Relationship patterns keep us safe. And in order to break them gently, we need more discernment and less self-criticism. Relationship research has made it distinctively clear that most relationships ...

It’s not always loud fights that end relationships, but covert patterns of behavior that slowly pull them apart. Here are four such patterns to look out for. “It wasn’t one big fight. No cheating. No ...

Relationship success often hinges less on compatibility and more on communication patterns. Four specific communication styles emerge repeatedly in failing relationships, creating destructive cycles ...

Romantic relationships often develop recurring patterns that can impact their health and longevity. Recognizing these patterns serves as the first step toward creating more positive relationship ...

Let’s be real: We all have patterns in relationships. For some of us, it’s the tendency to attract emotionally unavailable partners. For others, it’s jumping into relationships too fast or staying too ...

We've been sold the idea that passionate, dramatic relationships are the ones worth having. The kind where emotions run high, conflicts spark intensity, and grand gestures prove love. But here's the ...

A lot of relationship patterns happen in small moments that people don’t pay attention to. They show up in our daily life while living with each other. Many of them are nervous system habits. They ...