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The Magic Ratio: The Key to Relationship Satisfaction

Kari Rusnak

Learn about the 5:1 ratio that will change the way you look at conflict and have you accentuating the positive over the negative.

Conversational Boundaries without Stonewalling

Anna Aslanian

Difficult conversations can lead to flooding. Here are steps to remain calm while staying present for yourself and your partner.

How to Navigate Social Media as a Couple

Kari Rusnak

Digital boundaries are the lines drawn around healthy and unhealthy use of social media.

What to Do When Your Partner Comes Out to You

Laura Silverstein

A confession about gender identity or sexual orientation within a relationship can bring conflicting feelings. What do you do next?

The Top Myths about Lust and Love and How They can Ruin Your Sex Life (Part Two)

Cheryl Fraser

In this article, Certified Gottman Therapist Dr. Cheryl Fraser continues to debunk love life ideas that you've got to be in the mood and that great love "just happens."

The Art of Sensual Communication

Terry Gaspard

When you put words to your desire for your partner, you can experience a satisfying relationship in and out of bed.

Rebuilding After Infidelity

Taylor Irvine

Research shows couples can move forward after an affair. But how?

The Top Myths about Lust and Love and How They can Ruin your Sex Life (Part One)

Cheryl Fraser

If you're worried your sex life is over, sex therapist Dr. Cheryl Fraser is here to dismantle the beliefs that mess with your head and your bed.

How To Change Your Own Contempt

Ken Fremont-Smith

You may not even be aware of how you are acting or speaking out of contempt—often it can feel like you are being genuine. Dr. John Gottman realized there needs to be a path that leads to a culture of appreciation, and that is by expressing your feelings and longings.

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