California's new SB 1427 law allows married couples to file a joint petition for dissolution of marriage or legal separation, ...

We avoid conflict because we have a low tolerance for discomfort. Humans tend to avoid discomfort—whether it be physical, emotional, or mental—whenever possible. Disagreeing with others often results ...

Dear Eric: I have always been close with my only siblings, my twin sister (67) and our brother (72). But sis and bro have had many issues over the past few years and bro chooses to distance himself ...

This article highlights how divorce, especially later in life, creates “family boundary ambiguity,” where roles, relationships, and family dynamics become unclear. This confusion can cause lasting ...

As a child and teen psychologist and parent coach, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of empathy within families. Empathy is more than understanding another’s feelings—the emotional ...

Conflict may be the uninvited guest who lingers longer than he’s wanted and comes bearing baggage. But suppose conflict did visit and made your relationships stronger, rather than ripping them apart?