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If You Really Loved Me…
Your romantic partner may annoy you in many small ways — but don’t give up. The world of animal training can help.

The Perils of Reading Your Partner’s Mind
Using our partner’s behavior to deduce their intentions and motivation is natural. Natural, but dangerous.


Want Your Loved One To Change? Stop Criticizing
If you can ask your loved one to change without it sounding like a criticism, you'll get better results.


Turning Fights Into Gold (Part II): Conflict and Attachment in Couples
The ability to fight well is one of the hallmarks of successful relationships.


Turning Fights Into Gold (Part I): Conflict and Attachment in Couples
Our fights with our romantic partner may appear to be about trivial things. But the question at the root of every fight is “Are you there f


Listen To Your Partner’s Problem, Or Solve It? Couples, Conflict and Emotional Support
Women often want someone to listen. Men say their partner just wants to moan, not fix things. Here's how to bridge the gap.


“Why Won’t You Do More!?” How Couples Over-Under Function
When one partner is highly competent, and the other is incompetent, resentment is going to build.


“You’re Right!” Couples, Conflict and Counselling
When we fight, we try to convince our romantic partner that we’re right and they’re wrong. Could it be that both sides are right?
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