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 ...

Think you know who really runs your house? The answer might not be who you expect. Communication patterns tell a far more ...

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 ...

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 ...

Setting and maintaining boundaries forms the foundation of healthy relationships, both personal and professional. While establishing these invisible lines may feel uncomfortable at first, they’re ...

Setting firm emotional boundaries represents the foundation of preventing people from taking your feelings and energy for granted. These boundaries define what behaviors you will and won’t accept in ...

Before coming to campus, start to open a channel of communication with your student about their communication expectations. Talk with your student about any concerns they have about starting ...