Trust & Commitment: Why Every Happy Relationship Needs It
Relationship coach Kyle Benson explains how trust is built in small daily moments, how commitment creates security, and how betrayal can slowly…
from Kyle Benson2 min read
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Communication & Conflict
Talking well, disagreeing kindly and repairing after hard moments.
Invest in Your Relationship: The Emotional Bank Account
The Gottman Institute explains how small daily responses to a spouse's bids for attention build an emotional reserve that protects a marriage…
from The Gottman Institute2 min read
The Eight Conversations That Matter Most in Relationships
John and Julie Gottman outline eight topics every couple should talk through, from trust and conflict to money, family, growth and dreams.
from The Gottman Institute2 min read
Third-Party Mediation Increases Relationship Satisfaction Following An Argument
PsyPost reports on a University of Geneva study suggesting that a mediator's help during an argument can leave couples more satisfied afterwards.
from PsyPost2 min read
5 Healthy Ways to Disagree but Protect the Relationship
As a counselor, I work with couples struggling in their relationship. Oftentimes, the reason they need a mediator is because disagreements have…
Oct 25, 20193 min read
What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like?
A psychologist describes thirteen signs of a healthy committed relationship, from trust and patience to respect, flexibility and honest communication.
from Psychology Today2 min read
6 Surprising Ways to Communicate Better With Your Partner
A therapist explains why everyday chatter, shared activities and attentive listening can bring spouses closer, even when talking about feelings feels hard.
from Psychology Today2 min read
11 Tips for Muslim Couples Dealing with Marital Disputes in the West
Counsellor Shahina Siddiqui outlines common sources of tension in Muslim marriages in North America, from money and in-laws to stress and differing…
from Sound Vision2 min read
5 Reasons Husbands have a Difficult Time with Emotional Connection
Darren and Heather Turner never thought they would have marriage problems. After all, they were supposed to be helping other couples. Darren…
Feb 24, 20194 min read
5 Habits of Emotionally Wealthy Marriages
Drawing on Gottman research, this piece explains how small daily responses to each other build an emotional bank account that carries couples…
from The Gottman Institute2 min read
10 Tips for Solving Relationship Conflicts
Ten research-backed strategies for handling disagreements constructively, so that conflict leads to understanding instead of lasting resentment.
from Psychology Today2 min read
Mastering This Underrated Skill Could Be the Most Transformational Thing You Do for Your Relationship
A couples therapist explains why emotional intelligence, built on self-awareness and thoughtful action, can transform how spouses connect and handle tension.
from The Gottman Institute2 min read