Although most of us do not think of ourselves as being manipulative, we know that there are times when someone else is trying to or has succeeded in manipulating us. “Manipulation“ has a bad ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you're navigating the complexities of a relationship, it's easy to overlook behaviors that might seem normal but can actually ...

Going to therapy is an essential part of true self-care. It’s a process that helps people understand themselves better. Therapy provides tools to navigate the often stormy world of relationships, ...

Source: Timur Weber/Pexels Have you ever heard someone say, “It only happened once—why are you so upset?” Or maybe you’ve been told, “I do 90% of the work in this relationship,” as if that somehow ...

Although relationships can be good for the mind, body and soul, there are times when connections with others are just downright toxic. Between the big red flags to defensiveness to phrases that should ...

Although relationships can be good for the mind, body and soul, there are times when connections with others are just downright toxic. Between the big red flags to defensiveness to phrases that should ...

Even in the healthiest of relationships, conflicts are bound to arise. But how you deal with them speaks volumes about the strength of your bond. Passive-aggressive phrases like “I guess I’ll just do ...

Have you ever frustratingly mumbled to your partner that it “must be nice to have a partner who walks the dog” in hopes of them walking the dog more often? Or have you ever sighed that you’ll “just do ...

Unless you’ve got both excellent communication skills and are comfortable with confrontation (kudos to you if that’s the case), handling a disagreement with a partner — or anyone you have a ...