if left unconquered, this pride might foster resentment and lead to the end of the relationship altogether. this would not be easy to do at first, especially if your pride already has a stranglehold on you. it’s a declaration not only to your partner but also to yourself that you are taking ownership of your actions and not letting your ego get in the way. if you think that they’re worth it, then perhaps you’ll be able to keep your …

you throw out another insult and remind your partner how they forgot to take the trash out last week. if you’re fighting with your partner more and more often, it’s important to question why. “there are topics, [that are] essential to talk about when you’re in a relationship and living together, which can very easily turn into fights. this means that we do need to talk about them with our partners, but perhaps we can find a constructive way of …

the trouble with using blanket terms like “always” and “never” when you’re arguing with a partner is that doing so puts unnecessary limitations on your conversation, and even on your relationship. it can be tempting to push your perspective on your partner to ensure they really understand your side of the argument. the next time you feel like you’ve fallen into “the processing hole,” keenan suggests turning to your partner and saying: according to anna macgregor robin, a therapist in …

explore with your teen or young adult what love is and the many forms of love. convey to your child that they may define being in love quite differently than someone else and that there is no “right” definition of being in love. talk about how people can be attracted to or preoccupied with other people for a range of positive and negative reasons, and discuss the importance of understanding why your teen or young adult might be attracted to …

when you and your partner can’t seem to agree on a particular topic, whether it’s who does the chores or how you discipline your children, it can become a lasting point of contention in your relationship. oftentimes, disagreements bring partners’ vulnerabilities to the surface, perel said, and that can cause them to react in a defensive way that makes it nearly impossible to solve the issue at hand.

she gave the example of a couple who can’t agree on who …