LOADING ERROR LOADING Even the healthiest long-term relationships have their fair share of ups and downs. This one may seem counterintuitive at first because many people believe that less arguing is indicative of a relationship’s strength, said Los Angeles marriage and family therapist Abigail Makepeace. “The absence of conflict might suggest that one or both partners no longer see the …
LOADING ERROR LOADING Your relationship with your spouse is one of the most important bonds in your life. Constantly trying to determine how your marriage stacks up against other people’s “can be dangerous to the health of the overall relationship,” Los Angeles marriage and family therapist Abigail Makepeace told HuffPost. “It also means finding time for sex and intimacy, considering …
LOADING ERROR LOADING Therapists have seen and heard it all: the good, the bad and the ugly of relationships. ’ Several of our experts said they steer clear of hyperbolic blanket statements that begin “you always” or “you never.” “While it’s true that I’ll never smoke a cigar and I always fasten my seat belt, when it comes to interpersonal …
LOADING ERROR LOADING When it comes to relationships, conventional wisdom isn’t always the wisest. There are certain relationship “rules” or sayings you’ve heard time and time again — so many times that you’ve just taken them at face value. Kindly let your partner know that you need some space to gather your thoughts.” Don’t just storm off and leave your …
LOADING ERROR LOADING When you ask a friend “How are you?” you usually get a short, surface-level response, some variation of: I’m fine. “People not only need to feel that the other person truly wants to know how they are doing,” said Los Angeles marriage and family therapist Abigail Makepeace, “But they also need to know that confiding in someone …