Open Up After Emotional Distance

Silence creates distance, but open conversation brings you back together. Learn how to break through the silence and communicate openly, reigniting emotional intimacy and trust.

10 Ways to Handle Emotional Blackmail in a Relationship

10 Ways to Handle Emotional Blackmail in a Relationship

Most of us have been on the receiving end of emotional blackmail at some point in our relationship history. Sometimes …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 12  min read

25 Signs You’re in a Controlling Relationship

25 Signs You’re in a Controlling Relationship

Toxic relationships are complex and can sneak up on anyone. The red flags of relationships can be easy to miss, …
Milica Markovic

By Milica Markovic

Psychologist Coach MA| 7  min read

10 Effective Strategies for Healthy Co-Parenting With a Toxic Ex

10 Effective Strategies for Healthy Co-Parenting With a Toxic Ex

When you get a divorce it might seem as though your partner becomes a whole new person. They seize to …
Rachael Pace

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 8  min read

How to Recognize and Handle Manipulation in Relationships

How to Recognize and Handle Manipulation in Relationships

Have you ever been in a relationship that had you thinking that your partner had put a “spell” on you? …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 10  min read

Marital Conflict: Emotional Contagion and the Cycle of Negativity

Marital Conflict: Emotional Contagion and the Cycle of Negativity

Nоwаdауѕ іt іѕ аll tоо соmmоn to hеаr аbоut marital conflicts. Tурісаllу, оnе ѕроuѕе ѕауѕ ѕоmеthіng thаt іrrіtаtеѕ the оthеr. …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 8  min read

5 Valid Reasons to Have a Secret Relationship

5 Valid Reasons to Have a Secret Relationship

Being in a relationship is just beautiful, and in fact, it can bring joy to one’s life, but what if …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 6  min read

15 Signs of Commitment Issues and Ways to Overcome Them

15 Signs of Commitment Issues and Ways to Overcome Them

Why does the idea of commitment sometimes feel like a mountain in the distance—big, looming, and a little intimidating? For …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

Approved By Christiana Njoku

Licensed Professional Counselor| 12  min read

Having Fear of Falling out of Love? These 5 Ways Can Help

Having Fear of Falling out of Love? These 5 Ways Can Help

Sharing your life with someone is a phenomenon that can be as complicated as it is beautiful. Each day we …
Rose Lobato, Marriage & Family Therapist Long Beach, CA

By Rose Lobato

Marriage & Family Therapist| 5  min read

What to Do if You’re in Love With Someone Who Is Afraid of Love

What to Do if You’re in Love With Someone Who Is Afraid of Love

It may sound like a silly question, but a lot of broken-hearted folks worldwide are now afraid of love. They …
Draven Porter

Approved By Christiana Njoku

Licensed Professional Counselor| 5  min read

Self-Sabotaging in Relationships: Signs & Impact

Self-Sabotaging in Relationships: Signs & Impact

“We accept the love we think we deserve.” — Stephen Chbosky Ever found yourself pulling away just when things are …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

Approved By Christiana Njoku

Licensed Professional Counselor| 17  min read

How to Act Around Someone Who Doesn’t Like You: 15 Tips

How to Act Around Someone Who Doesn’t Like You: 15 Tips

Imagine you’re at a work meeting, and every time you speak, a particular colleague rolls their eyes or cuts you …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Silvana Mici

Coach| 10  min read

Four Possibilities to Show You Are Addicted to a Person

Four Possibilities to Show You Are Addicted to a Person

Can you be addicted to a person? The answer to this question is – Addiction is real. It hits you …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 4  min read

Is My Husband Gay? 10 Possible Signs & Ways to Handle This

Is My Husband Gay? 10 Possible Signs & Ways to Handle This

Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Is my husband gay?” Maybe you’ve noticed changes in his behavior, emotional distance, or …
Rachael Pace

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 17  min read

11 Reasons for Feeling Trapped in a Relationship & Ways to Deal

11 Reasons for Feeling Trapped in a Relationship & Ways to Deal

You must have heard people discussing how they’ve started feeling trapped in a relationship that once made them feel alive. …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 10  min read

10 Ways How Dominant Men Manage Their Household

10 Ways How Dominant Men Manage Their Household

When we look around today, we see women matching their footsteps with men. The entire equal right and equal pay …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 7  min read