Intimacy

Repair Attempts – One Key to a Healthier Marriage

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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Key to Lasting Love – 15 Questions

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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Five Benefits to Relationship Checkup

5 Benefits of a Regular Relationship Checkup

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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