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Seriously. What’s the Point of Marriage?

Nate Bagley

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

Healthy Dependence as a Path Toward Healthy Relationships

David and Constantino Khalaf

When David is tempted to say, “I’ll do it myself!” he reminds himself to ask the question, “How can we do this together?”

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

Katelyn Ewen

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

The Power of Us: How Men Can Help Women Recover from Sexual Violence

The Gottman Institute

One man asked me to give him as much of my pain as I could because if we carry it together, we will surely make it through.

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.

Growing After Trauma: An Interview with Dr. Julie Gottman

Chris Dollard

Treating trauma is a powerful way for a therapist to observe profound human strength. It makes the work worth doing.

Can Love and Connection Heal Addiction?

The Gottman Institute

Many of us in the clinical community observed how supportive relationships led to better outcomes for those in recovery.

How Anxious Attachment Can Be Healthy in a Relationship

The Gottman Institute

Attachment shapes our capacity to love and the styles of a partner can influence the success or failure of the relationship.

5 Ways to Make Small Gestures Count in Your Marriage

Terry Gaspard

Give your partner the gift of love and appreciation in small ways every day.

Create Shared Meaning with a Culture Covenant

Vivian

Sit down with your spouse and ask each other questions about what kind of culture you want to create in your relationship.

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.

To Love, or to Like?

Shantel Patu

”Like” is a word that is underrated, while the word “love” steals all of the attention.

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