In healthy family units, success often relies on effective conflict resolution, maintaining emotional security in partnerships, and navigating the complexities of legal family transitions.
Every marriage goes through rough waters. It is important that couples work on strengthening their relationships on a regular basis. Marriage counseling exercises can help couples facing a difficult time and can also help partners who want to work on maintaining a healthy marriage.
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You married her for better or for worse -- but you probably didn't imagine that "worse" could mean infidelity. Women cheat almost as much as men do, according to a study published in 2011 by Indiana University.
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Expecting a child is one of the most exciting experiences of a married couple's life. It can also be extremely stressful. The physical, hormonal and emotional changes that come with pregnancy can be quite overwhelming. More than ever, your wife will need your loving support.
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Family harmony provides a sense of belonging and a feeling of security unlike many other types of relationships. When conflict arises, it threatens that security.
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If every partner who engaged in domestic violence showed obvious signs of being abusive from the start, most troubled relationships would end quickly. Unfortunately, many of the red flags of an abusive relationship are subtle and easily missed.
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A smile here, a glance there. These telltale signs of flirting are almost always an indicator that a guy is interested in you. While some signs of interest and attraction are more obvious than others, how a guy interacts with you is a clear indicator of his interest in you.
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Many people who find themselves in an abusive relationship do not realize how damaging it can be. Abuse typically occurring in a partnership or marriage can be physical, psychological or sexual.
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Love may be blind, but you don’t have to be blind to see the signs of infidelity. Even though approximately 30 to 60 percent of men cheat on their spouses, according to the Huffington Post in the article, "Cheating Signs: 3 Ways to Identify a Cheater," you can’t accuse your partner on the basis of statistics alone.
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You probably hear commands such as "Listen to me!" during interpersonal communications, but the speaker wants you to hear what he is saying, and to interpret his meaning. Context and relationship define the type of listening -- active, empathic, critical or enjoyment -- that is most effective in any given situation.
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Depression, physical symptoms, anxiety and poor work performance can all be signs of a broken heart. Suffering a breakup is one of the most stressful life events a person can experience. It is important to understand the symptoms of a broken heart are normal and should only last for a few weeks to a couple of months.
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Despite the many technological devices now available to facilitate conversation, knowing how to communicate clearly is as necessary as ever.
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Jealousy is a normal human emotion, jut like love and anger. The problem with jealousy is often in the way that you deal with it.
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While some adult siblings bond more closely after the death of their parents, others find that the loss brings unresolved tensions and old rivalries to the surface.
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Infidelity affects the entire family, immediate and extended, according to licensed social worker and psychologist Allan Schwartz in an article titled “The Impact of Divorce on Families on the MentalHelp.net site.
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Fathers involved in their children's lives add value to their kids' development in a number of areas, including social relationships and self-esteem. With a dynamic dad in your kids' lives you want to make his birthday extraordinary.
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Sibling rivalry traces its roots back to early childhood when siblings compete with each other for their parents' love and attention. Although it is common to feel threatened by this competition in childhood, it often continues unresolved into adulthood, according to Elizabeth Bernstein, author of "
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Having a controlling parent can leave you struggling to break free and gain your own independence. You may feel stuck between what you want and what your parent wants for you. If you find yourself dealing with a controlling parent, there are steps you can take to help you escape the grasp of their controlling ways.
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There is a distinction between people who are chronic complainers and those who are actually in need of help. A person who genuinely needs advice and actually asks questions will only inquire about something once and then usually thank you for your input.
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Flirting is instinctual, report researchers at the Social Issues Research Centre. It is one of the basic foundations through which the human race attracts and meets mates in order to propagate the species.
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Researchers at the Harvard Business School report that body language often is more reliable than spoken words. While much of the body language that comes into play between men and women is instinctual, men can learn how to read female body language in flirting and make sure they interpret the signs correctly.
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