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There’s something to be said for being comfortable enough with your spouse that you don’t mind sitting in companionable silence. It...

Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulation. When you’re the victim of it, you start doubting yourself and your reality, questioning...

What is toxic positivity? Negative emotions like sadness, anger, or disappointment—whether they’re ours or someone else’s—can be hard to...

The idea of “ghosting” has entered the mainstream courtesy of dating apps and social media. When someone stops responding to your...

BY KEVIN LATORRE If codependency unfairly blames the loved ones of addicts, then prodependency tries to support them. When people discuss...

Written by Robert Weiss PhD, LCSW, CSAT OK, you’ve admitted that you’re an addict. You’ve apologized to your significant other, and...

by Reese Jones In a healthy relationship dynamic, each person recognizes that there must be a give-take balance for their connection to...

by Jackie J For adults who are in recovery, one of the best things about this time of awakening is the ability to enjoy a better sex life...

Life is certainly a mystery to me still. Despite the highs and lows of an eventful life and many life experiences, I cannot say I’ve...

My heart is aching a little today. I’m also angry and frustrated though I can’t blame anyone but myself. I know better and yet there is...

Play and adventure are vital components of a successful and joyous relationship, but we often put play on the end of the to-do list....

Sue had a job and a life that she loved. She got along with her boss and coworkers. She had a satisfying relationship with her parents...

What Is Codependency? Codependency, also known as relationship addiction, involves sacrificing one’s own needs to focus on the needs of a...

The key to an exciting summer date is to embrace the outdoors, try new experiences, and enjoy each other's company in unique and...

You don’t want to rock the boat. It’s probably not that big of a deal. Maybe you’re overreacting. You’ll bring it up another time. It’s...

When it comes to communicating with your partner, not every conversation is created equal. Sometimes you’re able to clearly convey what...

John Gottman suggests couples share a six-second kiss each day, which he calls a “kiss with potential” because research has shown that it...

How do you celebrate your wedding anniversary? Whether you go big or keep it low-key, an anniversary is something to take pride in. It’s...

In an ideal world, you and your spouse get to enjoy a weekly date night and ample time each day to check in and connect. Reality looks...

Newlyweds arguing. Does that seem like an oxymoron? While it might depend on how long you define the newlywed period, we usually...