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Helping Siblings Communicate Instead Of Fight
Conflict is part of every human relationship, because every relationship has two people with different needs and perspectives. Our job as parents is to teach our children to manage that conflict in ways that bring them closer. On the other
How To Help A Friend
Have you known someone going through a tough time and wanted to help but didn’t know how? It’s important to learn the warning signs of mental health conditions and how to start a conversation about them. While the first conversation is important,
8 Relationship Tips Couples Therapists Are Giving All The Time Right Now
To be fair, not all couples are having a rough go of it. Vagdevi Meunier, Psy.D., master trainer for the Gottman Institute and licensed clinical psychologist at the Center for Relationships in Austin, tells SELF that the stress of the pandemic has actually
Are You In A Relationship With No Give And Take?
Healthy relationships are designed to be a give and take, with both partners working together to provide support, encouragement, and compassion during times of challenge, sadness, or problems. In a healthy relationship, the couple flows between the role of being
When To Call It Quits On Your Relationship
Being in relationship limbo is hard. For most of us, ultimately untenable. It’s understandable to want to bale when you and your partner are always fighting over seemingly insignificant issues, like what to have for dinner or where to park
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How To Make Your Marriage Last
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Authors: Mariam Rasheed, LMSW, Issra Killawi, B.A. Acknowledgments: We would like to thank Maryum Khwaja, LCSW, and Madiha Tahseen, Ph.D. for their review of this article. This article contains content that may be triggering for victims and survivors of domestic
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This article is authored by Sameera Ahmed, Ph.D. Holidays may seem as simple as a day to have fun and celebrate. But, they are far more important to our well-being and identity— and work to build resilience in all of us.