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

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 ...

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 ...

Most of us don’t intentionally cause conflict at work. After all, we want our day to go smoothly, and we have a vested interest in maintaining a good working relationship with our colleagues. Many of ...

Communication is something humans often think we have mastered. We use languages, gestures, facial expressions, and ...