Love & Relationships

All successful relationships are built on the same premise: The Sound Relationship House theory by Drs. John and Julie Gottman.

Pride, Partnership, and the Need for Emotional Refuge

Laura Silverstein

Pride month is an opportunity for partners to provide emotional refuge for one another from a world that sometimes rejects them.

Nature vs Nurture: What Shapes Our Relationships?

Alexander Elguren

Two forces shape who you are. A third decides who you stay with.

5 Ways Genetics Can Impact Your Relationships

Alexander Elguren

Stress response, bonding, conflict style — all shaped by your genes. So how much of your marriage is, too?

Am I Depressed?

The Gottman Institute

Recognize whether you are depressed, understand how it impacts your relationship, and how to deal with depression.

The Myth of Being “Too Needy” in Relationships

The Gottman Institute

Have you ever been told that you are too needy by your partner? Learn why this may be happening and why the idea of 'too needy' is a myth.

Everything You Need to Know about Therapy

Kendra Han

Are you wondering when to get therapy? Learn the Gottman signs of relationship distress, and take steps to improve communication, conflict resolution and more.

Liminal Space: Maintaining Connection Through Life’s Major Transitions

The Gottman Institute

Major life changes often lead to a disorienting liminal space. Discover how to overcome communication barriers and strengthen your relationships here.

Decoding the Roles of Therapist, Counselor and Psychiatrist

The Gottman Institute

Confused by the different roles in behavioral health? Learn the distinct differences between a Psychiatrist and a Therapist, and how they work together to save relationships.

Can Positive Thinking Save a Relationship?

The Gottman Institute

Is positivity the answer to your relationship issues?

How to Deal With Anxiety in Relationships

The Gottman Institute

Learn how couples can manage anxiety in relationships using Gottman principles, emotional safety, gentle communication, and daily positivity.

When You Feel Like Roommates But Want to Be Lovers Again

Mac Stanley Cazeau

It can be easy for couple to fall into routines and feel like roommates. Is it possible to bring back the spark to become lovers again?

5 Sex Tips for Couples (from a Sex Therapist)

Kyle Benson

Improving sexual intimacy requires developing emotional and sexual intelligence. It also requires planning (even if that doesn't sound sexy!)

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