by Elizabeth Sloan | Oct 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Almost everyone wants a good relationship. We want to live “happily ever after.” If we create a good relationship with our partner, research finds that we will live “healthier ever after,” too. There could be many reasons why good relationships lead to good health.... 
by Elizabeth Sloan | Sep 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Conflict is inevitable, but relationship damage is not. Knowing how to make up after a fight is called relationship repair. If you learn how to repair your relationship after a fight, you will build trust and security. You also will make it more likely that your... 
by Elizabeth Sloan | Aug 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
While it may not seem romantic, relationship apps can make it easier to remember to do the little things that build your relationship and keep it strong. One app, called Smart Couple (download link) lets you create a profile of the things that make your partner feel... 
by Elizabeth Sloan | Jul 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Sometimes, no matter how nicely you tell your partner about a problem, your partner gets defensive. Your partner’s defensiveness always has the same goal: to avoid taking any responsibility for a problem. Perhaps these common defensive reactions sound familiar:... 
by Elizabeth Sloan | Jun 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
There are only three styles of handling anger: stuffing, escalating, and complaining. Of the three, only complaining leads to a happy relationship. Stuffing When you stuff your anger, you back away from your or your partner’s anger. Maybe you stuff because You don’t...