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.

How to Listen Better in a Relationship: A Simple Shift That Changes Everything Jan 09, 2026

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This happened in our house recently, and I caught myself doing something I see couples do all the time.

My husband was talking.
I was nodding.
And I was absolutely not listening.

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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Knowing how to accept feedback from your partner changes everything Mar 31, 2025

Y'all, I'm a therapist. Listening is my job. And today, my husband told me that he often feels like I'm not really listening to him. Gut punch. If I'm being honest though, I knew he was right. I knew ...

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 tell your partner you miss them Nov 08, 2024

Dear friend,

This week I found myself missing my husband. I don't need to list all the reasons it's been hard to connect in today's world and this phase of life, you ge

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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...

When ONE fight derails you completely Nov 08, 2024

Dear friend,

Everything with your partner is going well…you feel like you've made relationship progress, you've been keeping your commitments, and then you get in one ...

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