Why You Should Still Be Romantic in Committed Relationships
When we encourage couples to continue their courtship no matter how long they have been together, we find the suggestion seems to fall flat. By…
How To Bring Up a Complaint So Your Partner Listens
By Darren Wilk, MA, RCC Certified Gottman Therapist/trainer and co-owner of Bestmarriages As a marriage therapist for 20 years I have noticed that couples…
How To Repair Unintentional Hurts In Relationships
Hurt feelings don’t always mean your partner did something wrong. By LaVerna Wilk , MA, RCC, Certified Gottman Therapist and Trauma Specialist Something that…
Want Change In Your Relationship? Be Patient
Relationships all have ups and downs. There are things we love and things we tend to, well… not love. And wanting things to change is…
How to Forgive Others Who’ve Hurt You and Why You Should
Over the last few weeks we’ve talked about staying positive as a way of not only improving your relationship, but your overall life as well….
7 Steps to Handling Conflict In Your Relationship
Conflict is normal in every type of relationship – from business to personal, and especially intimate relationships. Every couple goes through it. This is for…
5 Ways to Tell if You’re in the Negative Perspective – And How to Get Out!
Continuing on the theme of perspective, this week’s post is courtesy of BestMarriages counsellor Lawrence Stoyanowski. Lawrence is Co-owner of BestMarriages and has been a…
Perspective Part 2: Falling Back In Love
Last week, we talked about how changing your perspective can truly change your relationship. It’s amazing how perspective can influence what you see and how…
A Positive Perspective Means a Happier Relationship
Every relationship has it’s ups and downs and takes work – there’s no getting around it. But oftentimes, the key to a healthy relationship…
Why Forgiving Your Partner is For YOU, Not Them
Let’s face it – relationships can be tough. Two different people coming together to share their lives’ ups and downs is bound to bring about…