The Spark is Missing!
People are quick to point to the aptly named “spark” as being the problem in almost all relationships beyond the exciting wedding…
Apr 11, 20194 min read
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What to Look For in a Partner
PsychAlive explains why we are sometimes drawn to familiar but unhealthy patterns, and lists eight qualities that point toward a healthier long-term…
from PsychAlive2 min read
Our 3rd Official Gamenight
An amazing crowd. Interactive games. Authentic connections. A successful night once again!
Mar 1, 20191 min read
4 Things You Need Besides Love in a Marriage
Remember how you felt when you first fell in love? Remember feeling like your world revolved around the other person and that…
Feb 24, 20192 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
How Expectations Affect One’s Happiness in Marriage
A simple way to improve your marriage is to change your expectations. Better yet, drop some of them. If I sound cynical,…
Feb 24, 20193 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
Five Truths About Marriage All Couples Need to Understand
A clinical psychologist distils decades of practice into five truths about marriage, from accepting imperfection to treating love as a daily commitment.
from Psychology Today2 min read
7 Marriage Secrets of Successful Couples
By: Cassandra Soars Most people know a couple who have a marriage to admire. My husband and I met a lovely Dutch…
Feb 24, 20192 min read
5 Habits of Happily Married Couples
Research shows in order to have a happy marriage, you must do 5 nice things for every negative one. 5 to 1!…
Feb 24, 20192 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