This framework for identifying unhealthy relationship behaviors stems from the Gottmans’ famous “Love Lab” research.

Relationship success often hinges less on compatibility and more on communication patterns. Four specific communication styles emerge repeatedly in failing relationships, creating destructive cycles ...

When resentment starts to creep into a relationship, it often grows silently and unnoticed until it becomes a major issue. Understanding the communication patterns that signal its presence can help ...

Toxic patterns in relationships often start subtly, creeping in so gradually that you don’t realize what’s happening until the damage is already done. What begins as small compromises or overlooked ...

Your parents were your first teachers about love, even if they never sat you down for a formal lesson. Every interaction, argument, and affectionate moment you witnessed shaped how you think ...

Think you know who really runs your house? The answer might not be who you expect. Communication patterns tell a far more ...

Disclaimer: If you are currently in a relationship where you feel unsafe, coerced, manipulated, or emotionally or physically harmed, this post is not a substitute for safety planning or professional ...

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It’s not always loud fights that end relationships, but covert patterns of behavior that slowly pull them apart. Here are four such patterns to look out for. “It wasn’t one big fight. No cheating. No ...

“My spouse and I come from different cultural backgrounds, with different perspectives, upbringings, and experiences. We love each other, but our biggest cultural divide is how we communicate. Since ...