“I don’t want this dynamic for the rest of my life.” I nod, validating Debby’s statement. She has been realizing that there are real gaps in her primary relationship. I’ve been there — I’m guessing ...

Four books — recommended by psychologists and therapists — can help you strengthen your connections. By Hope Reese When Alexandra Solomon, a psychologist at Northwestern University, taught a class ...

Many factors affect the quality of long-term relationships. Not the least of these is personality. As you think about your current close relationship, or perhaps one from the past, what features of ...

You have a strained relationship with your father, but he recently developed health issues and needs someone to care for him. You don't feel emotionally fulfilled in your marriage, but you've been ...

Every relationship operates on a complex foundation of expectations – the unwritten rules and assumptions about how partners should behave, what they should prioritize, and how they should express ...