Family & RelationshipsAug 4, 2026
3 Ways Early Family Trauma Shapes Marriage in Later Life
Research identifies how unresolved wounds in childhood create emotional vulnerabilities in romantic relationships as an adult.
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Family & RelationshipsAug 4, 2026
Psychology says couples who laugh after disagreements tend to recover faster, not because the issue disappears
Psychology says couples who laugh after disagreements often recover faster not because the conflict disappears, but because laughter helps repair emotional connection, reduce stress and reopen the ...
Family & RelationshipsAug 4, 2026
Psychology says people remember how you made them feel more accurately than what you said
Psychology suggests that although the words we use are important, it is often the emotions behind them that leave the strongest and most lasting impression.
Family & RelationshipsAug 3, 2026
Psychologist reveals 5 reasons more Americans are cutting off parents
Dr. Richard L. Blake, a British psychologist and author based in Austin, Texas, shared five factors that he believes commonly contribute to fractured family relationships.
Family & RelationshipsAug 3, 2026
The Invisible Labor That Sustains Relationships
One essential labor in romantic relationships and families that we do not often talk about is the labor of remembering—in particular, remembering the many things we need to do.
Family & RelationshipsAug 3, 2026
Still Waiting for Your Parent to Change?
Are you hoping your parent changes so that you finally get the love, validation, or understanding they've longed for? Learn what steps you can take toward healing.
Family & RelationshipsAug 2, 2026
Can chronic loneliness shrink parts of your brain? Know the 5 regions which get structurally altered
Learn from experts how loneliness may alter your brain's structure and why simply advising to socialise is not enough to solve loneliness.
Family & RelationshipsAug 2, 2026
Is there really a global loneliness epidemic? Research reveals a more complex picture
Loneliness affects one in five people worldwide. But a new global study also finds it varies between countries, reflecting more than individual circumstances.
Family & RelationshipsAug 2, 2026
A Psychologist Explains The Most Overlooked Type Of Love
Psychologists say the love we count least is the love that helps most — brief, unlabeled moments of shared warmth backed by real relationship research.
Family & RelationshipsJul 31, 2026
Parenting begins with you: Why healing yourself helps raise emotionally secure children
Every parenting challenge is also an opportunity for self-discovery. Understanding how your own childhood influences your reactions can help build stronger, healthier relationships with your children.
Family & RelationshipsJul 31, 2026
'This is what you get for leaving me': The difficulty of rebuilding relationships after a parent goes to prison
Repairing a relationship with a child or family member after years in prison is rarely simple. CNA TODAY spoke to current inmates and ex-offenders on the uphill – often years-long – process of ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 30, 2026
Muslims told to prioritise emotional wellbeing, family ties
Muslims have been advised to prioritise emotional well and family relationships, with a warning that rising economic pressures and social changes are adversely affecting domestic life.This advice was ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 30, 2026
Everyday Parenting Psychology, PLLC
At Everyday Parenting Psychology, we’re here to help families and individuals achieve integrative wellness, blending expert ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 30, 2026
Should Orgasm Be The Goal Of Sex?
Did you know that July 31 is National Orgasm Day? For many people, orgasm is treated as the ultimate measure of sexual success. It’s often seen as the line that separates “good” sex from a disappointing encounter. Some…
Family & RelationshipsJul 30, 2026
Psychology says people who get super excited for other people's weddings may have more empathy and love to offer than others
Psychology suggests that people who feel genuinely excited about other people's weddings are often responding to a blend of empathy, emotional contagion, social connection, and positive personal ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 29, 2026
I assumed one of my close relationships was with a narcissist — here’s how Circles group therapy helped me learn I wasn’t alone
I tried out Circles group therapy because I assumed that one of my close relationships was with a narcissist. During my trial, I learned some tools to manage this relationship, heard the advice of ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 29, 2026
Wifaq, Qatar University launch marriage support programme for newlyweds
DOHA: Qatar's Family Consulting Center (Wifaq) has launched the First Year of Marriage awareness and counseling programme in partnership with Qatar University (QU), targeting newly married students ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 27, 2026
Gen Z adults redefine family relationships
more young adults are choosing "no contact," prompting debate over boundaries and belonging
Family & RelationshipsJul 27, 2026
Why attachment theory is everywhere right now and how it can help you
Attachment theory is everywhere right now, but what is it and how can you use it to improve your relationships?
Family & RelationshipsJul 27, 2026
From 3-Week Whirlwind to 33-Year Marriage: Pastoral Counselors Share 8 Keys to Building Lasting Love
In their new book, Winning Together, Shyrone and Rebecca Richardson offer a perspective shaped by more than three ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 27, 2026
The 3 loves theory: Why each relationship teaches you something different
The 3 Loves Theory explains why some relationships shape us, challenge us, and help us grow. Discover the psychology behind love and healing.
Family & RelationshipsJul 27, 2026
Psychoanalytic Object Relations Through Song
Updated July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk When teaching psychoanalytic principles as a professor, I like bringing in relatable cultural examples to highlight theory. One of them is the 2003 John Mayer song…
Family & RelationshipsJul 27, 2026
7 Parent "Needs" and the Real Needs Behind Them
Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader In the first post in this series, I talked about how what parents call needs are often strategies—one specific way they're hoping a real need will get met. "I need the…
Family & RelationshipsJul 26, 2026
10 warning signs marriage counselors spot in couples headed for trouble
Marriage counselors identify ten patterns that predict serious relationship trouble before couples recognize the warning signs themselves. The post 10 Warning Signs Marriage Counselors Spot in Couples ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 26, 2026
The Strongest Sign That You’re in the Right Relationship
There is a particular kind of loneliness that gets almost no airtime in relationship research: the loneliness of being with ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 26, 2026
Psychologist Shares The 'Biggest Misconception' About Lonely People
Speaking to HuffPost UK, psychologist and CEO of Male Allies UK, Lee Chambers, said: "Loneliness isn't always understood well. People tend to fall into lazy stereotypes based on what we expect a ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 25, 2026
The Surprising Benefits of Being a ‘One and Done’ Family
From financial peace to emotional bandwidth, choosing to raise one child allowed our family to thrive. Here’s why experts agree.
Family & RelationshipsJul 24, 2026
Cumming Therapist Identifies Efficiency Gap in Marriage Counseling
Lisa Meyer Counseling & Consulting today highlighted new professional observations regarding the “efficiency gap” currently impacting the mental health landscape. The Cumming-based practice reports ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 24, 2026
The Surprising Confidence Boost You Can Get From Your Most Casual Relationships
According to the “strength of weak ties” theory, your most casual connections expose you to opportunities and benefits that your inner circle can’t (and shouldn’t!) always provide. We asked behavioral ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 24, 2026
Does gentle parenting really work? What the research says about one of today's most debated parenting styles
Does gentle parenting actually work? Discover what decades of research reveal about gentle parenting, emotional regulation, boundaries, and why empathy alone isn't enough to raise resilient children.