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Much advice is offered on how to navigate relationships with family members and romantic partners for understandable reasons. The quality of these relationships impacts the quality of one’s life.

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Arguments are inevitable in any meaningful relationship, yet most people approach conflict with strategies that damage rather than strengthen their partnerships. The difference between arguments that ...

When we think of what makes a relationship special, occasional “big” events might stand out to us. But in reality, what nourishes love most consistently are the small, repeated rituals that reassure ...

Treena Orchard has received funding from CIHR, SSHRC, and Western Ontario but no research monies were used in the creation of this article. Western University provides funding as a member of The ...