What is the role of family in maintaining good mental health? While no family is perfect, home is often where we first feel the benefits of family support for emotional health. We learn how to navigate life and emotions in relationship…
Radical acceptance is the ability to fully open yourself to your experience. Radical acceptance allows you to recognize what hurts, no matter what it is -- and comfort that hurt. The radical part of radical acceptance is the openness to face…
"I need space." You've probably heard this or said it. What does that even mean? It's about holding space for emotions. To understand each other and ourselves, we need to make room for thoughts and feelings. Holding space is essential to…
If you want any relationship to feel better, you need to know about bids for connection. A bid for connection is anything a person does to spark a positive feeling with another. It might be obvious – like a hug, a…
Do you hide personal issues you're facing from your partner? You might want to protect your loved one from worrying too much. But there's a risk to your partnership in keeping too much of your inner world to yourself. Sometimes one…
Having a partner you can talk to about anything feels wonderful. You may find yourself thinking, "This must be real love." How do you know it's true love? One day you may need comfort. Another day, you may need to rant.…
We want closeness. However, many couples try not to argue for fear that arguing will damage emotional connection. But arguments can help couples learn about their different styles of emotional attachment. Arguing isn't the problem. It's avoiding the emotions involved. You…
Each of us has a basic human need for love. The need for a secure bond is hardwired in us from birth. But we are not born knowing how to express our emotional needs in words. We need to learn about meeting…
When love is new, needing each other feels great. Being with someone who's fun, sexy, kind and upbeat feels terrific. Wanting love and friendship like this is natural and human. Sharing your fun side is easy. But learning to see and…