Repairing Conflict with Openness and Softened Stances

Repairing Conflict with Openness and Softened Stances

  In the first post of this series, we explored the importance of accepting influence in relationships. Now let’s look at how this principle can completely shift the way we experience conflict with our partner.   When couples seek out couples counseling,...
Rebuilding Trust After an Affair? This Handy Acronym Can Help

Rebuilding Trust After an Affair? This Handy Acronym Can Help

  Recovering from an affair is one of the most challenging journeys a couple can face. Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored the key stages of affair recovery using The Gottman Institute’s Trust Revival Method: Atonement, Attunement, and Attachment. Each step...
Affair Recovery: Attachment — Creating a Stronger Relationship After Betrayal

Affair Recovery: Attachment — Creating a Stronger Relationship After Betrayal

  Today, we’re wrapping up a four-part series on affair recovery. We’ve discussed the first two stages of The Gottman’s Trust Revival Method: Atonement and Attunement. The final stage, Attachment, is just as critical as the first two. Let’s jump in. The...
Affair Recovery: Attunement — Reconnecting Emotionally After Betrayal

Affair Recovery: Attunement — Reconnecting Emotionally After Betrayal

  Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been tackling a difficult subject: affair recovery. We learned how betrayal shakes the foundation of a relationship, but healing is possible. Last week, we explored what the Gottmans say is the essential starting point for...