by Sabrina Walters | Sep 22, 2022 | Communication, Core Values, Couples, Family, Marriage, Relationships
Here at Core Values Counseling, we talk a lot about the Core Values Index™ and how unpacking the CVI™ can lead to some wonderful breakthroughs in your relationships. With this post, Eric will share his thoughts on what a good relationship looks like and feels like. If...
by Sabrina Walters | Jul 29, 2022 | Communication, Conflict, Finances, Marriage, Relationships
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...
by Sabrina Walters | Jun 10, 2022 | Marriage
No matter what stage of life you’re at, every season can bring its own delights and challenges. Summer is no exception. For Eric and I, expectations of what we want out of summer can be very different. Ever the Innovator, Eric always has a long list of projects he...
by Sabrina Walters | Dec 9, 2021 | Couples
Here at Core Values, there’s a phrase we tend to return to: Are you turning towards your partner? What does that mean, exactly? Well, it can mean a lot of things. Turning towards your partner means going back inside after you’ve stormed out. It means, even when you...
by Sabrina Walters | Jul 6, 2021 | Core Values Couples, Couples, Relationships
With the passing of another Independence Day, I can’t help but be reminded of something the Gottmans teach. That might seem a strange connection to you — after all, what exactly does independence have to do with healthy relationships? Excellent question....
