The only way to finally part ways with a deadbeat partner is to acknowledge what’s keeping you stuck in the first place.

There's a lot that goes into someone being a good partner, from emotional maturity and intelligence, good communication, shared values and morals, and an ability to show up in a supportive manner that ...

When imagining a narcissist’s ideal romantic partner, many picture someone passive, easily manipulated, and desperate for approval. This common assumption makes intuitive sense – wouldn’t someone ...

Source: Hans / Pixabay Healthy intimate relationships require that both partners see each other and love what they see. Sometimes, needy individuals see what they want to see in others, rather than ...

Some people have a knack for choosing partners who lift them up, support them, and help them grow. Others… not so much. If you’ve ever watched a friend leap into one bad relationship after another, or ...

When someone forms an emotional bond with someone outside the relationship, there might not be kisses or physical contact, but there are confidences, constant messages, shared secrets, and an ...

Arguments with someone who has BPD can feel intense. Here’s how you can defuse the situation without burning out or abandoning them. The study made an interesting point. The more couples learned to ...