Anger

“In love we face challenges and in embracing these challenges, conflicts, and dark places, there is immense potential for transformation.” – J. Welwood When conflict happens in ... Read More

Anger is not a sign that your relationship is doomed to fail. Anger is an emotion that we all experience, and it signifies that something has to be done. Anger makes you aware that there ... Read More

I like to volunteer—it’s a way to give back, and frankly, I think I get more than I give. I’ve done many different kinds of things: baked brownies for the homeless, taught chair yoga ... Read More

Imagine you are in a conversation and—bam!—the other person just said something that is not sitting well with you. Were you attacked? Were you put down? Is the other person jealous? ... Read More

People who are prone to anger can experience high rates of blood pressure and poor physical health. However, according to the results of a recent study, anger may actually protect you from ... Read More

The work of caregivers is difficult, at best. This is particularly true for those who provide care before they start the workday and after they come home in the evening. I am often amazed ... Read More

You’ve probably seen videos of big, furious guys going after little guys. It doesn’t look like a fair fight at first, but there can be surprises—and sometimes the little guys win. ... Read More

In my work with gay couples over the years, I have noticed an interesting phenomenon that occurs when a relationship is on the rocks. For most lesbian, gay, bisexual, or trans (LGBT) couples ... Read More

When someone experiences a particularly distressing experience, they often feel better when they are able to share their feelings with others. However, according to research from a new ... Read More

Partners come together with unique and distinct personalities. Usually, two people in a relationship have many differences and similarities. But when someone in the relationship, or worse ... Read More

Have you ever thrown a casual “I miss you,” or “I wish you were here” to your partner when, in that moment, you did not miss them or wish they were with you? Spouses and partners ... Read More

Shouting, yelling, screaming. Nearly all parents have done it; nearly all children age 10 and under have heard it. In small doses, such as in emergencies, yelling is not believed to be ... Read More