Young lesbian Couple Walking Down Street After Meeting Whether you’ve been with your partner for three weeks, three months, or three years, communication is crucial when it comes to fostering and maintaining a healthy relationship. However, it is entirely possible (and fairly common) for partners to communicate very differently, says marriage and family therapist Becky Stuempfig, LMFT. Differing […]

It’s easy to believe you and your partner are on the same page if you’ve not been directly told anything to the contrary. Unfortunately, it’s not always that simple. Researchers claim that anywhere from 60 to 90 percent of what we actually mean or feel is communicated nonverbally, according to Beth Ribarsky, PhD, a professor of interpersonal communication […]

This article addresses the sad reality that when someone is suffering from anxiety or depression, their friendships can suffer as well. Suggestions are offered for how to prevent this from becoming a permanent loss and how to garner social support while living with symptoms of anxiety and depression: Read Full Article Here