#2. Aggressive communicators often bully or intimidate, and can be emotionally explosive. #3. Passive communicators tend to avoid confrontation, and apologize for their ideas and opinions, trying to ...

Some of the most painful moments in relationships stem from subtle communication habits that protect instead of connect. Here are two that can slowly push partners apart. Emotional distance in ...

Some of my previous articles have examined how relationship partners speak to each other and the challenges associated with anxiety, avoidance, or dominance in conversation. Most research on couples’ ...

Every couple eventually realises they don’t talk the same way. One wants to sort things out immediately, the other needs space. One talks things through out loud, the other goes quiet to think. It can ...

Building a lasting relationship requires more than just sharing a living space and daily routines. The foundation of true intimacy lies in meaningful communication that helps partners understand each ...

“My spouse and I come from different cultural backgrounds, with different perspectives, upbringings, and experiences. We love each other, but our biggest cultural divide is how we communicate. Since ...

Fear of emotions among couples with PTSD is associated with unproductive communication, according to a new study. People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms often have trouble ...