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Practical, Science-Based Steps to Heal from an Affair

Margaret Rutherford

Working through an affair is tough. It takes tremendous energy and vulnerability on both sides.

Erring in the Direction of Kindness: An Interview with George Saunders

Chris Dollard

Small acts of kindness can be a sort of ritual self-reminding of what we are and what we’re meant to do down here.

Make Intentional Choices to Connect with Your Family

The Gottman Institute

Gottman calls this a family’s “legacy,” which is based on his concept of rituals of connection.

Enriching Your Marriage by Creating Shared Meaning

Terry Gaspard

Create daily or weekly rituals of connection will enable you build shared meaning.

#MeToo: It’s Time to Tell Our Stories

Julie Gottman

Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman offers her own story, her insight, and her hopes going forward.

Rescuing Your Relationship from Stress

Jon Beaty

When individuals and couples discover functional ways of coping with stress, they can restore emotional closeness, renew intimacy, and revive romance.

The Top 7 Ways To Improve Your Marriage

John Gottman

Although a marriage in trouble is upsetting, it can often be repaired more easily than you think.

Thanksgiving Rituals of Connection

Chris Dollard

Approach your Thanksgiving with some rituals of connection already in mind. Here are some ideas to help you plan.

Attachment and Differentiation in Relationships: An Interview with Ellyn Bader, Ph.D.

Kyle Benson

Differentiation requires the risk of being open to growth and being honest not only with your partner, but also with yourself.

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