Anger
Why Do I Feel Like a Different Person at Home Than Anywhere Else?
The Short Answer Feeling like a different person at home is common, and it usually means home has…
How Do You Set Boundaries With a Spouse Who Overreacts to Everything?
The Short Answer Setting boundaries with a spouse who overreacts starts with staying calm and consistent yourself, even…
Why Do I Feel Like I Have to Walk on Eggshells Around My Spouse?
The Short Answer Walking on eggshells usually means you have learned that certain words or actions might trigger…
Why Does My Spouse Get Along Better With Everyone Else Than With Me?
The Short Answer This usually happens because people naturally relax more with others when there is less at…
Why Does My Spouse Shut Down Instead of Talking During an Argument?
The Short Answer Shutting down during conflict, often called stonewalling, is usually a nervous system response to feeling…
Why Can’t We Talk Without It Turning Into a Fight?
The Short Answer Most couples who cannot talk without fighting are not actually disagreeing about the topic on…
Love During Conflict
Love During Conflict Conflict is one of the clearest tests of marital love because it reveals whether love…
How Small Arguments Turn Into Big Ones
The argument about dishes is rarely about dishes. Here is why small disagreements escalate, and how to catch…