In the intricate dance of romantic relationships, communication is not just a tool; it’s the very floor on which partners glide together. However, this dance can quickly turn tumultuous when the music ...

Good communication is the foundation of any healthy relationship. However, it's often easier said than done. A major communication issue couples face often starts before any words come out. Going into ...

Some couples just seem to have that spark, even after years together. If you’ve ever wondered how they do it, it’s not magic.

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy for couples to fall into the routine of surface-level interactions. Quick exchanges about schedules, chores and daily tasks can dominate conversations ...

If someone’s marriage is more like a business partnership, they’ll often operate parallel to each other or side-by-side, ...

One of the most common complaints that I hear during couples’ counseling is one partner telling the other, ”You’re not listening to me!” This is usually said with a tone of frustration or even anger ...

For years, when married couple Mary and Jason Wise would have a disagreement, it would turn into a heated argument and “a storm would rage,” according to Mary Wise, a nurse who lives outside ...

“You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time." —M. Scott Peck, author of The Road Less Traveled. Active listening is a way of listening that involves full attention to what ...

Dr. John Gottman, a leading marriage researcher, emphasizes that the happiest couples are those who understand the importance ...