Emotional Disconnection in Relationships
Emotional disconnection is a protective response that can lead to problems in developing meaningful relationships.
Deepening Connections
Integrating Internal Family Systems and Gottman Principles for Healthier Relationships
The Two Gottman Ideas You Should Be Talking About
Dan Wile, developer of Collaborative Couple Therapy, shares his two favorite Gottman ideas.
Honest Sex
Excerpt from “Honest Sex: A Passionate Path to Deepen Connection and Keep Relationships Alive” by author Shana James
Why Can’t We Compromise?
Compromising doesn’t mean giving up core needs.
Requests Vs. Boundaries Vs. Ultimatums: The Ultimate Guide
By making a request, we give the other party the opportunity to meet us in our needs.
Create an Equal Relationship and Lasting Love with True Acts of Service
True acts of service involve some of the Gottmans’ key practices for cultivating lasting love and equal relationships.
Help! Someone Told Me I’m Stonewalling
Stonewalling is dramatically misunderstood. It is not the icy indifference that it might appear to be on the surface.
Managing Conflict in Blended Families
By compromising with your loved ones, you’re more likely to find a win-win solution.
Lessons We Have Learned After Bringing Baby Home
The key to maintaining a close, happy, healthy relationship after bringing baby home is to maintain open communication.
The Truth About Expectations in Relationships
By having high (but still realistic) standards, you are far more likely to achieve the kind of relationship you want.