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The Aftermath of a Fight

Manage Conflict: The Aftermath of a Fight

Ellie Lisitsa

When you make repair attempts early, you can salvage the point of the conversation and create a more productive and positive outcome.

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Homework Assignment: Compromise

Ellie Lisitsa

Many couples fail to compromise on issues because they go about trying to compromise in the wrong way.

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The Art of Compromise

Manage Conflict: The Art of Compromise

Ellie Lisitsa

We’ve all been in the middle of an argument that we know we cannot win, understanding that our frustration has overwhelmed all sense of perspective. 

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Homework Assignment: Repair Attempts

Ellie Lisitsa

Make repair attempts a priority with your partner and the way you communicate and manage conflict will change for the good.

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Manage Conflict: Repair and De-Escalate

Ellie Lisitsa

Here are a few examples of phrases that you can use to help repair and de-escalate when conversations get tense.

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Manage Conflict: Using Compromise as an Opportunity to Build Intimacy

Jennifer Bingaman

Dr. Gottman found that compromise is essential to managing conflict in relationships.

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The 12 Year Study

Ellie Lisitsa

The Gottmans have made a commitment to assuring that lesbian and gay couples have resources to help strengthen and support their relationships.

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Love Quiz: Do You and Your Partner Accept Each Other’s Influence?

Ellie Lisitsa

Influencing within a relationship helps build a positive perspective.

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The Sound Relationship House: The Positive Perspective

Ellie Lisitsa

A fundamental principle of maintaining The Positive Perspective in your relationship is to let your partner influence you.

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The Sound Relationship House: Turn Towards Instead of Away

Ellie Lisitsa

Playful bids and enthusiastic efforts to turn towards each other result in heightened levels of positivity during conflict discussions.

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Ask Yourselves: Who Am I?

Ellie Lisitsa

Sit down with your partner and ask each other these questions about your dreams, struggles, and future goals.

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