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How swapping yes-or-no questions for open-ended ones can turn routine exchanges into meaningful conversations with a spouse, children or anyone else.
from The Gottman Institute2 min read
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf on everyday courtesy, service, forgiveness, cheerfulness and focusing on a spouse's good qualities, drawing on prophetic examples.
from SeekersGuidance2 min read
Why money arguments are often about deeper fears and hopes, and practical ground rules for honest, calm financial conversations between spouses.
from The Gottman Institute2 min read
It takes just a quick glance, maybe three seconds, for someone to evaluate you when you meet for the first time. In…
Sep 5, 20214 min read
What bids for connection are, why responding to them matters so much, and questions to help you and your spouse notice them…
from The Gottman Institute2 min read
Planning things to do on a first date can be difficult since you want to make a good first impression. Many people…
Aug 22, 20212 min read
You like him, and you think he likes you. But, you get tongue-tied and nervous on the phone. Don't let your conversation grow…
Aug 15, 20215 min read
Three Gottman-based approaches for current arguments, old hurts, and recurring disagreements that may never fully go away.
from The Gottman Institute2 min read
Sometimes our relationship with someone else needs a boost of some kind. We desire a closer connection – a way to know…
Aug 1, 20219 min read
Four core skills for working through disagreements respectfully, and how to recognise when a relationship cannot be fixed by communication techniques alone.
from Verywell Mind2 min read
The pandemic hasn't made talking about money any easier—but it has made it more important than ever.
Jul 18, 20215 min read
Encouragement for disabled Muslims seeking marriage: recognising internalised negativity, rebuilding self-worth, and practical steps toward confidence and hope.
from The Muslim Vibe2 min read