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Guest Post by the BetterHelp Editorial Team | Written in Partnership with the One Love Foundation Most people grow up believing that conflict in a relationship is a warning sign. Raised voices, slammed doors, and the cold silence that follows an argument can feel like evidence that something is fundamentally broken. But therapists and relationship [...]

When many people hear that someone is in an unhealthy or abusive relationship, their first question is, “Why don’t they leave?” If you’ve never been through an abusive relationship, this sort of response might seem logical. Just throw the deuces up and move on with your life – right? But here’s the thing – when […]

Have you ever questioned yourself after an argument with someone? Maybe they make you second-guess your memory of something that happened or they downplay your feelings, causing you to question if you’re overreacting. They turn the story around to make it seem like you are at fault, deflecting attention and blame away from them to [...]

Disagreements happen in all relationships, but what matters is how they are dealt with. The way you deal with an issue with your partner can determine if your relationship is healthy or unhealthy, so here are some tips to keep in mind that will help you handle your next argument in a healthy way.   […]