Relationship patterns keep us safe. And in order to break them gently, we need more discernment and less self-criticism.

Many people look for patterns in their relationships, hoping those patterns reveal how connections develop over time. The idea of the “3-6-9 rule” often comes up in those conversations because it ...

Most couples waste years arguing over the wrong thing, never addressing what’s really hurting them. Here’s why the “90-10” rule is a game-changer for resolving conflict. Not every argument is about ...

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

We don’t tend to enter romantic relationships with the intention of getting our hearts stepped on, but at some point or another most of us have felt that pain. There are few things more agonizing than ...

The peak-end rule was first proposed by psychologist Daniel Kahneman, who found that people’s overall satisfaction with an experience could be overwhelmingly shaped by two things: the most intense ...