It's a fairly universal experience to deal with annoyances throughout the day—whether it's from specific situations or certain relationships. But there are times when we're not just talking pet peeves ...

You and your partner have, you believe, a great relationship. You see eye to eye on everything, sharing your most intimate details about your thoughts and feelings. Unexpectedly, however, you find ...

Relationships tend to get stuck when one or both people are holding on too tightly—to past hurt, unrealistic expectations, or habits that quietly cause resentment. Letting go isn’t about giving up or ...

The author and podcast host reveals how to let go of control. Credit...Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Background: Brian Rea; Inset photo: Tony Luong for The New York Times Supported by The ...

Dear Annie: I’m struggling to make sense of this situation, but it felt like a red flag. I started dating a man, and one night out to dinner, we ran into a woman he knew from college and her boyfriend ...

Whether it’s old heartbreaks, unresolved conflicts, or painful memories, emotional baggage follows us into every new relationship. It’s the invisible weight we carry, often without realizing it, that ...