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Many people think arguing in a relationship is a bad thing, but the truth is – nothing says more about the resilience of a relationship than two people being able to handle conflict. Resolving conflicts together will only serve to strengthen your relationship as it boosts communication – which is essential for a healthy relationship.

The key is fighting correctly, in a way that improves communication and resolves the conflict in question. Take a look below for some tips to help improve your arguing style.

Keep the end goal in mind

Before a conversation turns into an argument, ask yourself what is more important – being right, or being happy. This should remind you of the ultimate goal – to be happy, not to win. In some cases this can save you from an unnecessary fight.

Avoid using grandiose statements

When you’re in the heat of the moment it can be easy to make statements such as...

Work is an important part of life – not only for income, but because it provides an outlet for self-expression and personal fulfilment.

Despite the benefits a career can bring, it can also be a significant source of stress. Some of us find it hard to establish a healthy work/life balance, and this can lead to mind and body exhaustion. Exhaustion can make it harder to deal with life’s ups and downs.

In order to enjoy your working life and ease daily stress, we recommend incorporating the following mindfulness tips into your day:

Stop multitasking

A common source of daily stress is juggling multiple projects at once. While this may seem a more productive way to work, studies show that it is actually ineffective. Switching from one task to the next trips up the brain and takes away the ability to focus. Concentrating on one thing at a time can help you to focus on the present moment and improve your...

When your friend/partner/family member has depression you may feel confused and frustrated yourself. Perhaps you are worried anything you say will be taken the wrong way and therefore feel like you’re walking on eggshells. Or perhaps you feel your words carry no weight, so you stop trying.

Depression is an incredibly isolating condition. Because of this it can sabotage relationships. What is important to remember, however, is that your support will always be significant.

Below we look at some ways you can show support in the right way.

Listen

Simply being there for your loved one may sound a simple enough task, but you’ll be shocked at how much this means to someone with depression. Listen to how they feel, without judgment. This...

According to the Office for National Statistics, suicide is the primary cause of death in men under the age of 50.

Compared to 1981, when 63% of suicides were male, today that figure stands at 78%.

Clearly there is something about being a man in 2015 that makes them far more likely to take their own life. This is particularly shocking considering more women than men are diagnosed as depressed.

Suicide tends to be a symptom of depression, and these new statistics suggest men are not receiving the mental health support they need to cope with the demands of modern-day life.

One of the key issues here is that often men find it difficult to speak up and get help. In the 21st century, there is still an overriding belief that a man should be strong and masculine, and shouldn’t show signs of weakness.

The stigma that surrounds mental health conditions such as depression also makes it difficult for people – both men and women – to seek...

Researchers from the University of Chicago say loneliness can lead to insomnia, depression and even suicidal thoughts. Their study also shows that social isolation doesn’t only affect the elderly.

Data shows up to 80% of under 18s in America reported feeling lonely. Of those aged 65+, 40% said they regularly felt lonely. Overall a third of the population admitted to chronic loneliness.

Dr Louise Hawkley (from the National Opinion Research Centre at the University of Chicago) says feeling alone in this way can seriously affect health – both physically and mentally. The research included children who said they felt miserable.

According to the findings, children who complained about feeling lonely often went on to suffer from depression when they reached adolescence. Interestingly, the more often they felt lonely when they were teens, the greater their risk of heart and cardiovascular problems. By age 26, they were more likely to have high blood...

‘Broken heart syndrome’ is a real condition, characterised by rapid and severe heart muscle weakness (also known as cardiomyopathy).

It is typically associated with intense emotional or physical stress, which can be triggered by sudden shocks. One such shock can be the end of a relationship.

The breakdown of a relationship can be extremely distressing, but according to new research, we all have an innate ability to overcome heartbreak and find new love.

A group of researchers from Saint Louis University, U.S. recently reviewed several studies to explore the science of break-ups and how we move on.

They examined the process of breaking up and falling out of love (which they coined ‘primary mate ejection’) and compared it to the process of moving on and developing a new romantic relationship (‘secondary mate ejection’).

The findings suggest both environmental and genetic factors play a crucial role in a...

A book published by Johanna Basford (called Secret Garden) has sold over 1.4 million copies – so, what kind of book is this? It’s a colouring book. Filled with black and white drawings of flowers, trees and birds the book’s USP is that it is designed for adults.

This book is not the first of its kind, and there are even groups in Australia where adults can get together and colour, like a knitting circle. There is no competitiveness, it is simply an opportunity to be creative.

When we colour, we are making creative decisions. We are choosing which colours to use and we are concentrating to make sure we don’t go outside the lines. When we do this, our minds can be freed up to let us be more creative.

Letting your mind wander like this is a form of play. Surprisingly, play is important in all stages of life. It allows us to practice spontaneity and relieve stress. It also helps us to maintain brain function – in terms of colouring in,...

Personal demons are thought to have driven pilot Andreas Lubitz to end his own life, alongside 149 innocent passengers. This chain of events has sparked questions surrounding mental health and the aviation industry.

Lufthansa was aware that Lubitz had previously been suspended for six months from flight school following a diagnosis of depression. What remains unclear is the level of support the company offered Lubitz.

A concern many psychologists have expressed is that pilots may try to hide their illness to preserve their careers.

The guidance for airlines’ annual medical examinations, developed by the UK Civil Aviation Authority requests doctors to make a “general inquiry about mental health which may include mood, sleep and alcohol use”.

This advice sits somewhere between eyesight tests and skin complaints (however it is important to note that many airlines have more rigorous medical examinations in place).

Professor Cary...