Dr. David Archives

Consider these steps in remaining connected to your mate while also attending to your inner reaction to criticism.

Many are frightened of letting the unspoken be spoken, fearing that bringing conflict out in the open will bring even more conflict.

Is it time for you to take more responsibility for your life?

So many women lose themselves to men who have narcissistic traits. Here are ways relationships can heal from narcissistic wounds.

Relating is like dancing. We must be tuned into our partner, watch their moves, anticipate their actions, and bring grace and kindness...

Here are some ideas that will empower you in working effectively with your counselor and experiencing wonderful results.

Too much of almost any emotion is likely to cause some level of destruction.

Problems are created together, and thus solutions must be found together.

Listening to Debra, I realized they weren't struggling with "blended family issues" but issues related to being opinionated.

“I really didn’t see it coming,” Sam shared in his sharp, educated voice. “Don’t know if I should have seen it, but I didn’t.”

Healthy couples perfect the art of listening, and this not only diffuses conflict but creates a powerful, loving connection.

“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone” (Romans 12: 18).

“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regrets” (2 Corinthians 7:10).

Many couples have no sense about what is appropriate and what is not. Even if they know what isn’t working, many people haven’t set out a set of...

It seems not a day goes by without injuring our mate with a sharp remark here or a sarcastic comment there.