Most couples have been there. One partner notices something new, a jacket, a gadget, a pair of shoes, and asks about it. The response comes back quickly: “Well, you spent money on your golf game last weekend, so I bought this.” The conversation that follows…
We’ve heard it said that couples only ever have two kinds of arguments: those with solutions, and those without. In the second kind, couples have the same argument over and over, each person reacting in habitual ways. Having no way out, couples can end up…
Sharing your life with someone means having open and honest conversations, even when those conversations are difficult. But that’s often easier said than done. During emotional conversations, it’s common for many people to become triggered by something their partner has said. Calm in one moment,…