communication

Discovering Dr. Gottman as a Conflict Resolution Professional

The Gottman Institute

When it comes to resolving conflict, sometimes even experts need an expert

How to Prepare Your Relationship for Military Deployment

The Gottman Institute

Geographic separation, whether it is for 6 weeks, 6 months, or longer, is inevitably difficult. The key to a successful deployment for any couple is to learn together all you can in order to prepare for your time apart.

I Met The Woman of My Dreams, She Lives 2,400 Miles Away

Real Relationships

Thanks to a combination of sobriety, introspection, therapy, and Kate’s support, I’m feeling more comfortable showing up authentically both inside and outside this relationship.

How to Ask for What You Really Want

The Gottman Institute

Communicating your needs with your partner can clear up misunderstandings and help avoid hurt feelings.

When “Yes” Really Means Yes: Have Great Sex with Affirmative Consent

Katelyn Ewen

Affirmative consent is a recipe for great (and safe) consensual sex.

Turning Toward Bids Creates Better Workplace Relationships

The Gottman Institute

When we are responsive to the “bids” of people we work with, then we can create positive working relationships.

How to Give Effective Feedback in the Workplace

Chris Dollard

I communicated irregularly with a tendency to criticize, but learning how to communicate assertively ended that pattern.

3 Steps to Renewing Dialogue in Your Marriage

Jon Beaty

Most couples can follow these same steps to begin to restore a broken connection.

How to Have Better Conversations with Your Partner, and Just About Anyone Else

Andy Reynolds

The key to asking engaging questions may be simpler than you think.

How to Be a Parent Your Child Wants to Talk To

Parent Co.

Research indicates the most important predictor of a child’s emotional and psychological stability is the closeness of the parent/child relationship.

10 Questions Happy Couples Are Constantly Asking One Another

Verily Magazine

Questions that make intimacy last a lifetime.

Let’s Have an Honest Conversation About Sex

David and Constantino Khalaf

Sex requires vulnerability and honest communication.

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