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Healthy Relationship

Are You In A Relationship With No Give And Take?

Healthy relationships are designed to be a give and take, with both partners working together to provide support, encouragement, and compassion during times of challenge, sadness, or problems. In a healthy relationship, the couple flows between the role of being

Noha Darwish November 22, 2021 Article Archives, Relationship Read more

4 Tips to Co-Parenting During the Coronavirus Crisis

Co-parenting may become a whole new ballgame during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.  For divorced couples who are already struggling with a range of financial, emotional, and logistical stresses, the disruption the coronavirus is bringing to our communities and families will

Noha Darwish August 22, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Divorce, Family, Parenting, Youth Read more

7 Simple Ways You Can Become a Better Partner

Romantic relationships are dynamic. They continuously change, reflecting circumstances, stresses, and the everyday ups and downs experienced by both partners. What happens to “me” and to “you” ultimately affects “us.” The healthiest relationships have partners who routinely (if subconsciously) check in

FYI_Admin December 11, 2019 Article Archives, Marriage Read more

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

FYI_Admin November 1, 2019 Article Archives, Marriage, Relationship Read more

How to be kind when you are upset with your spouse

One of the hardest things to do in a relationship is to be nice to your partner when you’re upset with them. It’s also one of the most important moments to be kind. Dr. Gottman’s research shows that couples who

FYI_Admin November 15, 2017 Article Archives, Marriage, Mental Health Read more

Tests of True Love (infographic)

FYI_Admin October 12, 2017 Article Archives, Marriage, Youth Read more

Infographic: Communication: an overview

Communication is a process of exchanging information, ideas, thoughts, feelings and emotions through speech, signals, writing, or behavior. 4 Types of Communication: Verbal Communication Nonverbal Communication Written Communication Visual Communication For more information click here…

FYI_Admin December 30, 2016 Article Archives, Marriage, Mental Health, Parenting, Youth Read more

How to Communicate Your Needs in a Relationship

As we’ve discussed before, many men these days have trouble being assertive. One of the things these “Nice Guys” struggle with is communicating their needs to others. Because they shy away from conflict, and don’t want to trouble or inconvenience

FYI_Admin December 28, 2016 Article Archives, Marriage Read more

Communicating About Intimacy

A couple’s sexual relationship acts as an emotional barometer, reflecting their satisfaction with other aspects of the relationship. In fact, a good sexual relationship is often the outcome of a good emotional relationship. For these couples, sexuality flows from emotional

FYI_Admin April 25, 2016 Article Archives, Marriage Read more

How to Rebuild Trust

Trust is a tricky thing. It is the foundation of every healthy relationship. It is the security that makes intimacy possible. It can be simultaneously strong and yet very fragile. It takes great effort and time to build, but it

FYI_Admin April 24, 2016 Article Archives, Marriage Read more
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