The concept of "bids for connection," pioneered by John Gottman, transformed our understanding of relationships. But his work ...

Your partner walks into the kitchen while you’re making coffee and says something about the weather outside. You grunt in response without looking up from your phone. In that moment, you just missed ...

Every day, despite what life demands from us as educators, friends, daughters, and partners, we find ways to exchange little clips, memes, and funny stories via social media. These are meaningful ...

When my husband asked if I’d watched the video he sent, I said no — I’d seen it, meant to and then forgot. “You should watch it,” he said. So, I did. He had sent a video on how basketball defense has ...

Small moments lay the foundation for your relationship’s emotional backbone—the quiet bonds that keep things running smoothly, like the oil that keeps the engine humming. In relationships, the big ...

In the complex language of intimate relationships, some of the most important communications happen without explicit statements. A partner sharing a news article, sighing heavily after work, or ...

Alyssa Caribardi watched as her friend whipped her head around to look out the window and seek out the bird. And with that simple gesture, Caribardi knew their friendship would last. In what may seem ...