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Anyone will tell you that forming friendships is one of life's simplest joys, yet many adults find it surprisingly difficult. As children, making friends seemed effortless—often as easy as simply asking, "Will you be my friend?" But as we grow into adulthood, a different question hangs in our minds: why is it so hard to make new friends?

Here’s how you can help your spouse when they’re experiencing strong emotions in a way that strengthens your relationship

In relationships, a power struggle is not just about who gets to make decisions, but about a deeper, emotional battle for control,

Here are some helpful tips and strategies to help you effectively de-escalate an argument between you and your partner.

Making friends as an adult is not all that easy at times. We don't have the same social environments we did as kids, being made to go to school or to sign up for extracurricular activities. We don't have a parent whose friends have children, or neighbors wanting us to come out and play, and it can feel like almost everyone already has their set forever-friend-group

Online dating has become a prevalent way to connect with potential partners. While it offers incredible opportunities for finding...

Houston Therapy marriage and family experts share 6 tips on how to tell your kids that you're getting a divorce.

Reciprocity: mutual dependence, action, or influence; a mutual exchange of privilege. Reciprocity in relationships is an idea that comes...

What is Attachment Theory? Psychologists John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth’s research helped us to understand what we now call attachment...

Attachment theory has gotten a great deal of attention recently. Understanding our attachment patterns not only helps our intimate relationships, but it can also foster further self-awareness and self-compassion.

Having recently attended a wedding and experiencing an opportunity to witness and speak to a newly wedded couple as well as all the...

Online dating survival guide.

Healthy partnerships are foundational to our success. We need mutual witnessing, perspective sharing, and support to grow.