When you establish rituals of connection as a couple, you make spending time together a priority and build on the bond you have.
by Carolyn Firestone Relationships are rarely ( never ) a conflict-free zone. We all have those moments when we wish we could rewind over our rant or fast forward through our spouse’s three-hour silent treatment. Most of us have spent an entire day having off interactions with our partner follo
Being open to influence requires a man to let go of avoidant strategies like distancing, attacking, and defensiveness.
Professor John Gottman reveals why contempt is so damaging to marriage. The more you feel contempt for your partner, the worse it is. 'Contempt face' is a brief sneer - and it's a very bad sign.
In a crisis, it is critical to understand and adjust to your and your partner's emotional needs despite the uncertainty.
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Brian Paul Comstock on Instagram: "If you’re constantly doubting your reality, being made to feel guilty for expressing your emotions, or second-guessing yourself after every interaction—these are major signs of toxic communication. ❌ Healthy communication empowers you. It gives you space to express yourself without fear. It doesn’t leave you questioning your worth, feeling confused, or emotionally drained. ❤️ You deserve conversations that feel like a partnership—not a battlefield. 💬 In a healthy relationship, your feelings are valid, your concerns are heard, and the goal is understanding, not control. 🤝 ✨ Remember: You’re not too sensitive. You’re not asking for too much. You’re asking for respect. You’re asking for emotional safety—and that’s not negotiable. 🚨 Don’t let toxic dyn
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Vulnerability may not be comfortable at first, but it gives you access to insight, skill, compassion, and wisdom.
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On today’s episode, the well known author, Kyle Benson joins Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz todiscuss the simple principles that make marriage last. Kyle discusses the...
Couples who are struggling with toxic arguments often have a number of harmful habits. They might yell, use personal attacks, stonewall, fail to express...
How to Repair the Little Things So They Don’t Become Big Things, a post from the blog The Gottman Relationship Blog – The Gottman Institute on Bloglovin’
Dr. Tracy Dalgleish on Instagram: "Are you the one who personalizes statements and requests or is it your partner? Leave a ❤️ if you know this experience. I get it. Unhealed wounds from our past can make the smallest comments seem like an attack on our character. They’re not. But the challenge is that when you make them about you and your worth, you are breaking the bridge that connects you both. Hard truth: when you make their requests about you, you’re implicitly telling your partner that your insecurity and shame is more important than trying to understand them. Know this 👇👇👇 You are okay. You are enough. And you aren’t “bad” or “inadequate” when your partner makes a request or has a need. Your partner is not your childhood caregiver, and you are no longer a child seeking ac
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