Parenting a kid with birth defects is not only emotionally draining but also poses unique challenges that you probably didn’t prepare for when you were trying for pregnancy. Of course, you love your ...

A healthy relationship can take many forms, but all of them are founded on a few main principles: open communication, trust, and respect. Without these three pillars, even the most well-intentioned ...

Resentment can quietly creep into a relationship, creating emotional distance without either person fully realizing it. While your partner might not express their feelings directly, their behavior ...

Many clients that I see suffer from chronic pain or chronic medical conditions, often in addition to other disorders like depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and so forth. Also, I have experienced ...

A recent study investigates whether a partner’s behavioral responsiveness in a romantic relationship can reduce the negative effects of personal vulnerability (e.g., symptoms of depression) or ...

Are you in a relationship that holds you back or sets you free? Here’s how to know if your partner is helping you grow. Are you in a relationship that makes you feel like you’re becoming the best ...

Any loving partner wants the best for the other person in the relationship, and, often, the kind of support we offer our partners can catalyze or stifle their growth. It’s important to ask yourself: ...

An hour before an important exam, a college student's mood is tense when their phone buzzes with a new text. "I'm so proud of everything you've worked for. Good luck today babe <3," reads the message ...

In a guilt-based relationship, you may be forced to take responsibility for things that aren’t your fault. Here’s how to recognize and break free of this dynamic. Guilt is a powerful emotion—one that ...

Sometimes, it’s difficult to know whether your partner truly supports your life goals—especially when your own feelings and ...

Actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has emphasised the importance of choosing a life partner who is genuinely kind and supportive of one’s dreams and goals. In a recent interview, Oboli stated that a ...

ITHACA, N.Y. — Receiving simple, supportive texts from a romantic partner can help people cope with stressful events in their daily lives, new Cornell psychology research finds. Undergraduate study ...