These seemingly silly arguments often act as a stand-in for something deeper. Understanding the bigger emotional meaning ...

Somewhere between the third unanswered text and the passive-aggressive story post, something shifted in how couples argue. The fights themselves aren't new—jealousy, money, chores, emotional ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to maintaining a harmonious marriage, communication is key, but it's not the only piece of the puzzle. Couples who ...

Perfectionism, which basically is a chronic preoccupation with a form of self-protection, elicits various interpersonal problems. Couples wherein both partners are perfectionistic tend to get stuck in ...

CNN — Anyone who's been in a relationship has been there: the yelling and blaming, the insults, hurt feelings and ultimately withdrawal. It's so common that marriage counselors have an old saying ...

Couples who fight and still feel close don’t fear conflict. Instead, they use it as a doorway to deeper connection. Conflict is often viewed as a threat to intimacy; an indicator that something is ...

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