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How Coming Out Saved Our Marriage

Real Relationships

When Matt and Isaac got married, they were both still in the closet.

I Found the One, and We’re in an Open Marriage

Real Relationships

How one same-sex couple explores ethical non-monogamy together.

Real Relationships: A Letter from the Editor

Carla Sparks

You are the expert of your own story. No one can tell it but you.

How to Sail Through Certification in Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Mary Beth George

If you’re considering your own journey toward becoming a Certified Gottman Therapist, here are some tips to sail through the process.

Can Couples Recover from Addiction Together? An Interview with Dr. Robert Navarra

Chris Dollard

We know that a satisfying couple relationship is the single biggest predictor of successful long-term recovery.

4 Key Issues for New Parents and How to Solve Them

April Eldemire

The two of you are a team, and while raising a child is a big challenge, you have each other’s backs.

Growing After Trauma: An Interview with Dr. Julie Gottman

Chris Dollard

Treating trauma is a powerful way for a therapist to observe profound human strength. It makes the work worth doing.

Understanding Your Partner’s Attachment Style: An Interview with Stan Tatkin

Kyle Benson

The environment of our upbringing influences the way we love and expect to be loved.

Erring in the Direction of Kindness: An Interview with George Saunders

Chris Dollard

Small acts of kindness can be a sort of ritual self-reminding of what we are and what we’re meant to do down here.

Attachment and Differentiation in Relationships: An Interview with Ellyn Bader, Ph.D.

Kyle Benson

Differentiation requires the risk of being open to growth and being honest not only with your partner, but also with yourself.

Stable Instability in Relationships: An Interview with Amir Levine Part II

Kyle Benson

If you can recognize secure partners early on while dating, you’ll navigate the dating world much better and likely find yourself in a secure relationship.

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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