Relationship Advice That Actually Helps You Communicate Better

Practical, therapist-approved relationship advice to help you communicate with less defensiveness and more connection. These articles are for couples and individuals who want to feel safer, closer, and more understood—without blaming, exploding, or shutting down. Use these to learn how to show up as the partner you want to be in your relationships.

3 Scripts to Use When You’re Stressed (So You Don’t Take It Out on Your Partner) Jan 19, 2026

Stress has a way of shrinking your world.

When you’re stressed, your nervous system goes into tunnel vision. Suddenly, everything feels urgent, heavy, and personal. You’re overwhelmed, and it starts ...

The Easiest Way to Eliminate Criticism in Your Relationship Jan 19, 2026

Here’s a moment from my own relationship that surprised me in the best way.

Last night, my husband and I went to see Hamilton. It was just as incredible as we hoped. Emotional. Beautiful. One of thos...

Using HUMOR the right way can help end your fights May 03, 2025

Here we go again—round and round on this gorgeous, beautiful merry-go-round called LIFE, where we fight and make up and it’s all part of the cycle. BUT think of it more like

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5 apology scripts to quickly turn things around Nov 28, 2024

Dear friend,

We've all been there—something slips out of our mouth so quickly that we immediately wish we could take it back. But the damage is already done. Here's th

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How to go from passive to assertive communication Nov 08, 2024

Hey friend,

Are you a passive communicator disguising yourself as an altruist? Do you pride yourself on keeping the peace and frequently saying yes when, in reality, you're reaching burnout fast? Le...

4 Keys to Healthy Communication Nov 08, 2024

Dear friend,

Just wanted to share some exciting news – Sean and I recently celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary! It's been an incredible journey filled with laughter, a

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Strengthen your relationship in 3 simple steps Nov 08, 2024

Dear friend,

Let's face it: life gets busy, routines settle in, and sometimes the spark in our relationships needs a little TLC. Luckily, you don't need a fancy getaway or expensive gifts to reig...

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