The Zootopia dynamic rejects the idea that compatibility means sameness. One partner might be anxious while the other is ...

Power play in relationships extends beyond dominance and submission, involving the roles each partner assumes in the face of specific challenges or situations. Within a relationship, "power dynamics" ...

Katelyn has been a writer since they learned to hold a pencil, but was a latecomer to the world of gaming, gradually falling in love with video games over the course of high school and college. They ...

Differentiation of self (DoS) is a cornerstone construct within Bowen Family Systems Theory, referring to the capacity to balance emotional reactivity with thoughtful, reflective decision‐making when ...

We’ve all heard it said: relationships aren’t easy. When two people commit to each other, they can experience a deep, evolving intimacy, but as they grow together, each partner will need to balance ...

The term "toxic relationship" is common in post-breakup stories on the internet and offline—but what does it really mean? Is it as poisonous as its name suggests? Newsweek spoke to certified ...

Overfunctioning is a term used to describe a dynamic in which one partner carries the bulk of daily responsibilities, initiates difficult conversations, and tries to resolve problems that arise in the ...