We know communication is vital to any relationship. Communication is the heart of the human connection. It can be verbal, or it can be nonverbal. Either way, rest assured, communication exists whether you are saying anything or not. It is the
Dr. Gottman’s 3 Skills (and 1 Rule!) for Intimate Conversation
The couples who reach out to us in a state of distress almost always have one thing in common: they want to know that everything is okay. They want to know that they’re not alone, and they want to make
6 Subtle Ways People Bully Their Partners
It might not be that hard for you to recognize the overt ways in which a partner pushes you around or bullies you. For example, if your partner is hypercritical, or consistently lets you know that things you do are never good enough;
Before You Tie The Knot- Ep.1
Watch the new DeenTV series that relates fictional stories to help illustrate concepts that will lead to happier marriages. Based on the book “Before You Tie The Knot” by Sister Salma Abugideiri and Imam Mohamed Magid. This episode discusses finding
When You Marry for Four Reasons, Don’t Forget Your Reason
As a practicing psychologist, I was once consulted by a brother in Turkey in need of immediate relationship advice. In summary, the brother’s “emergency” was that he had met a nice religious girl from a good family but was not
Repair is the Secret Weapon of Emotionally Connected Couples
When you think about it, every couple in every relationship is set up for failure. It’s impossible to be emotionally available to your partner 100% of the time. In his book, The Science of Trust, Dr. Gottman explains that both partners in
5 Reasons You Should Have a Marriage Mentor
Mark Twain once said, “No man or woman really knows what perfect love is until they have been married a quarter of a century.” Although my love feels pretty doggone close to perfect, I have to agree with Twain. Once you’ve been
What is Gaslighting?
“You’re crazy – that never happened.” “Are you sure? You tend to have a bad memory.” “It’s all in your head.” Does your partner repeatedly say things like this to you? Do you often start questioning your own perception of
Love Notes Ep4, Search Radius by YasGuru
How do I get to know someone long-distance? Increasing your search radius, increases your search results. In this episode, we learn the 3 golden rules of getting to know someone online or far away Click here to watch the video
Debt Free Muslims-Marriage And Money With AbdelRahman Murphy
Episode 33 – Marriage And Money With AbdelRahman Murphy Listen to the podcast and learn more at debtfreemuslims.com