Harriet Lerner's Blog, page 4

Happy Couples Know These Two "Fighting Rules"

Following these two rules will ensure your fights are meaningful and not damaging.

How Do You Heal From a Devastating Divorce?

Years after a devastating rejection, we may resist moving forward. Here's the hidden reason why.

Why I Love Anxiety, and You Should Too

If a magic genie offers you an anxiety-free life, run as fast as you can in the other direction.

This Simple Communication Rule Can Rescue Your Marriage

If you're dealing with a defensive or difficult partner, take this communication challenge.

What Is Your Anxiety Trying to Tell You?

Are we feeling anxious because we are boldly charting new territory, or because we’re about to do something stupid?

The Top 5 Ways to Shrink Your Anxiety Down to Size

Here are the top 5 ways to be your best and bravest self when anxiety and fear strike.

Why Your Marriage Is Messy and Complicated

Here's why even the best marriages get stuck in too much distance, too much intensity, and too much pain. 

Why Marriage is Messy and Complicated

Here's why even the best marriages get stuck in too much distance, too much intensity, and too much pain. 

Rank Your Courage Quotient Here!

Few things are more important than courage. Now you can rank your "Courage Quotient" on this 1 to 10 scale.

Brave Enough? Rank Your Courage Quotient Here

Few things are more important than courage. Now you can rank your "Courage Quotient" on this 1 to 10 scale.