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love maps

Build Love Maps

Zach Brittle, LMHC

Dr. Gottman’s term for getting to know your partner’s world is called Build Love Maps.

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sound relationship house

Building a Sound Relationship House

Zach Brittle, LMHC

I’m really excited to shine a light on the early stages of a relationship with a new series we’re calling “New Construction.” Over the next few months, I’ll use this space to speak to how the Gottman body of research informs new relationships, specifically pre-marrieds and newlyweds.

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#AskGottman: Addiction Answers

Robert Navarra

The Gottman Institute answers your questions about addiction, addict behavior, alcoholics, and more on #AskGottman.

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#AskGottman: Sex Answers

The Gottman Institute

The Gottman Institute answers your questions about sex, lovemaking, and communication on this installment of #AskGottman.

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Debunking 3 Myths About Money in Marriage

#AskGottman: Money Answers

Michael Fulwiler

The Gottman Institute answers your tough questions about finances.

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Z is for Zed

Zach Brittle, LMHC

Here we are at Zed - the end of the alphabet. It’s been a pretty incredible experience working through these 26 topics and exploring a little bit of what I tend to think about relationships.

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Y is for Yes

Zach Brittle, LMHC

Yes is a word that does more than answer a question. It creates opportunity and invites possibility. 

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X is for X-Rated

Zach Brittle, LMHC

My first exposure to pornography was over 30 years ago. It was in the basement of my childhood home where my dad stored a dusty stack of Playboy magazines.

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W is for Wednesday

Zach Brittle, LMHC

What would you guess is the most common reason couples come into therapy? The lady who cuts my hair thinks it’s “affairs.” My neighbor thinks it’s “empty nest syndrome.” 

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V is for Violence

Zach Brittle, LMHC

In case you missed it, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I’m not really sure how you could have missed it, however. 

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U is for Understanding

Zach Brittle, LMHC

Understanding must precede advice

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T is for Turning

Zach Brittle, LMHC

I’ve already stated that Repair is my favorite concept in the Gottman lexicon. My second favorite concept is Turning.

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