Disagreements are not a sign of a failing relationship, they are a sign of two minds trying to understand each other. The difference between conflict that destroys and conflict that deepens love lies ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Some couples bicker for the better part of their time together. Others may ...

Very often couples have a lot in common; that’s what brings them together in the first place. But it is impossible to be in sync with everything. Sometimes partners differ on time sensitivity; one ...

Dr. Brooke Keels, Ph.D., LPC-MHSP, LPC-Supervisor, Chief Clinical Officer at Lighthouse Recovery, has this to say: "Couples are compatible when they share similar values, goals, and know the best way ...

Every couple has their greatest hits—those silly disputes that keep coming back. Here's a collection of the most absurd yet oddly universal arguments that couples can't seem to shake. Your front entry ...

Couples often bask in the glow of their romantic beginnings, but as time goes on, everyday habits can start to chip away at that initial bliss. It's the small things that can become surprisingly ...

Technology has completely transformed how we communicate, work, and relax, but it’s also created brand new sources of conflict in relationships. Ten years ago, smartphones were less powerful, social ...

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While things in a couple’s kitchen alone may not signal whether or not the couple argues more than they say they do, they often symbolize deeper issues that the couple is dealing with. Some of these ...

From my experience as a couples and relationship therapist, I’ve noticed common patterns that couples often fall into when they argue. These patterns lead to mistakes that prevent effective ...