Challenges in a relationship are like antigens in a vaccine—they strengthen and build resilience in a partnership. Having the ...

Many of us have had the experience of letting someone get close to us and then later regretting it. Toxic relationships can take many forms. We may have thought that someone was our best friend until ...

It doesn’t always start with yelling or bruises. Sometimes, abuse slips in quietly—disguised as control, masked as love, and dismissed as “just being difficult.” You find yourself second-guessing your ...

Most of us have been guilty of thinking, "I hate my in-laws!" But the best way to deal with tricky in-laws, even ones you ...

Not everyone who smiles at you has good intentions. Sometimes, the kindest-looking people carry hidden traits that reveal their true character over time. Learning to spot these quiet clues can help ...

We avoid conflict because we have a low tolerance for discomfort. Humans tend to avoid discomfort—whether it be physical, ...

All couples fight, it's a given. But when relationship stress mixes with work stress, financial angst, and family flare-ups, little squabbles can morph into damaging arguments. As a couples counselor, ...

Many people say “toxic,” but do not even know what it means. Here’s how to recognise the patterns that make a relationship toxic. We throw the word ‘toxic’ around a lot, yet most people can’t tell ...