Love & Relationships

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

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.

To Love, or to Like?

Shantel Patu

”Like” is a word that is underrated, while the word “love” steals all of the attention.

Turning Toward Your Partner as an Anchor

David and Constantino Khalaf

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Let’s Have an Honest Conversation About Sex

David and Constantino Khalaf

Sex requires vulnerability and honest communication.

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.

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.

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.

To the Couple With the Same Dreams but Different Timelines

David and Constantino Khalaf

Dreams transform with time, and we have to be willing to adapt along with them.

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