
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.
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.
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.
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?
We all have a choice in our relationships to attack, avoid or confide our partners. Confiding can be a risk but it helps improve communication and create more intimacy.
People who cannot stand up to abusive or disrespectful behavior will continue to be mistreated by their partners. You can change this pattern by making some changes in how you communicate with your partner.
Standing up for yourself is an important relationship skill. Instead of trying to prove your partner wrong, ask them to consider your needs and meet you halfway.
People assign various meanings to the same exact event. It’s important to get to the bottom of what things mean to connect with your partner and learn where they’re coming from.
It’s okay if you and your partner don’t agree on every issue. You are separate people with unique wants and needs. But that doesn’t mean your relationship can’t work.
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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