Conflict is a part of every friendship, working relationship, and marriage. But when it comes to disagreements, how can you know which fights are worth having, and which ones are worth letting go? In this video, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff shares two criteria to guide your decision.

In this blog, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff explains how a speaker's credibility affects our communication during conflict.

Read more for tips on how to promote productive conversations using the process of perception-checking.

Dr. Tim Muehlhoff confronts the hype behind Fifty Shades of Gray and outlines the dangerous cycle of abuse in relationships.

In this Love Matters video, we explore the way expectations can impact your relationships, and how you can handle them well.

Alisa Grace discusses common marriage expectations and steps to take to address unmet expectations.

In an age where being plugged in is the norm, it can be a challenge to maintain strong face-to-face relationships. We look at some of the risks of heavy technology use and the impact technology can have on our relationships.

Friends: not just a classic TV show, but some of the most important people in our lives. Friendships should be fulfilling, stabilizing, and healthy, but that’s not always the case. When someone crosses your personal boundaries, you can start to feel hurt or angry. In our newest video, we’ll discuss how you can keep your friendships healthy, and how you can maintain good boundaries.

The essential first step in crafting a difficult conversation is to reclaim a healthy respect for the power of words. When preparing to engage another in a difficult conversation we must acknowledge and anticipate the impact our words could have on another.

When there’s a problem in your relationship, how do you respond? By shutting down? Yelling? Criticizing? Giving up? The way you communicate with your partner can be one of the most influential factors in how well you manage conflict.