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Ten practical, faith-rooted suggestions for keeping a Muslim marriage warm, from making time and saying thank you to kindness, playfulness and protecting…
from Happy Muslim Family2 min read
An overview of Dr. John Gottman's seven-level model of a strong relationship, held up by the twin walls of trust and commitment.
from The Gottman Institute2 min read
A Muslim writer's reflections on habits that help married couples find tranquility, from loving for Allah's sake to gratitude and friendly, respectful…
from ProductiveMuslim2 min read
Five practical skills from Gottman research for handling disagreements in marriage: gentle openings, repair attempts, calming down, compromise and healing hurts afterwards.
from The Gottman Institute2 min read
How noticing and naming your own feelings, and asking better questions, helps spouses face problems together instead of turning on each other.
from The Gottman Institute2 min read
A three-step Gottman approach for talking through an argument afterwards: sharing feelings, validating each other's view, and owning your part.
from The Gottman Institute2 min read
Imam Zaid Shakir on marriage as a spiritual covenant, misuse of marriage practices, what to look for in a spouse, and how…
from SeekersGuidance2 min read
When do you start talking about money in a relationship? While financial compatibility in a relationship is important, no one wants to…
from Forbes4 min read
A Gottman exercise for gridlocked disagreements: separating what you truly cannot give up from where you can be flexible, then finding temporary…
from The Gottman Institute2 min read
Open-ended questions spouses can return to again and again to stay emotionally connected once daily logistics start to crowd out real conversation.
from The Gottman Institute2 min read
A short list of meaningful questions, drawn from the Gottmans' Eight Dates, to move early conversations with a potential spouse beyond small…
from The Gottman Institute2 min read
What happens in the body during a sudden flash of anger, how past wounds trigger it, and how couples can pause, calm…
from The Gottman Institute2 min read