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The end of a relationship is never easy. Breakups are filled with raw emotions, including everything from hurt and betrayal to anger and sadness. But, just because heartbreak may feel like the end of the world, the reality is that the pain and anguish you feel right now is only temporary. Eventually, you'll be able to move on—and one day you'll find love again.

Casual conversation can be a powerful thing. It’s how we share information and connect with each other–often more deeply than ...

Expressing gratitude has many health benefits, some of which may surprise you. Historical scholars, spiritual leaders, and scientists have considered ...

Mediation is the involvement of an impartial third party to support and help those involved in a conflict to find ...

Follow the evolution of change management theories, from the engineering perspective of the early years of the twentieth century, through biological and interpretative views in the 1950s and 1980s, to complexity theory in the 1990s.

Creating the vision is only half the battle. Leaders also need to communicate their vision, and ‘ sell’ it to others. John Kotter, the change guru, found that not having a compelling vision was one reason why change programmes fail. He also, however, found that under-communicating the vision was another.

Our page on Persuasion and Influencing Skills explains that the ideal way to persuade others is to get them to want what you want. Working out how to do that in practice, however, can be tricky. Some people are naturally good at it, but others find it much harder.

It’s a situation that arises almost every day, whether it’s getting your teenager to tidy their room, or your preschooler to get dressed, or a colleague to attend a meeting on your behalf. Some people seem to be able to do it effortlessly, and almost without anyone noticing, whereas others fall back on the power of their position to enforce what they want.

Almost everyone knows how to ‘win’ by playing games, beating others and creating a ‘win-lose’ situation, but making sure that both of you ‘win’ is much harder.

Every couple needs quality time together in order for the relationship to grow and to develop. But, what happens when one partner's love language is quality time? How does that desire for time spent together impact the relationship especially when hectic lives get in the way? Here's a closer look at how expressing the love language of quality time can not only improve your relationship, but also show your "quality time" partner that you are fluent in their love language.

Conflict is a predictable part of virtually all relationships. It can also be a significant source of stress. Therefore, with most conflicts, it’s important to find a resolution. This seems like a statement of the obvious, but many people suppress their anger or just ‘go along to get along.' Some think that by addressing a conflict, they are creating one, and simply keep quiet when upset.  Unfortunately, this isn’t a healthy long-term strategy.

Our page on Emotional Intelligence explains why it is important to understand your emotions and those of others. This posts helps you ...