Communication Problems

By Dr. Jeffrey Chernin, PhD, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 10 Communication Traps and How to Avoid Them Since I started practicing therapy over 25 years ago, the majority of couples ... Read More

For those in or getting out of a romantic relationship with a self-absorbed individual, the silent treatment can feel like a punishment worse than death. Why Narcissistic People Use the ... Read More

Yelling is a topic that has meaning for everyone. All of us have raised our voices, probably more than once. No, I did not come from a home of screaming parents or siblings. However, I ... Read More

Emotional manipulation can undermine close personal relationships and leave the manipulation victim feeling powerless, confused, and frustrated. Yet all people manipulate others from time ... Read More

In any relationship, there may be struggles with communication, expectations, and unmet needs. For relationships in which at least one of the partners has attention-deficit hyperactivity, ... Read More

Many of us are aware of the importance of validating other people’s feelings. We know recognizing and acknowledging feelings helps others to feel understood, valued, cared about, and ... Read More

It is a simple question, but one that can cause more inner turmoil than most of us realize. “How are you feeling?” For countless people living with a longer-term or chronic illness, ... Read More

Let’s face it: no one likes conflict, especially conflict with people we love and care about. Unfortunately, conflict is inevitable in relationships, especially in parent-child relationships. ... Read More

When I think of white lies, I think of a true story about me and my mother. Not an intimate relationship, I agree, but still the sort of thing that could happen between married partners. Though ... Read More

There is a prevailing belief in today’s culture that men are sexual carnivores and women aren’t often in the mood. Quite often, though, women have the higher desire in heterosexual ... Read More

Dear GoodTherapy.org, I have a close friend who comes to me with all his problems, and sometimes I don’t know how to help. Some small issues I can give advice on or help him out with. ... Read More

When working with couples, the first thing I assess is their communication, as this is usually a defining reason why they have walked into my office. Without clear boundaries and guidelines ... Read More