Love & Relationships

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

My Wife Wants to Open the Relationship. Is Our Marriage Over?

Cheryl Fraser

A sex therapist weighs in on open relationships and how to make monogamy hot again.

Here’s What Happened When I Went on Eight Therapist-Designed Dates

Logan Ury

We sent a dating coach and her boyfriend on eight dates designed by John and Julie Gottman.

What to Do if You Don’t Trust Each Other

Terry Gaspard

A therapist shares seven ways to build trust in your relationship.

Cannabis and Couples: What Does the Research Say?

Robert Navarra

Certified Gottman Therapist and Master Addiction Counselor Dr. Robert Navarra reviews the research on cannabis use.

Divorce is the Most Important Story You’ll Ever Tell Your Child

Kerry Lusignan

Your story will become their story, so write it well.

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: An Interview with Lori Gottlieb

Michael Fulwiler

Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and author of the New York Times best seller, "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone."

Keep Asking Your Partner to Dance

The Gottman Institute

What a middle school dance can teach us about love and vulnerability.

How to Break Up with Someone

Zach Brittle, LMHC

A therapist explains how to break up, even when it's hard to do.

Pursue Your Partner at Every Stage of Marriage

Hannah Eaton

Never stop dating your spouse.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day Every Day

Katelyn Ewen

Show up for your loved ones every day, not just on February 14th.

Want to Improve Your Relationship? Start Paying More Attention to Bids

Logan Ury

Healthy couples constantly make and accept bids to connect.

If You’re Too Busy for Date Night, You’re Too Busy

The Gottman Institute

Date nights should be sacred times to honor your relationship.

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