While it's important to recognize that relationship issues can arise from any direction, certain tendencies often fall on the man's shoulders. Here’s a look at some common relationship pitfalls that ...

Marriage is built on love, trust, and compromise—but it’s not built on sainthood. Every couple faces moments of anger, hurt, and disappointment. The question isn’t whether mistakes will happen—it’s ...

This week, The New York Times sparked online fervor when writer Catherine Pearson penned an article discussing "mankeeping," the hot new internet term describing women's exhaustion and annoyance at ...

My life's work is dedicated to helping people have healthier, more fulfilling relationships, so it's no surprise to me when a few common relationship problems arise in my clients. What is surprising ...

I sometimes think that much of what I look for in a relationship ― and how I show up for my partners ― is shaped by my experience as an eldest daughter. Like many oldest daughters, I grew up carrying ...

I have noticed that many of my clients face different versions of the same recurring interpersonal problem. Each time it occurs, they treat it as if it were unexpected and something entirely new. Or, ...

Most couples understand that relationships aren't always sunshine and rainbows. Experiencing ups and downs is to be expected in any romantic relationship, but sometimes, those issues may become a ...

For all the joy that romantic relationships bring us, it is needless to say that they are hard work. In the United States, it is estimated that one in two marriages ends in divorce. Other data show ...

Arguments are inevitable in any meaningful relationship, yet most people approach conflict with strategies that damage rather than strengthen their partnerships. The difference between arguments that ...

Acknowledging that you might be contributing significantly to relationship problems requires immense courage and self-awareness. While it feels more comfortable to focus on a partner’s flaws and ...

Despite ChatGPT’s well-documented issues, people are using it to advise them on relationship issues — and it’s going about as well as you’d expect. Back in February, an unnamed man told the writer ...