The Negativity Bias That Brings Down Relationships

He says you look beautiful tonight… But all you can remember is the last time you wore this outfit and the rude comment he made. He says he’s never loved you more than he does right now… But all you can remember is that time you argued and he said he regretted ever...

What to Do When Your Relationship Gets Sick

Imagine this scenario. You wake up one morning feeling kind of crummy. You’ve got a slight fever, and your throat feels like sandpaper. Didn’t someone at the office have strep last week? Crap. You go to your doctor, fully expecting him to diagnose you with the...

Restore the Closeness with Repair Attempts

You’re hanging out with someone you really care about when it happens… You say the wrong thing. He goes silent. His jaw tightens. Tension floods the room. You’re desperately trying to think of a way to take it back when he stands up. “I gotta go. Catch you later.”...

Three Ways “Fun Theory” Can Help Your Relationship Thrive

Have you ever tried to get excited about something you didn’t really want to do? A friend of mine is a runner. Recently I admitted I simply don’t like running enough to tackle the long distances she does, and what she said floored me. She said she doesn’t like to run,...