Your relationships are either deepening or drifting. There’s no neutral ground. That’s the core principle behind Relationship Articles, neuroscience-backed guidance for people who want genuine connection, not surface-level advice.
Most relationship content treats connection like communication tactics. Say the right words. Listen more. Be vulnerable. But that’s not how trust actually forms. Real connection happens when you understand the neural mechanisms driving emotional intelligence, attachment safety, and authentic intimacy—when you grasp why some bonds strengthen under stress while others fracture, why some people inspire loyalty while others inspire distance, and why some relationships sustain depth while others grow hollow.
In my coaching practice, I’ve worked with couples, families, and professionals navigating complex dynamics. The ones who build relationships that truly last don’t rely on advice columns or therapy platitudes. They understand how their nervous system drives their behavior in relationships, how emotional regulation creates genuine safety, and how emotional intelligence transforms every connection. Relationship Articles explores exactly this: the neuroscience of trust, attachment, communication, and bonds that deepen through every challenge.
Narcissists usually employ kindness and generosity when you first meet them. They trick you into gaining your trust. However, eventually, they reveal their true identity.
Kind narcissists are hard to identify. That’s because you don’t see them coming.
Communication difficulties difficulties are probably the number one cause of conflict, breakdown of relationships, and resulting stress. Unfortunately, assertive communication skills are most often taught through observation and without proper examples unhealthy communication skills are passed down. There are a variety of types of communication, some more effective than others.
Breaking up hurts. Rejection on any level sucks, no matter how you slice it……. Most people recognize that relationships end for all sorts of reasons. Some are nasty, some are amicable, and some are mutual. But they generally follow the same pattern – relationship ends, one or both parties grieve,
What is the current state of your relationship? Here are important questions to ask yourself to diagnose your current problems and find out how serious they are.
Every relationship has problems, even the most happy and healthy couple is going to have occasional hiccups, mistakes, and obstacles to work
Attachment refers to the particular way in which you relate to other people. Your style of
attachment was formed at the very beginning of your life, during your first two years.
Once established, it is a style that stays with you and plays out today in how
In psychology, mind-reading is when we try to infer what is going on in someone’s mind without asking them to clarify. It’s a common trap in relationships that often leads to miscommunication and misunderstanding.
You might believe the common myth that good families do not have problems. Perhaps, you have also heard the one that implies that as a good parent, you will not have a child with any sort of issues. These ideas are false and I have seen many family therapy common
Long-term relationships are usually predicated on some degree of initial sexual chemistry: the body parts move well together; a partner’s scent or touch sends shivers. Their looks excite us from afar and drive us wild up close. The feel and fit electrify beyond words. We feel desire in affairs. Ultimately
At one time or another, everyone experiences needless anger. Here are some specific signals that will tell you when anger is creating problems for you. Top 10 Consequences of Anger on Life and Relationships Psychological research has not yet shown whether anger increases or decreases your effectiveness in handling difficulties.
Being able to identify the Four Horsemen in your conflict discussions is a necessary first step to eliminating them and replacing them with healthy, productive communication patterns. The Four Horsemen of communication is a metaphor depicting the end of times in the New Testament. They describe conquest, war, hunger, and
No one human is absent of emotion. Emotions are a central part of the human experience. Sometimes, they may even influence business decisions. But is it OK to let them? Here are some key techniques for effectively processing emotions. 13 Effective Techniques for Processing Emotions 1. Hit Pause During The
Many people grow up with fear of abandonment. Some are plagued by these fears pretty consistently throughout their lives. They worry they’ll be rejected by peers, partners, schools, companies, or entire social circles. For many others, these fears aren’t fully realized until they enter into a romantic relationship. Things will
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