Arguments are unavoidable in many relationships. The longer you’re with someone in a romantic capacity, the more likely it is you’ll start to bump heads over matters great and small. While it is true that “love is love,” there are plenty of differences that distinguish same-sex relationships from heterosexual ones. This is especially the case […]

Most of us love conflict in our favorite movies, books, TV shows, or video games. Yet it’s not exactly something we look forward to in our love relationships. Some conflict is healthy, but that’s hard to remember when you’re having arguments about finances, in-laws, or relationship boundaries. Learning how to argue constructively can help you […]

Fighting is a natural part of a relationship. The longer you’ve been with someone, the easier it is to feel annoyed by his or her idiosyncrasies or encounter obstacles together that increase your stress levels. Some arguments are minor and you can move past the issue together with relative simplicity. Other fights, however, can be […]

The COVID-19 pandemic is hitting a lot of us hard. Couples are uniquely affected, feeling the strain of spending so much time together in close quarters. Thanks to the stress, they’re also arguing more. How can you and your partner weather the storm and overcome these conflicts? Some useful advice can help you handle the […]