Anger has such a bad reputation in our society, yet, it is a fundamental human emotion experienced and shared by all people. Just like any other emotion, anger can be a productive and protective natural measure when used in the right way. It can teach you about what you need or it can be a destructive force that ruins relationships. Anger has different faces in close relationships. It can look like a partner who is very critical, demanding, and who displays his/her anger open

Change is a courageous act. At one point or another we might find ourselves stuck. Stuck in a relationship that follows the same pattern, where things seem to be set in a particular dynamic. Perhaps it is a dynamic that no longer works for you. Breaking out of this status quo can be scary and exciting at the same time. As we seek change in a relationship we might be met with resistance from our partners, and working through it takes courage, strategy, and acceptance of self a