One of the things I help my private clients do is identify the patterns of engagement with their spouses, specifically how they argue or disagree with one another.  It usually…...

Mark was a pleaser. He tripped all over himself trying to present himself as a nice guy. His life was dedicated to smiling, being positive, and trying to keep his…...

Men are charming. Actually, more than we give them credit for. Sometimes, it’s easy to even start a relationship without opening our eyes to their bad side, but instead, idealizing…...

When we fall in love, it’s natural to become attached and form a romantic bond. But once in love with a narcissist, it’s not easy to leave, despite the abuse.…...

Fixing our relationship just seems so hard… Maybe it would just be easier to find someone who has the qualities I want in an intimate relationship… It’s probably not going…...

To narcissists, relationships are transactional, like buying and selling. The goal is to get what you want at the lowest price. It’s a self-centered, business mindset. Emotions don’t intrude. In…...

One of the questions that we often receive from our readers is: What are the deal-breakers in relationships, and what’s the best way to deal with them? “Deal-breakers” are those…...

Resolving a conflict is easy if both parties recognize each other’s perspectives. The acknowledgment of that understanding is a game changer. Authentic apologies for sentiments spoken in anger and frustration…...

Occasionally a marriage will end as a result of one single incident, such as infidelity. But more often than not, it’s the day-to-day hurtful words and actions between a couple…...

Three signs a relationship may be bad for your health include: when one person in the relationship must swallow his or her feelings, when fighting constantly ruins the fun, and when it’s one…...