Why constant apologizing backfires — and the 3 research-backed habit swaps a psychologist recommends, from gratitude to ...

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 ...

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

Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader whose avoidant communication style is making a breakup more ...