Communication

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7 Phrases That Enhance Your Communication

Words matter in keeping love alive. By Kathy McCoy Ph.D. They were unlike most couples I see initially in counseling. For their first session, they arrived at my office smiling and holding hands. They were…


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5 Easy Communication Tweaks That Can Increase Intimacy

Try these low-risk, high-reward behaviors to improve your relationship. By Valentina Stoycheva Ph.D. “Working on our communication” is one of the most commonly cited reasons why couples seek relationship counseling. This is not surprising. Often,…


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How To Get Your Partner To Open Up To You

Strategies to help you create more open communication and emotional intimacy. By Alexandra H. Solomon Ph.D. A commonly asked relationship question is: “How do I get my partner to open up to me?” The pain…



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Affirmation Or Validation?

Why validation may be the key to communication. By Marisa T. Cohen, Ph.D. When affirming something, you are offering support, or asserting something as fact. There is usually a positive connotation to this, in which…