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: 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...
How to Repair After a Valentine’s Day Flub

How to Repair After a Valentine’s Day Flub

  Valentine’s Day is often loaded with high expectations — grand gestures, romantic moments, and picture-perfect celebrations. But what happens when things don’t go as planned? Maybe you forgot to make a reservation, got the wrong gift, or simply missed the mark...
Celebrating Love Beyond Romance: A Valentine’s Day for Friends and Family

Celebrating Love Beyond Romance: A Valentine’s Day for Friends and Family

  Valentine’s Day is often framed as a holiday for couples, but love isn’t just about romance. It exists in so many forms — in friendships, family bonds, and the deep connections that bring meaning to our lives. If you’re feeling disconnected from the traditional...