It is wonderful to feel able to talk about anything with your romantic partner. Whether something good or bad happens, knowing you can lean on each other is crucial. A lack of communication can lead to trouble, resentment, and unwanted changes in the relationship. Here are five ways to deepen communication with your partner and stay close as a couple.

Everyone’s familiar with the tunnel vision that comes with falling in love. The honeymoon phase takes over, and suddenly…

Communication is a difficult part of human life. It can be uncomfortable, frustrating and awkward. But communication is an essential part of life…

Few things are as contentious in American life as politics. Therapists and relationship researchers have found that the politics of the last four to five years have made this even more so. Sometimes couples are as deeply divided as the nation.

For better or worse, money management can be a tricky topic to navigate as a couple. Both of you bring your own financial habits and expectations with you. Chances are good that these are not identical!

There’s been a great deal of talk about isolation (and social distancing) in the last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. And many people have experienced loneliness as a result of this isolation.

How do you and your partner handle arguments? Have you been able to reach a place of civility and mutual understanding when you have big disagreements?

The COVID pandemic has brought about many paradoxical changes in our lives. Perhaps the chief of these involves our most intimate relationships. You’re probably spending more time than ever with your spouse or partner.

So many of us have suffered relationship damage and pain. Our bonds with parents, siblings, friends, acquaintances, partners, and adult children can be worn thin by conflict and misunderstandings.

When you think about your relationship with your partner, do you feel like your relationship is still defined by traditional gender roles? Or do you feel like there are more openness and equanimity in your relationship than there was for couples in decades and centuries past?