Foster Understanding in Relationships

We all want to feel understood. Learn how to communicate in a way that ensures both you and your partner feel validated, creating a stronger, more compassionate connection.

Miss vs Ms: What’s the Difference and When Should You Use Each?

Miss vs Ms: What’s the Difference and When Should You Use Each?

Ever find yourself hesitating between “Miss” and “Ms”? It feels like such a small detail… but somehow, it matters. One …
Owen Kessler

By Owen Kessler

Marriage Therapy| 8  min read

What Are the 3 Hs in a Relationship? Hear, Hug, & Help

What Are the 3 Hs in a Relationship? Hear, Hug, & Help

What makes love feel safe, steady, and real? It’s not always the big declarations or perfectly timed words—it’s often the …
Dylan Banks

By Dylan Banks

Marriage Counseling & Divorce| 9  min read

What Is the Catharsis Effect & Its Impact on Relationships

What Is the Catharsis Effect & Its Impact on Relationships

Ever felt that strange relief after a good cry, a deep talk, or even yelling into a pillow?  That lightness …
Dylan Banks

By Dylan Banks

Marriage Counseling & Divorce| 10  min read

Difference Between Patronizing vs. Condescending​ Behavior

Difference Between Patronizing vs. Condescending​ Behavior

We’ve all had that moment—someone says something with a smile, but it still stings a little.  Maybe they explain something …
Callen Winslow

By Callen Winslow

Parenting and Mental Health| 12  min read

What is Dry Begging? Signs & How to Respond

What is Dry Begging? Signs & How to Respond

We’ve all heard that awkward “I’d never ask, but…” tone—the one that makes you wonder if someone’s hinting without actually …
Owen Kessler

By Owen Kessler

Marriage Therapy| 11  min read

How to Express Gratitude and Appreciation in a Love Letter

How to Express Gratitude and Appreciation in a Love Letter

Love letters have a way of wrapping our feelings in warmth, don’t they? They’re like little treasures, holding the whispers …
Owen Kessler

By Owen Kessler

Marriage Therapy| 11  min read

31 Apology Letters to a Husband Who Is Hurt by Your Actions

31 Apology Letters to a Husband Who Is Hurt by Your Actions

“An apology is the superglue of life. It can repair just about anything.” — Lynn Johnston.  In fact, couples who …
Noah Williams

By Noah Williams

Relationships advice, Pre-marriage and general| 10  min read

13 Ways to Make Use of Affirmation in Marriage

13 Ways to Make Use of Affirmation in Marriage

Do you remember the last time a simple compliment from your partner brightened your day? Or when a kind word …
Calantha Quinlan

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 7  min read

10 Meaningful Ways to Get Your Partner to Open Up

10 Meaningful Ways to Get Your Partner to Open Up

Do you wish to know how to get your partner to open up? Does your partner find it challenging to …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

Approved By Christiana Njoku

Licensed Professional Counselor| 8  min read

125 Words of Affirmation Every Wife Wants to Hear

125 Words of Affirmation Every Wife Wants to Hear

Words can shape our beliefs, affect our emotions and influence our behavior. It is no argument that words are powerful …
Rachael Pace

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 8  min read

15 Examples of Positive Reinforcement That Work

15 Examples of Positive Reinforcement That Work

Positive reinforcement is a strategy that is used to encourage appropriate behavior. By strengthening positive behaviors, this strategy can help …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 7  min read

How to Ask for Support From Your Partner When You Need It

How to Ask for Support From Your Partner When You Need It

Love them or hate them, emotions make us human. You can’t wish them away, but you can manage them. In …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

Approved By Christiana Njoku

Licensed Professional Counselor| 10  min read

100+ Inspiring Words of Affirmation for Her

100+ Inspiring Words of Affirmation for Her

At times, it is beneficial to tell your partner exactly how you feel about them. This includes contemplating words of …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Dionne Eleanor Reid

Coach| 9  min read

How to Make Your Partner Feel Secure: 18 Effective Ways

How to Make Your Partner Feel Secure: 18 Effective Ways

It’s natural to wonder… How can you help your partner feel truly secure with you? We often hear that feeling …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Silvana Mici

Coach| 13  min read

75+ Words of Affirmation for Him

75+ Words of Affirmation for Him

Are you trying to figure out how you can be more mindful and appreciative of your romantic relationship? Do you …
Rachael Pace

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 8  min read