In the space between the expectations and realities of marriage, couples are forced to learn valuable yet agonizing lessons.

While conflict is sometimes necessary, learning how to find your way out of it is, too. Here are three therapist-approved ...

Improving communication is one of the most common components of relationship education programs and therapy. Few happy couples naturally use expressive skills and listening skills, but they improve ...

A couple who says they never ... uncomfortable conversations isn’t an effective conflict resolution strategy. Instead, ...

How couples support each other and communicate validation ... and their partners mistakenly perceive their minimal complaints as an indication of open and effective communication. Overall, our ...

For that reason, relationship educators and therapists actively monitor couples’ practice of communication guidelines ... empathic listening skills as an effective pathway to a healthy relationship.