It’s the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, recognize and respond to your partner’s emotions, and navigate challenges without blowing up or shutting down.
Turns out, relationship quality has measurable effects on heart health—and in Canada, some hospitals are actually integrating relationship-focused programs into cardiology care.
When a relationship feels deeply painful, it’s tempting to reduce it to a simple story: One person is the villain, and the other is the victim. While there are times when this framing is necessary for safety and clarity, it rarely captures the full truth — or shows a path toward healing.