Love & Relationships

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

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.

2 Biases That May Be Hurting Your Relationship

Jon Beaty

Dr. Gottman has identified five tools that couples can use as effective antidotes to confirmation bias and negativity bias in their relationships.

Small Things Often Create Secure Attachments: An Interview With Amir Levine, M.D.

Kyle Benson

One of the most effective ways of regulating our emotions when we are in distress is to be in proximity to someone that we’re securely attached to.

4 Ways to Stay Connected During Life Transitions

David and Constantino Khalaf

Here's how to stay connected when our minds are preoccupied with our own stresses.

5 Rituals to Reconnect in Your Relationship

Terry Gaspard

Never underestimate the power of intentional time with your partner.

How to Break the Silence in Your Marriage

Heather Gray

Instead of saying "we need to talk", try using these phrases to break the silence in your relationship.

What Straight Husbands Can Learn From Gay Husbands

David and Constantino Khalaf

According to Dr. Gottman, straight couples may have a lot to learn from gay and lesbian relationships.

Mastering Marriage Conflict with Mulligans

Jon Beaty

Dr. Gottman has discovered that successful marriages use repair attempts like golfers use mulligans.

Be the Change You Wish to See in Your Relationship

Terry Gaspard

Instead of trying to change your partner, be the change you wish to see in your relationship.

4 Typical Solvable Relationship Problems

Kyle Benson

Here’s how to make everyday conflict less draining.

3 Key Things That Will Make or Break Your Marriage

Laura Heck

Have you ever had a “make-or-break” moment in your marriage?

The Dance Between Intimacy and Independence in Marriage

David and Constantino Khalaf

Potential for conflict arises when spouses fall on different points of the spectrum in terms of their needs.

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