You know you should open up to your partner, but when the moment arrives, your emotional vocabulary seems to consist entirely of "fine," "whatever," and the ever-popular silent nod. The good news? You ...

We all want to be liked and appreciated, but sometimes the words we use can unintentionally convey neediness. You might think you're just being polite or expressing your feelings, but certain phrases ...

If persons with misophonia live with this condition, they’ve likely struggled to explain it to others. Misophonia is likely a neurophysiological condition where specific sounds, like chewing or ...

Effective communication is one of the most important skills you can learn. You use communication skills in your relationships, work, and social interactions. Effective communication skills are even ...

In the first post of this two-part series, I discussed the importance of getting in touch with your own needs and wishes. This post is focused on how to communicate those needs to others, even though ...

Dear Eric: My wife and I are in our early 70s and live in a suburban neighborhood where every other person has a dog, or so it seems. Consequently, everyone seems to know everyone else. We’re both in ...