All couples argue. Some arguments can get loud. Some arguments can be deadly silent. However, the result is the same: a broken emotional connection. In relationships, the repair is less about solving a problem and more about emotionally reconnecting with your spouse to provide a safe environment for both of you. Gottman explained a repair […]
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“If you don’t know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else” – Yogi Berra “Where there is no vision, the people perish” – Proverbs 29:18a (KJV) Whether you believe in a new year’s resolution, there are some good reasons to set regular relationship goals for your marriage. Work, children, and other commitments
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Recently, I was trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), created by Dr. Sue Johnson. 75% of couples report increased marital satisfaction with their relationship when doing EFT. Dr. Johnson, in her book, Hold Me Tight, noted that the key to lasting love for couples is a special kind of emotional responsiveness called A.R.E. A: Accessible
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Good questions can be a gateway to the soul. Psychologist Arthur Aaron of Stony Brook University created 36 questions that could help people fall in love (especially followed by 4 minutes of sustained eye contact). Pick a few questions at a time and connect with your loved one. The questions are, Set 1 1. Given
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At times, stress could ignite transformation, but people grow best in a stable and safe environment. That is why, as parents, we try to create a safe environment for our kids. Stress is what many are feeling during the COVID time. And long-term exposure to stress could cause many problems for you and your relationship.
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A regular relationship checkup is essential for a healthy relationship with your spouse. In life, we go to see a dentist regularly twice a year to keep our teeth healthy. We get an annual medical checkup to stay on top of our physical health. But when was the last time you had a relationship checkup
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