Many who experienced family-of-origin dysfunction or trauma grew up with poor examples of relationships, leaving them with a limited reference of what is healthy. Many enter their own relationships ...

In the complexity of human relationships, distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy connections can significantly impact our happiness and well-being. While each relationship is unique, certain ...

Everyone wants a partnership built on mutual respect and equality, but sometimes, the scales tip, giving one partner the upper hand. Spotting the signs early can save you from heartache and bring ...

Beneath the surface of a healthy relationship are often some powerful and easily overlooked behaviors that can reveal the true amount of depth and care that exists between two people in love. When we ...

In functional romantic relationships, it's psychologically healthy to feel a deep sense of belonging and attachment. However, becoming overly reliant on another person to feel whole, healed and secure ...

Relating to someone you love who has a mental illness can be difficult and frustrating, but there are strategies you can use to improve your communication with them. There may be a lot you don’t know ...

Whether we're passionately aware of it or not, our relationships are often at the core of our lives, influencing our health, well-being, and happiness on a daily basis. When we're in a healthy ...

Couples who fight and still feel close don’t fear conflict. Instead, they use it as a doorway to deeper connection. Conflict is often viewed as a threat to intimacy; an indicator that something is ...