
Speaking so that your partner will listen
There are a few simple rules to follow to ensure that your partner will be more open to listening to your concerns.
There are a few simple rules to follow to ensure that your partner will be more open to listening to your concerns.
Life can be difficult. Knowing how to soothe yourself and practice self-compassion is important for helping to manage anxiety, stress, and depression.
Many couples find themselves in the attack and defend cycle. Learn why this tends to happen and how you can break out of this cycle.
Is there something in your relationship that feels off? I breakdown Dr. Gottman’s 10 other ways to betray your lover, so you can address what’s not working in your relationship before it’s too late.
Couples need to give up the myth that their partner can read their mind, and instead, they need to figure out what they want, need, and expect in the relationship and communicate that openly to their partner.
Do you have the same disagreements with your partner without a healthy resolution? Understanding the five levels of attack can help you break this cycle.
Stop making demands, start making requests. Follow these tips to restore your relationship and build a deeper connection with your partner.
When conflict arises in your relationship it can be hard to focus on your needs rather than the problems at hand. Here are 4 tips to help.
Past experiences shape how we perceive and interpret outside information. Learn how to identify your triggers and how they affect your relationship.
Avoiding conflict isn’t helping your relationship. It’s actually creating larger problems under the surface. Is their resentment hiding in your relationship? If so, what should you do about it?
Emotional safety is important for your relationship and to fully connect with our partner. Learn about the three main components of emotional safety and how they contribute to a healthy relationship.
Self-soothing consists of giving yourself care and comfort to calm down and regulate your emotions. It’s important to do this after an argument so you don’t build anger and resentment toward your partner.
Pinpoint the areas of your relationship that need the most work and learn how to fix them.
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Pinpoint the areas of your relationship that need the most work and learn how to fix them.
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