Are you and your partner looking to ignite the spark in your relationship and foster a deeper connection? Maybe you’ve been so distracted with the kids that you haven’t had a chance to check in with your partner and see how you two are doing. Well, look no further!...
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“It’s Better to Bend Than to Break:” 6 Tips for Improving Compromises With Your Partner
Compromise in a relationship can feel like an uphill battle. If you give in and give up, you feel defeated. If you dig your heels in and refuse to waver, you feel guilty. Yet, Dr. John Gottman, co-founder of Gottman Method Couples Therapy, emphasizes that compromising...
7 Affordable and Meaningful Gifts for Couples
Have you found the perfect gift? Does one exist? Gift giving has increasingly become more stressful and there has been increasing pressure to find the perfect gift. I’ve heard many couples in my office work through a conflict discussion around a seemingly haphazard...
How to Stop Negative Sentiment Override Before It Starts
"When negative sentiment override is activated, even neutral or positive behaviors from your partner can be perceived as negative." John Gottman, Ph.D. Jane and Mike have been married for five years. Like many couples, they have disagreements about chores, household...
5 Signs You’re Ready for Marriage
Have you and your partner been discussing engagement and marriage more and more lately? Before you move into the engagement season, it's helpful to explore the signs that you may be ready to get married. Throughout this article, we'll explore five ways to gauge your...
What is the Gottman Method?
Seeking out couples therapy can be overwhelming. You’re likely sifting through a matrix of options, therapy types, and practice locations. Whether you’re looking to reconnect, improve communication, or rebuild trust, it’s important to seek therapy that is grounded in...
Want a Cheerful Sober Holiday? Make a Plan With Your Partner
When you get sober, it isn't always going to be something you share with everyone around you. In some cases, you may end up remaining with or meeting a new partner who still chooses to drink and has no interest in living a dry lifestyle. The disconnect between...
Holiday Anxiety? Try These 5 Coping Skills
Four shopping trips, three awkward chats, two crowded parties, and a dinner with your rude in-laws. Unsurprisingly, the holidays can bring about increased stress and heightened expectations. In addition to our everyday lives, the holiday season can come with pressure...