When someone feels hurt, they usually do one of two things—withdraw or lash out. Both of these strategies are self-protective, but neither of them is an effective way to communicate or get your needs ...

Emotions are natural, human, useful responses that provide us with rapid information about a situation and that can help us communicate with others. Emotions provide information about our needs and ...

Expressing feelings in a relationship is crucial for maintaining a strong and satisfying emotional connection. However, ...

Some time ago, my oldest daughter shared a challenging experience. She was attending a program to learn a particular form of body therapy. During the classes, a couple of the students were rude. At ...

Welcome to September's ‘Sexplore with Dr Tara’. In her monthly column, the professor of relational and sexual communication answers your questions on everything from libido to kink, as Women's ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Confidence and power – two key ingredients for effective ...

Everyone communicates differently—even in the workplace. According to Princeton University, there are four main communication styles: passive, passive-aggressive, aggressive and assertive. An ...

One of my favorite songs from one of my favorite Canadian rock bands, The Tragically Hip, is called “Now, the Struggle Has a Name.” There’s a lot packed into those six words. Suffering and struggle ...