Happy couples aren’t conflict-free. They’re conflict-capable. They understand that arguments, when handled with security, respect and repair, actually deepen rather than damage relationships. The ...

Most couples worry that fighting means something is wrong. Why conflict and repair are the true markers of intimacy.

All couples fight. Conflict is normal, and often healthy, in relationships. Let’s be honest, though: Everyone likes to win. And when you’re arguing about something important, losing feels especially ...

Even the happiest couples encounter conflict. But what they fight about reveals a lot about what's missing in the relationship. As a psychologist who studies couples, I've found that there are a few ...