Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Most people fear conflict because it feels like a threat to the ...

Conflict in marriage is often treated like a problem to solve or, worse, a landmine to avoid. Many couples believe that a “healthy” relationship means steering clear of arguments or resolving them ...

There are not many things as heartbreaking and complicated as considering the end of a marriage. It’s like ripping apart two ...

In any relationship, especially marriage, conflicts are bound to happen. But here's the kicker: a successful marriage isn't ...

It’s a familiar mantra that marriage counselors rely upon in advising their couples — talk about conflicts and try to resolve them, rather than letting suppressed feelings fester until they poison a ...

If I have to retrieve something from our basement utility room, I get heart palpitations. A waist-high assortment of boxes, bags, and building supplies is piled three feet from the wall. The paint ...

3. Come around and talk as soon as you can. Keep the chain of communication open 4. Don't be afraid to have difficult conversations. Talk, even if it will be unpleasant 5. Listen to each other. Both ...

Disrupted sleep, tension, and frustration—for many couples, the nightly fight for comfort is more than physical. Sleep ...

My husband and I deal with clutter in different ways. It used to cause conflict in our relationship. I had a breakthrough moment about my relationship with clutter, and now, we communicate better. If ...