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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8 Tips for Starting a Successful, Long-term Relationship
Editor’s note: Elephant is a diverse community. We are reader-created. Many blogs here are experience and not fact or “The One Right Point…
Nov 7, 20205 min read
Seriously. What’s the Point of Marriage?
A Gottman Institute writer argues that marriage is meant less for constant happiness and more for growth, with each spouse stretched to…
from The Gottman Institute2 min read
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
When Love Is Not Enough: Reassessing Marriage In The Muslim Community
A talk turned article argues that unrealistic romantic ideals among youth and cultural prejudices among elders are both harming how Muslims choose…
from Mental Health 4 Muslims2 min read
Ingredients of Marital Love in Islam
A Muslim counsellor explores the Qur'anic framing of marriage and describes the qualities, from mercy to respect, that nourish lasting love between…
from Sound Vision2 min read
Before Entering into an Intercultural Marriage
About Islam offers practical advice for couples considering a marriage across cultures, from facing stereotypes to gently bringing families on board.
from About Islam2 min read
How to Heal from Past Relationships
A Gottman therapist offers reflection questions to help people understand what went wrong in a past relationship before moving toward a new…
from The Gottman Institute2 min read
10 Ways To Avoid Marrying The Wrong Person
Two Muslim counsellors share practical guidance on what to look for, and what to watch out for, while getting to know someone…
from Mental Health 4 Muslims2 min read
5 Questions You Need to Ask Before Getting Married
Full disclosure: I have been married—to the same guy—for twenty-eight years, four months, and twelve days. In our five years of dating,…
Sep 6, 202010 min read
18 First Date Questions From The Experts
After dedicating your time searching and fielding through profiles, you finally had an online witty conversation with a possible-match and you’re ready…
Aug 16, 20207 min read