As humans, we struggle to let go of a memory until we’ve emotionally digested it. It’s likely this has led to our survival as a species. Our brains remain hypervigilant to the things we deem unsafe. As a result, we
Manage Conflict: The Aftermath of a Fight
Close quarters, lack of clear guidance, constant changes and children perpetually underfoot have left many parents scrambling to navigate the complicated process of agreeing on rules. Bridging the parental divide might feel especially frustrating and confusing right now. “Given the
Parenting Disagreements During COVID
Close quarters, lack of clear guidance, constant changes and children perpetually underfoot have left many parents scrambling to navigate the complicated process of agreeing on rules. Bridging the parental divide might feel especially frustrating and confusing right now. “Given the
Divorce: From Stigma to Support
By Romiesa Ahmed, B.A., and Madiha Tahseen, Ph.D. Have you heard of the saying, if a tree falls in the forest and nobody is around to hear it, does it make a sound? If a divorce happens, and we shove
Brené Brown on Blame
You are probably a bit of a blamer – most of us are. But why should we give it up? In this witty sequel to our most watched RSA Short, inspirational thinker Brené Brown considers why we blame others, how
How to Keep Housework From Hurting Your Marriage
When you or your partner is unhappy about the allocation of household chores, the stress level in your home can increase tremendously. If you ask wives what their top source of stress is, quite a few will respond that it is the fact that their
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Master these six skills for conflict management
Today on the Gottman Relationship Blog, we continue the discussion of Manage Conflict by introducing Dr. Gottman’s six skills of conflict management. Many of us connect all too well with comedian Mitch Hedberg’s feelings when he quips, “I got in an argument with a
Need help balancing work- life balance during covid-19?
If you are married to a workaholic, you may feel as if you are married to an unfaithful spouse who’s replaced your intimacy with his or her work. The sense of being alone, the number of broken promises, feelings of
10 tips to keep intimacy alive and well in your marriage
After intimate contact, couples need to take time to savor the closeness they feel in that moment. Intimacy between married couples starts slowly and deepens over time with kindness and understanding. Read more at muslimvillage.com