So much is written about marital conflicts in academic and popular literature as well as scads of social media. My complaint about most of this literature is that it confounds what is a marital ...
Some people try to tell themselves that their child witnessing constant marital conflict is not that harmful. On the contrary, this can cause terrible irreparable harm to your child. The federal legal ...
In any relationship, especially marriage, conflicts are bound to happen. But here's the kicker: a successful marriage isn't about never fighting; it's about how you handle those fights. When a ...
In my experience as a couples counselor and clinical psychologist, certain key issues increase the likelihood that a couple will divorce. Many of these are common issues, so if they resonate with you, ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Money may make some people green with envy—and some couples red with rage. It’s often front and center of fights with partners. In ...
Every once in a while I hear of a couple married dozens of years who "never quarreled once." I always wonder if they're amnesiacs or liars. Place two sentient people together in marriage, and conflict ...
Australian adults who report a good relationship that meets their original expectations tend to score higher in mental health, while adults who report loving their spouse but wished they had never ...
Family meddling in the name of “community engagement” has the potential to destroy marriages. Here’s why. While we often discuss trust issues, weaponized incompetence or finances as causes for divorce ...
We unconsciously mimic dysfunctional patterns we’ve observed in our parents. Here’s how to ensure you don’t repeat these patterns with your own partner. How your parents treat each other can ...