Parenting a kid with birth defects is not only emotionally draining but also poses unique challenges that you probably didn’t prepare for when you were trying for pregnancy. Of course, you love your ...

Dear Anna: I’ve been with my partner for two-and-a-half years, and six months ago they came out to me as nonbinary. I want to be clear that I love them deeply and I’m so proud of them for sharing this ...

A healthy relationship can take many forms, but all of them are founded on a few main principles: open communication, trust, and respect. Without these three pillars, even the most well-intentioned ...

Any loving partner wants the best for the other person in the relationship, and, often, the kind of support we offer our partners can catalyze or stifle their growth. It’s important to ask yourself: ...

Many clients that I see suffer from chronic pain or chronic medical conditions, often in addition to other disorders like depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and so forth. Also, I have experienced ...

Feeling unsupported by your partner can lead to physical stress, as evidenced by higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the body, a study has found. The research, carried out by psychologists ...

From the first trimester, you may notice your emotions feel amplified. Small misunderstandings with your partner might feel heavier, and moments of care might feel more precious than before. These ...

Provide information, set expectations, and look for an empathetic reaction, experts recommended. Kristen Fischer has written for numerous health publications, hospitals, and medical companies, and is ...