Guys Giving Gifts: The Darker Side of Valentine’s Day
February 15, 1980, is a day I will never forget. I was explaining to Ellyn, who was at that time my fiancée, why I ignored
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How to Deal with Desire Discrepancy
Reprinted from San Jose Mercury News (CA) Pete occasionally writes answers for a Q&A column on relationships in the San Jose Mercury News. This month
Does Your Partner Drive You Nuts? The Passive Aggressive Personality
Asking your mate to empty the dishwasher should theoretically be totally devoid of drama or tension. It’s just one of many chores necessary to keep
More On Sticks and Stones
“Sticks and Stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” From personal and professional experience I know that’s not true. And the
In Search of Marital Honesty: A Surprising Perspective
How often has your partner made a legitimate request and you replied, “Well, frankly I don’t want to do that?” It’s probably rare, even when
5 Principles for Sustaining Intimacy in Your Marriage
The following list highlights some of the principles that we believe are most helpful in creating and sustaining intimacy. Some of these principles are counterintuitive.
Transactional Analysis: Strategies
Strategies for Working With Lies, Passive-Aggressive Behavior and Affairs Dr. Ellyn Bader is Co-Founder & Director of The Couples Institute in Menlo Park, California. She
Learning to Work With Conflict-Avoidant Couples
In this article we will explore some of the dynamics and relevant issues with the conflict-avoidant couple. These couples look deceptively easy when they first
Interview with Dr. Ellyn Bader
by Richard Landis, Ph.D. This article was originally published in the Spring 2004 issue of The Milton H. Erickson Foundation Newsletter. Dr. Ellyn Bader is
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