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

Communication is the heart of any relationship, but not all ways of talking with your partner are helpful. When messages get twisted or feelings get hurt, even good intentions can lead to problems.

Every conversation with someone you care about either draws you closer together or pushes you slightly apart. While most people recognize that communication matters in relationships, fewer understand ...

If any of these patterns describe you and your spouse, it's probably time to make an appointment for couples counseling. Today I discuss that old stand-by: poor communication. This is blamed for most ...

When a husband feels unhappy in his marriage, his words and actions often reveal what’s really going on inside. Communication patterns can act like warning signs, showing that something needs ...