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How We Used the Aftermath of a Fight to Repair Our Relationship

Kyle Benson

Every conflict offers an opportunity for a deeper understanding.

A Vacation Survival Guide for Couples

David and Constantino Khalaf

If you haven't travelled together as a couple, do it as soon as possible.

It’s Okay to Go to Bed Angry

David and Constantino Khalaf

You can love better tomorrow, even if it’s difficult today.

Why Conventional Marriage Wisdom Is Wrong

Chris Dollard

After researching thousands of couples for more than 40 years, these are some of the myths we’ve encountered most often.

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.

An Open Letter to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Michael Fulwiler

While we could send flowers to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the best gift we can give is sound relationship advice.

Relationships 101: What They Don’t Teach You in School

Chris Dollard

Knowing the scientific facts of how relationships work is a vital life skill to have that will serve you well.

Can Couples Recover from Addiction Together? An Interview with Dr. Robert Navarra

Chris Dollard

We know that a satisfying couple relationship is the single biggest predictor of successful long-term recovery.

Seriously. What’s the Point of Marriage?

Nate Bagley

The point of marriage is not happiness. The point of marriage is growth.

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.

Understanding Your Partner’s Attachment Style: An Interview with Stan Tatkin

Kyle Benson

The environment of our upbringing influences the way we love and expect to be loved.

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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