Most of us believe we can spot anger a mile away. We look for the the tensed jaw  and hear the raised tone, and quickly conclude we know exactly what someone is feeling. But when it comes to the...

Intimacy is the heartbeat of a thriving relationship, yet it is often the most misunderstood aspect of adult relationships. We are bombarded with cinematic portrayals of extraordinary passion, and a never-ending honeymoon phase. But what happens when real life—mortgages, career stress,...

In an ideal world, being in a serious love relationship would be easy. There would be no angry arguments. There would be no volatile disagreements about children, pets, or former lovers. There would be no intense fighting or regular threats...

Everyone wants to be happy…don’t they? “I just want to be happy” is probably the most common answer to the question, “What do you want out of life?” The pursuit of happiness is a phrase we all recognize. It comes...

Everyone enjoys a good laugh…don’t you? Even the most no-nonsense, restrained, sober and conservative person enjoys the feeling of being uplifted and carried away by laughter. It is one of the most enjoyable of human expressions. Appreciating humor, being amused and...

Many of us have been accused of being "defensive” at one time or another. This typically happens when we are in a heated discussion or argument with someone close to us. Defending yourself is a natural process which can happen automatically. Our...

As we head into a new year, it’s traditional to make resolutions to improve something in our lives. We may resolve to visit the gym regularly, or go on a diet, or find a new job. While we typically make...