensitive matters. I…...

One strategy for dealing with a narcissist or sociopath is to act like a “gray rock,” meaning that you become uninteresting and unresponsive. You don’t feed their needs for drama…...

Take it easy. Chill out. Relax. Cool down. Don’t stress out. Lighten up. You’re making a mountain out of a molehill. It’s not a big deal. When I didn’t keep…...

They’re (almost) inevitable: those awkward holiday moments when you find yourself internally begging someone — anyone! — to change the subject. Maybe Dad is picking a fight about politics, Mom…...

We’re not talking here about doing casual conversations — catching up with friends over lunch, chit-chat at a cocktail party. We’re talking about navigating those more difficult conversations where you…...