the main problem with conflict in a relationship is not that we are at odds with each other but rather the way we go about trying to resolve it. at best, this approach ends in a stalemate with each person feeling as though the other doesn’t understand them. this approach is used as a passive way to sidestep the potential explosiveness of a contentious issue. neither partner is willing to honestly acknowledge the problem or address it. unfortunately, the emotion …

in western societies, it is estimated that one in two marriages end in divorce. other research shows that more than 30% of people find it difficult to maintain a romantic relationship. a team of scientists led by menelaos apostolou of the university of nicosia in greece found that ‘fading enthusiasm,’ ‘long work hours,’ and ‘lack of personal time and space’ are the three most common problem areas that prevent people from staying together. on the flip side, they estimate that …

you visit your gyno for your annual exam, eat healthy to avoid disease, and exercise to keep your body strong, but what do you do to nurture your relationship on a regular basis? while it’s typically a subconscious habit, projecting leads you to assume that your partner feels a certain way when, in reality, they don’t. ), and do your best to let go of the idea that you know what your s.o. it requires silencing your own thoughts and …

he highlights the conditions that either encourage or discourage trust in a committed relationship. and once love is set into motion, the more you are moved to share and give of yourself to your partner, the more vulnerable you become. now trust becomes increasingly important to the workings of your relationship. when trust is experienced in this way, the relationship offers a secure space for the couple, a space that offers solace and opportunities for deeper sharing and connection. trust …

at this point we’re practically living separate lives, and the problem is only getting worse. what can we do to reverse this trend? this is hard to do, since most of us want to be “right” and justify our behaviour. differences are usually what attract partners to one another. it can also help each of you appreciate the other’s uniqueness. but how do you tell the difference between a petty disagreement and a serious discrepancy in perspective and philosophy?

how …