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Communication in Couples: 7 Habits of Happy Couples

Β·Psychologist Alexandra Barbu

What makes a couple work in the long run? It is not the absence of conflict β€” all couples have disagreements. Nor is it perfect compatibility β€” that is a myth. What differentiates couples who stay together and happy from those who separate is the way they communicate, especially during difficult moments. Researcher John Gottman, after four decades of studying thousands of couples, can predict with 94% accuracy whether a couple will divorce, simply by analyzing the first minutes of a conversation about a disagreement.

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How to Set Healthy Boundaries with Family

Β·Psychologist Alexandra Barbu

“Why don’t you call more often?” “When are you getting married?” “Leave it, I know better.” Family is, for most of us, the source of our deepest connections β€” but also of our most complex emotional dynamics. Setting boundaries with family is probably one of the most difficult communication skills, because it involves the people with whom we have the oldest and deepest attachments. And yet, it is precisely these boundaries that make an authentic and healthy relationship possible.

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Emotional Dependency in Relationships: Signs and Solutions

Β·Psychologist Alexandra Barbu

Love naturally involves a degree of emotional dependency β€” we become attached to loved ones, we miss them when they are not with us, we rejoice in their presence. But there is a point where healthy attachment transforms into emotional dependency β€” when your well-being, identity, and sense of existence depend entirely on another person. This transition is gradual, difficult to observe from the inside, and most often painful for both the dependent person and the partner.

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Assertive Communication in Relationships: Practical Techniques

Β·Psychologist Alexandra Barbu

Communication is the foundation of any healthy relationship. Yet many of us never learned how to express our needs and boundaries in a way that is respectful to both ourselves and the other person. Assertive communication is the ability to express your thoughts, feelings, and needs in a direct and honest way while respecting the rights and feelings of others.

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