We’ve all been there—standing in the kitchen or staring at a phone screen, feeling like you’re speaking a completely ...

Instead of escalating conflict, couples in the strongest relationships rely on a set of communication habits that keep ...

According to Sheila J Simpson, Executive Director of FOCCUS Marriage Ministries, the defining opportunity for relationships ...

The emotional distance couples experience in relationships often traces back to psychological defenses formed in infancy.

Ever had a moment where you sent a perfectly reasonable text and the other person acted like you'd committed a felony? Or called someone spontaneously and they responded as if you'd knocked on their ...

CHICAGO — Local psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Deborah Stern presents a how-to, practical, psychoeducational deep dive into understanding the nuances of communication in close relationships.

How we communicate with others is integral to how satisfying and successful relationships with those others are. People in long-term romantic relationships know this to be the case, but research has ...

The truth is that we're not born with the ability to navigate conflicts skillfully, and so many of us fail to effectively communicate with our partners to resolve even the slightest issues. The truth ...

Discover how present you are in your relationship with these 12 key signs that reveal your level of emotional connection, ...

Debrena Jackson Gandy talks about some important aspects of relationships and how these can really help you out. She and Margaret will be discussing what the language of "Manese" and "Womanese" is, ...

It starts with a suspiciously placed period. Then, comes the passive aggressive response. Next, the overly defensive reply. Before you know it, your fingers are facing off in an ALL-CAPS text fight.