Foster Open & Reciprocal Communication

Communication is most powerful when both voices are heard. Learn how to create conversations where both partners feel equally engaged and understood.

7 Clear Examples of Playing the Victim in Relationships

7 Clear Examples of Playing the Victim in Relationships

Sometimes the person you care about slips into a place where everything feels stacked against them, and you’re left wondering …
Dylan Banks

By Dylan Banks

Marriage Counseling & Divorce| 7  min read

How to Stop Being a Victim in a Relationship: 7 Tips

How to Stop Being a Victim in a Relationship: 7 Tips

Feeling stuck in the same painful patterns with someone you care about can be confusing, frustrating, and honestly… exhausting. You …
Noah Williams

By Noah Williams

Relationships advice, Pre-marriage and general| 7  min read

7 Potential Causes of a Victim Complex in a Relationship

7 Potential Causes of a Victim Complex in a Relationship

Sometimes relationships get tangled in patterns that leave one partner feeling constantly wronged, unheard, or misunderstood… even when the situation …
Kaida Hollister

By Kaida Hollister

Marital reconciliation, Family therapy| 7  min read

7 Key Gender Differences in Communication Between Couples

7 Key Gender Differences in Communication Between Couples

Communication is at the heart of every couple’s bond. Sometimes it feels effortless, like you’re finishing each other’s sentences… other …
Kaida Hollister

By Kaida Hollister

Marital reconciliation, Family therapy| 8  min read

What Is Demand Avoidance in Relationships? Signs & Solutions

What Is Demand Avoidance in Relationships? Signs & Solutions

You ask your partner, “Can you help me with this one thing?”—and suddenly, their mood shifts. They pause, look away, …
Owen Kessler

By Owen Kessler

Marriage Therapy| 10  min read

80 Best Hypothetical Questions for Couples to Build Connection

80 Best Hypothetical Questions for Couples to Build Connection

Sometimes the most meaningful conversations begin with a simple “What if…?” These playful, thoughtful moments can reveal how your partner …
Kaida Hollister

By Kaida Hollister

Marital reconciliation, Family therapy| 9  min read

150 Powerful Questions to Deepen Your Relationship and Connect

150 Powerful Questions to Deepen Your Relationship and Connect

Have you ever scrolled through your phone mindlessly while sitting across from your partner in comfortable silence? It can be …
Owen Kessler

By Owen Kessler

Marriage Therapy| 13  min read

45+ Questions for Intimacy in Relationships for a Stronger Bond

45+ Questions for Intimacy in Relationships for a Stronger Bond

Closeness isn’t built overnight; it grows through moments of honesty, laughter, and quiet understanding. Sometimes, all it takes is the …
Kaida Hollister

By Kaida Hollister

Marital reconciliation, Family therapy| 20  min read

110 Playful and Fun Questions for Couples to Know Each Other

110 Playful and Fun Questions for Couples to Know Each Other

Ever wondered how well you really know your partner?  Engaging in fun questions for couples can open up new avenues …
Noah Williams

By Noah Williams

Relationships advice, Pre-marriage and general| 8  min read

How to Understand the Honeymoon Communication Phase

How to Understand the Honeymoon Communication Phase

What changes when the initial excitement of a relationship starts to settle? How do couples navigate the crucial conversations that …
Draven Porter

By Draven Porter

Marriage & Family Life Advice| 7  min read

50+ Fun Conversational Starters for Couples

50+ Fun Conversational Starters for Couples

There’s something magical about the way a simple question can unlock laughter, memories, and even those long, lingering looks. Some …
Kaida Hollister

By Kaida Hollister

Marital reconciliation, Family therapy| 16  min read

75+ Relationship-Building Questions for Deeper Bonding

75+ Relationship-Building Questions for Deeper Bonding

Some conversations just make you feel closer, like you’ve stepped a little deeper into each other’s world. They don’t always …
Dylan Banks

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 9  min read

10 STI Conversation Tips to Help You Talk to Your Partner

10 STI Conversation Tips to Help You Talk to Your Partner

Did you know that around 250 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are reported each year globally, with …
Noah Williams

Approved By Danica Mitchell

Sex Therapist| 7  min read

10 Ways Storytelling in a Relationship Can Help Couples

10 Ways Storytelling in a Relationship Can Help Couples

In a relationship, couples can seek unique ways to deepen their connection and understand each other better. One timeless method …
Draven Porter

By Draven Porter

Marriage & Family Life Advice| 6  min read

What Is the Role of Words in Relationships?

What Is the Role of Words in Relationships?

Words hold immense power in shaping the dynamics of relationships. They are the building blocks of communication, understanding, and connection …
Owen Kessler

By Owen Kessler

Marriage Therapy| 6  min read