Here is another gem from the School of Life. This essay captures so much of what I see in couples who come into therapy frustrated with their partner or with…
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Gridlock in a relationship is optional. Sadly though, it is all too present in many relationships, and shows up when partners cannot effectively deal with their opposing ideas, views, desires,…
Read moreThe 3 Phases of Love – Part 3
The last post in our series on what John Gottman has to say about the three phases of love ends today with Phase 3. Phase 3: Building Commitment and Loyalty…
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Gottman has this to say about the second phase of love: Phase 2: Building Trust “The big questions of Phase 2 of love are, “Will you be there for me?…
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Starting the new year off with some wise words from John Gottman, the relationship yoda. We will look at what he has to say about the three phases of love,…
Read more6 Skills for Managing Conflict
Conflict is inevitable in any long term relationship. Accept this from the get go. Because of this, gaining the skills and developing the ability to successfully navigate conflict becomes critical…
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