One of the most painful ways to "punish" your partner is through silence and indifference. This means cutting off all contact with them. It's called the "Silent Treatment." So, why do people use it, ...

Life for a 19th-century sailor was hard: Months at sea were accompanied by constant danger and deprivation. To make matters worse, mariners saw the same few people all day, every day, in a radically ...

John has been married to Lisa for seven years. Over time, John has noticed a troubling pattern in their relationship: during conflicts, Lisa often resorts to emotional withdrawal and gives him the ...

A little peace, quiet and solo time—even away from your favorite people—is important for decompressing and tuning into your needs. However, you might be thrown for a loop if you find yourself with ...

If you're suffering in silence — or because of it — your relationship may be more endangered than you realize, according to new research that shows those whose interactions include the "silent ...