Are We a High-Conflict Couple?
Every couple disagrees, but some relationships reach a point where conflict begins to dominate the experience of being together.
I Don’t Want to Make Another Decision Today
You spend the day making decisions about people, money, risk, and deadlines. Then someone asks what you want for dinner and you do not care. Why decision fatigue at work becomes conflict at home, and what couples can do about it.
Why an Apology Is Not Enough
An apology can acknowledge that something went wrong. Repair requires understanding what happened, taking responsibility for its effect on the other person, and responding in a way that reduces the likelihood of the same injury happening again.
Stop Trying to "Communicate Better." Start Asking for What You Need.
"We just need to communicate better" is the most common, and often wrong, diagnosis couples make. You don't need more words; you need more courage. A look at the science of "bids for connection" and why stating your needs clearly is the ultimate relationship hack.