communication style

Monday Mom Challenge

Monday Mom challenge: Don’t shoot the messenger

We’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t shoot the messenger,” right? And pretty much know how to apply it to criticism or bad news...

Marriage

How to communicate better with your partner

Communicating with your spouse isn’t always easy; things get lost in translation or fights break out. Here, Sharon Rivkin, MA, MFT...

Dating

How to get what you want

Relationships are all about compromise, but sometimes you just want to convince your guy to give in and acquiesce to your demands....

Dating

How to talk so your guy will listen

Women often have a bad reputation for nagging. But really, all we’re trying to do is make sure our men are listening. Rather than...

Marriage

My husband, the clam

Ever wonder why your husband won't talk with you much? Oh, sure, he's good for the occasional riff about work or sports, and he...

Marriage

Understanding your body language

You think you're being so cool. He says, "I'm thinking about taking Saturday off to go fishing with the guys," and you think, "I'm...

Technology

A tech-free way to enrich your communication skills

In today’s technological era of email, cell phones, texting, Facebook and Twitter, mixed with an insanely busy social schedule, who...

Dating

How to bring up difficult issues

Here's how to approach the tough subjects with your partner -- the difficult issues that can spark a fight (but don't have to).

Teen Behavior

Connecting with your kids: Strategies for tough conversations

Fewer than half of all sixth graders describe their family communication as positive and only 22 percent of high school seniors do....