Here’s Why Accepting Influence Can Revolutionize Your Relationship
Do you find yourself regularly and intentionally being open to the ideas and opinions of your partner? Does your partner do the same for you? The Gottmans refer to this important relationship dynamic as accepting influence. It’s a skill and a habit that really has the...
Grieving? This is Why Turning Towards Your Partner Can Help
In a recent post, I mentioned having been in the midst of some very significant grief — and that I’ve been working on building my resilience. And since I’ve made transparency and vulnerability a priority — both in my personal life and my professional practice — I’d...
Is There Actually a Dream Under Your Hidden Resentment?
A wise person once said, “Hidden resentments poison a relationship. So if something bothers you, say it.” The Gottmans take an even more nuanced view of hidden resentments: under that conflict, there is most likely a hidden dream. Most conflicts in relationships are...
Why Vulnerability is Essential to Hope in Relationships
Is your relationship stuck in a cycle of negativity, criticism, defensiveness, and hopelessness? Discover how to get unstuck through the power of vulnerability.
