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Life

How to effectively talk to your partner without sacrificing your needs, according to a psychologist

1. Ask open-ended questions.

Relationships

A surprising solution for when you feel angry with your significant other

It might feel counterintuitive, but it works.

Marriage & Partnerships

To maintain a happy relationship keep the ‘magic ratio’ in mind

There is a very specific ratio that makes love last.

Life

9 phrases for when you feel out of touch with your partner

Silence in your relationship is more common than you might think, but you can open the door for communication.

Marriage & Partnerships

7 tips for communicating with your partner—without being defensive

For most of us, listening without getting defensive is a hard skill to master—especially when we're overwhelmed.

It's Science

7 science-backed ways to have a happier + healthier marriage

Marriages can go through tough times, but they can often be repaired more easily than you think.

Life

The one thing you have to let go to keep your marriage strong

When people ask for advice from my same-sex marriage, this is what I say...

Parenting

How to respect your child’s emotions—even when you don’t understand them

There may be no rational reason your kid is upset about a shirt color. But that doesn’t mean the feelings aren’t genuine.

Life

Micro interactions increase life satisfaction—so go ahead and talk to strangers

When other people think you matter and treat you like you matter, you believe you matter, too.

Life

Close the gap: 3 steps to reconnect with your partner

Sending to our partners STAT—out of love!

Life

Passion + parenting can co-exist—and here’s how

Having children is most definitely a game changer, but it doesn’t have to be a romance killer.

Life

How you + your partner can always be on the same team—even in times of conflict

Based on research, this powerful method can transform barriers of hurt and misunderstanding into bridges of connection.