Open Up After Emotional Distance

Silence can breed resentment and misunderstanding; breaking it allows both partners to reconnect, fostering trust and emotional closeness.

9 Yellow Flags in a Relationship & Ways to Deal With Them

9 Yellow Flags in a Relationship & Ways to Deal With Them

In any relationship, it’s important to pay attention to warning signs that could indicate potential problems. While we often hear …
Callen Winslow

By Callen Winslow

Parenting and Mental Health| 8  min read

Silent Treatment in a Relationship: Signs & How to Respond

Silent Treatment in a Relationship: Signs & How to Respond

Relationships can be a rollercoaster of emotions, and at times, they can be challenging to navigate. One common issue that …
Draven Porter

Approved By Dionne Eleanor Reid

Coach| 8  min read

9 Problems That Can’t Be Fixed in Couple’s Therapy

9 Problems That Can’t Be Fixed in Couple’s Therapy

“Life is complex. Each one of us must make his path through life. There are no self-help manuals, no formulas, …
Owen Kessler

By Owen Kessler

Marriage Therapy| 5  min read

10 Signs Something Feels off in Your Relationship

10 Signs Something Feels off in Your Relationship

Have you ever had that nagging feeling that something just isn’t quite right in your relationship? Like a persistent itch …
Noah Williams

Approved By Christiana Njoku

Licensed Professional Counselor| 10  min read

5 Signs Your Partner Is Quiet Quitting Your Relationship

5 Signs Your Partner Is Quiet Quitting Your Relationship

You’ve probably heard the term “quiet quitting” numerous times, often at work. Generally speaking, it means “not giving your all.”  …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Christiana Njoku

Licensed Professional Counselor| 8  min read

10 Psychological Manipulation Tactics to Know in a Relationship

10 Psychological Manipulation Tactics to Know in a Relationship

We live in a world of influencers, strategists, and advertisers. None of those people would call themselves manipulators and yet, …
Anne Duvaux

By Anne Duvaux

Coach| 12  min read

7 Subtle Signs of Toxic Masculinity in a Relationship

7 Subtle Signs of Toxic Masculinity in a Relationship

One of the survival skills you must develop if you want to enjoy your love life is your ability to …
Noah Williams

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 11  min read

How to Deal with a Conflict-Avoidant Partner: 9 Ways

How to Deal with a Conflict-Avoidant Partner: 9 Ways

Imagine this: You express a concern to your spouse, hoping for an honest discussion, but instead, they change the subject …
Noah Williams

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 12  min read

5 Tips to Recover From the Fear of Vulnerability

5 Tips to Recover From the Fear of Vulnerability

Vulnerability is a strong emotion that most people tend to avoid. Being emotionally vulnerable requires an insane amount of trust …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 10  min read

How to Stop Self-Harm in Your Relationship: 13 Ways

How to Stop Self-Harm in Your Relationship: 13 Ways

Confusion, confrontation, fear, and a crushing sense of helplessness might ensue when dating someone who self-harms. You don’t have to …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

Approved By Dionne Eleanor Reid

Coach| 12  min read

Understand Savior Complex in Relationships With These 15 Signs

Understand Savior Complex in Relationships With These 15 Signs

Are you proud of how much you help others? After all, they need you and couldn’t cope without you, or …
Anne Duvaux

By Anne Duvaux

Coach| 8  min read

How to Understand Idealization in Relationship: Role & Reasons

How to Understand Idealization in Relationship: Role & Reasons

We are genetically driven in many ways to pick romantic partners who are dependable, consistent, and trustworthy. This form of …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

Approved By Christiana Njoku

Licensed Professional Counselor| 7  min read

10 Reasons Why You’re Scared to Be in a Relationship

10 Reasons Why You’re Scared to Be in a Relationship

Now and then, people face some unwanted heartbreaks in relationships, and the prospect of committing yourself to a relationship can …
Noah Williams

Approved By Kimberly Smith

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 7  min read

10 Consequences of the Father Wound on Well-Being and Relationships

10 Consequences of the Father Wound on Well-Being and Relationships

You might have heard of the concept of a father wound, or perhaps you are suffering from this type of …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Mert Şeker

Psychologist| 9  min read

Are You Being Objectified by Your Partner? 15 Signs

Are You Being Objectified by Your Partner? 15 Signs

To be adored as an object to fulfill someone’s needs is devastating. Your self-esteem takes a battering as you’re reduced …
Anne Duvaux

By Anne Duvaux

Coach| 7  min read