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
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
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
Tests of True Love (infographic)
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…
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
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
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
How the Attachment Bond Shapes Adult Relationships
Have you ever been in love? We all have, at least once. The attachment bond is the term for your first interactive love relationship—the one you had with your primary caregiver as an infant, usually your mother. This mother-child attachment