Love & Relationships

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

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.

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.

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.

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