it just means you need to be more aware of your patterns and how they can affect your relational satisfaction. or, they might try to “match” the bullying and become just as combative themselves. instead of feeling like the conversation is mutual and collaborative, they feel shut out. you want to paint the room white, and your partner wants to paint it green. you can learn the necessary skills and make a genuine effort to practice them. in a relationship, …

if you would like to improve your connection, choose one or two of the activities and exercises described below to practice with your partner. if you’re stumped on what activity might be best for you and your partner, the following exercises may be a good place to start. share these songs with your partner, along with an explanation of how the song relates to you and why you chose it to share with him or her. if the silence is …

according to the american association of marriage and family, more than 97% of surveyed couples feel like they got what they needed using one or more forms of couples therapy techniques. reflective listening is a specific type of couples therapy that can be beneficial for partners who want to work on their communication skills. the goal of narrative therapy is to help couples see that one single story on its own can’t truly encompass an entire experience together. it helps …

this article was co-authored by kelli miller, lcsw, msw and by wikihow staff writer, kira jan. kelli miller is a psychotherapist, author, and tv/radio host based in los angeles, california. kelli also facilitates groups for those struggling with alcohol and drug addiction as well as anger management groups. kelli was a host on la talk radio, a relationship expert for the examiner, and speaks globally.

she received her msw (masters of social work) from the university of pennsylvania and a …

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