Love & Relationships

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

How To Remove Fairytale Logic From Your Sound Relationship House

Ellie Lisitsa

Fairytale stories give us faulty logic about relationships. It's not about finding purpose in someone else. It's about loving yourself.

Creating A Culture of Appreciation

The Gottman Institute

Follow this exercise to learn how to appreciate one another.

Homework Assignment: Have A Bit Of Fun

The Gottman Institute

Taking joy and laughter seriously

G is for Gratitude

Zach Brittle, LMHC

Do you “give thanks” before meals? If so, to whom? Or to what? Does it matter? If you don’t give thanks, why not?

Homework Assignment: Building a Culture of Appreciation

Ellie Lisitsa

Small things often go a long way for validating your partner.

What Healthy Couples Know About Handling Conflict

Ellie Lisitsa

Learn how to implicitly communicate with your partner

Self-Care vs. Criticism

Ellie Lisitsa

Part of taking care of yourself and your partner is learning how to avoid the use of criticism.

Dr. Gottman’s Guide to Recognizing Bids

Ellie Lisitsa

Bids come in all shapes and sizes. How can you be sure?

Statements That Deepen Connection

Ellie Lisitsa

Here are simple ways to build trust and friendship in your relationship

Homework Assignment: Thanksgiving Every Day

Ellie Lisitsa

Practice gratitude and express appreciation for your loved ones every day.

Summer Romance: Reconnecting on Summer Vacation

Laura Heck

Get away this summer and reaffirm your bond.

Summer Romance: Love Maps

The Gottman Institute

As promised in last week’s posting on The Gottman Relationship Blog, we continue ourSummer Romance blog series today with an exercise to help you build connection with your partner by updating your "Love Maps."