There aren’t many “quick fixes” when it comes to relationships. However, recent psychological research offers us a new one for reducing conflict. In the heat of the moment, it can feel as though there ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. In long-term relationships, and sometimes even in short-term ones, partners can ...

Maybe it's a blowout argument with your partner, that unspoken tension with a friend, or even a work meeting that got unexpectedly heated. Whatever the scenario, conflict is an inherent part of being ...

Even the most loving couples and loyal friends are going to have disagreements and engage in conflict. But conflict does not have to be bad or cause damage. We can love and value someone and still ...

New research suggests that mothers and fathers often perceive the trajectory of relationship conflict differently during the ...

Cognitive control encompasses the executive processes that enable individuals to maintain task focus, inhibit distractions, and adapt behaviour in response to conflict or changing task demands. A ...

Marissa Nivison receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Sheri Madigan receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, the ...