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 ...

Effective patterns of communication seem easy enough to most people. However, communicating effectively in a clear, concise and accurate manner takes significant effort. According to the Mind Tools ...

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

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 ...

Family communication patterns describe the ways in which families share information, express emotions and negotiate conflict. Two dominant orientations—conversation orientation, which encourages open ...

In recent years, I’ve experienced a significant rise in couples seeking therapy, which is a pattern that is occurring industry-wide. About 80 percent of therapists in private practice offer couples' ...

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 ...