The check-in is great for relationships but they can feel awkward. Here is a formula for an effective relationship check-in, one that will feel good.

Do you want to invest in your relationship in the new year? Here are five resolutions to help build a stronger connection.

It can be hard to know what to do to support a grieving loved one, particularly during this time of year. Here are 12 ways to show that you care.

It can be hard to say "I'm sorry". Here are four dos and four don'ts to help make your apologies more effective.

Compromise is hard. These four steps can help make finding a solution easier for you and your partner.

Multiple types of trauma can impact our emotional well-being, and minimizing our experience because someone had it worse can be damaging and prevent healing.

Have you ever been in a conflict and said, "But I didn't mean to?" Here's how to work through conflict more effectively to reach an effective solution.

We have all probably said, "Let me know what you need," to a friend who is going through a tough time. Here is why this is not helpful and what to say instead.

The five love languages are an oversimplification, but the concept still holds some truth. People naturally express love differently, and we can learn what our partners need to feel loved. Understanding a partner's needs can help you love them effectively.

Understanding both the impact and intent of our actions is important during problem-solving. These three steps can help you discuss both in a healthy, constructive way.

New research suggests how we communicate is associated with health outcomes.

Have you ever struggled with knowing how to support your friends who are grieving? Here are some tips for how to show up for your friends this holiday season.

The holiday season can be challenging for people who are grieving. These strategies can help you to effectively navigate the holiday season after having experienced loss.

Expectations are an essential part of relationships. These three rules can help you to effectively and successfully talk about expectations in your relationships.

Taking breaks are an important part of healthy communication but they can be hard to take. Football shows us four rules of “fair play” for taking time outs in our relationships.

The transition into a blended family is an exciting time and also a time of a lot of transition. Intentional conversations can help to build a strong foundation for a successful transition period.

Sometimes you just don’t know what to say when someone is grieving. Being present is often more important than having the right words.

Listening is an essential, but sometimes overlooked, part of communication. You can change the way your conversations happen by shifting the way that you are listening. Want to know how to learn to listen to understand? Read more here.