How Not to Ruin Your Relationship
#418. How Not to Ruin Your Relationships | Drs. John & Julie Gottman Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris February 14, 2022 If you…
Turn Towards Instead of Away
Turn Towards Instead of Away Written by Zach Brittle, LMHC April 1, 2015 How do you turn towards instead of away? In order to…
Negative Emotions Offer Opportunities for Connection
Written by Kyle Benson ~ February 23, 2021 ~ Why can’t everyone just be happy? When I work with couples, it’s not uncommon for…
The Intentions vs. Impact Debate: When Partner’s Unintentionally Hurt Each Other
Written by Kyle Benson ~ February 24, 2020 ~ How do you respond when your partner questions your intentions? Do you get angry? Defensive?…
Repair is the Secret Weapon of Emotionally Connected Couples
Written by Kyle Benson // The Gottman Institute February 23, 2017 All couples argue. Successful couples repair. When you think about it, every couple in…
How to Listen Without Getting Defensive (From the Gottman Institute)
By Kyle Benson // The Gottman Institute Understanding your partner requires the capacity to listen. Really listen. Couples are advised to hear each other’s complaints…
Two ways to get your detached spouse more emotionally involved
By Darren Wilk, MA, RCC Certified Gottman Therapist & Trainer, Co-owner of Best Marriages Many of the calls we receive in our office for…
How to restart the flame in a relationship after the fire has gone out
By Darren Wilk, MA, RCC Certified Gottman Therapist/trainer and co-owner of Best Marriages Just like in the song You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’, often in…
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…
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…