Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Astrology is most useful when it stops predicting behavior and starts naming patterns. Most relationship pain doesn’t come from ...

Relationship patterns keep us safe. And in order to break them gently, we need more discernment and less self-criticism. Relationship research has made it distinctively clear that most relationships ...

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My last (failed) relationship, it turns out, is a psychological cliché, which is disheartening but at least it gives me plenty of company. If you’d peeked through my windows, you would have seen ...

Romantic relationships often develop recurring patterns that can impact their health and longevity. Recognizing these patterns serves as the first step toward creating more positive relationship ...

Some relationships don’t end with a breakup. They slowly erode when conflict turns into punishment, leaving one partner walking on eggshells and afraid to speak.

One of the hardest realizations is coming to terms with the fact that you’re not with the right romantic partner. If you have that nagging gut feeling that the person you’re currently dating is not ...