“We have trouble communicating” is a very common complaint couples bring to therapists. A focus on improving communication is among the most common components of relationship education programs and ...

You build emotional safety in your relationship when you break down the habits acting as obstacles and blocking it.

Allison Tenney, 42, has a preteen and teen daughter. She doesn't believe parents have to endure a rough relationship with their teens. Intentional communication, prioritizing her whole self, and ...

Galena Rhoades, a psychologist at the University of Denver and a co-author of “Fighting for Your Marriage,” recommends using ...

When young adults first go off to college, more communication with parents generally leads to better relationships, but parents should avoid always initiating it, according to a new study. Researchers ...

Relationships in your 30s exist in a unique space between the exploratory nature of your 20s and the established patterns of later decades. This pivotal period brings profound shifts in how we ...

Couples often seek advice on how they can improve their communication, because they think it will strengthen their relationship. They may seek couples therapy, attend workshops to learn new ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. A “hot-and-cold” relationship refers to a dynamic where one partner alternates ...

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

Daily communication can make or break relationship satisfaction for FIFO workers separated from their partners, new research shows, offering industries a roadmap to better support worker wellbeing.