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closeness

4 Simple Ways to Nurture Closeness in Your Family

Kelsey Down

Try incorporating these simple tips into your daily life to foster closeness among your family.

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Same-Sex couples

Gottman Method Couples Therapy Established as Evidence-Based Treatment for Same-Sex Couples

The Gottman Institute

This outcome study is the first of its kind, and it displays the strengths of same-sex relationships to the scientific community.

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turning toward

Turning Toward Your Partner as an Anchor

David and Constantino Khalaf

Turning toward each other goes beyond accepting each other’s bids.

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daily rituals

3 Daily Rituals That Stop Spouses from Taking Each Other for Granted

Verily Magazine

Daily rituals keep the sense of connection strong in marriage and assure that romance, affection, and appreciation are a part of your married life every day.

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magic ratio

The Magic Relationship Ratio, According to Science

Kyle Benson

That “magic ratio” is 5 to 1. This means that for every negative interaction during conflict, a stable and happy marriage has five (or more) positive interactions.

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Moving Beyond Mistakes in Marriage

Hannah Eaton

After recognizing that one has made a mistake, it is important to make a repair with your partner.

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take a break

Love Smarter by Learning When to Take a Break

Kerry Lusignan

Breaks give you time to calm down, deepen your perspective, and have a successful “do-over” with your partner.

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Let’s Have an Honest Conversation About Sex

David and Constantino Khalaf

Sex requires vulnerability and honest communication.

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Marriage Is a Dance

Hannah Eaton

This type of balanced relationship is what we were striving for on the dance floor, and what we seek out on a daily basis in our relationship.

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How to Repair the Little Things So They Don’t Become Big Things

The Gottman Institute

Happy couples repair, and they do so early and often.

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Contempt is the predictor of divorce

This One Thing is the Biggest Predictor of Divorce

Eva Van Prooyen

If a couple can revive their fondness and admiration for each other, they are more likely to approach conflict resolution as a team.

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