In this episode, Dr. Scoresby talks about destructive patterns couples can get into that may seem harmless because they seem natural, but they can catch one or both people in an unproductive cycle of behavior. He talks about how these behaviors can prevent happiness and then explains how to avoid these traps. Visit mattersmostmedia.org to find more about the podcast and FirstAnswers.com to find tons of relationship resources.

While marriage is a partnership, it's a different kind of partnership than any other relationship. This is because the tasks married people share are among the most significant of our lives. How we participate in this partnership matters a lot. Visit mattersmostmedia.org to find more about the podcast and FirstAnswers.com to find tons of relationship resources.

Much of who we are is influenced by the kinds of attachments we have with others. You can find more lifelong happiness and fulfillment when you go beyond just social confidence and develop good friendship skills to form lasting relationships. These kinds of friendships will help you overcome disappointment, adapt to change, and help you make necessary changes to improve yourself. Visit mattersmostmedia.org to find more about the podcast and FirstAnswers.com to find tons of relationship resources.

Sometimes problems in a marriage aren't a sign that the relationship is failing. Sometimes problems mean that people care a lot but just need good ways to solve these problems. In this episode, Dr. Scoresby talks about patterns of conflict and solutions for some of the most common problems in marriage. Visit mattersmostmedia.org to find more about the podcast and FirstAnswers.com to find tons of relationship resources.

In this episode, Dr. Scoresby talks about why communication is an essential part of human relationships, types of communication to avoid, and the kind of communication found in healthy relationships. Visit mattersmostmedia.org to find more about the podcast and FirstAnswers.com to find tons of relationship resources.

Dr. Scoresby talks about how it is possible to learn about and get better at loving and feeling loved. Visit mattersmostmedia.org to find more about the podcast and FirstAnswers.com to find tons of relationship resources.

In this episode, Dr. Scoresby talks about how two people build bridges when they create a new relationship, and often these are the same skills used when a relationship faces challenges. Find ways to build bridges through experiences or exchanges of behavior that solidify the relationship for both people and make your relationships healthier and happier. Visit mattersmostmedia.org to find more about the podcast and FirstAnswers.com to find tons of relationship resources.

Many people don't know what makes a quality relationship anymore—let alone how to create and maintain one. Dr. Scoresby presents 15 qualities that make a relationship last and make it rewarding along the way. He also discusses what research says are the five make-or-break factors in relationship success and satisfaction, and these can apply to marriage, family, and work relationships. Visit mattersmostmedia.org to find more about the podcast and FirstAnswers.com to find tons of relationship resources.

Excellent research has been done to find what helps build social confidence and self-esteem. In this episode, learn how promoting delay of gratification in your children will help them be confident in social situations and feel positive about themselves. Visit mattersmostmedia.org to find more about the podcast and other resources. Visit FirstAnswers.com to find a free mini course ebook on Emotional Resilience and Self-Reliance and many more resources.

Research showing how to build confidence and self-esteem includes the valuable role of emotions—and not just positive emotions. Learn how to become a good emotion coach for your children and for your friends, and improve your relationships and build social confidence for yourself and your children. Visit mattersmostmedia.org to find more about the podcast and other resources. On FirstAnswers.com, you can also find a free mini course ebook on Emotional Resilience and Self-Reliance and a full course that includes a section on emotion coaching.