Apr 7, 2022
Are you a worrier? How about your spouse? Truth be told, even the most carefree individuals find themselves worrying about something from time to time. Whether it’s little day-to-day troubles or big overwhelming concerns, worrying can consume us, if we’re... ![How to Fight Smarter: Soften Your Start-Up]()
Mar 11, 2022
The Gottman Institute – Ellie Lisitsa, 2022 A six-year longitudinal study predicted the likelihood of a couple’s divorce by observing just the first three minutes of a conflict discussion. The couples who divorced started their discussions with... ![How to Fight Smarter: Soften Your Start-Up]()
Nov 27, 2021
When you think of the way you express and experience gratitude in your relationship, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s kind words, heartfelt gestures, or a loving smile or touch. These are momentary expressions of the sentiment, but the fact is, the influence of a... ![How to Fight Smarter: Soften Your Start-Up]()
Oct 26, 2021
That Same Stupid Fight: Handling Conflict with Your Spouse There’s a reason so many of us would rather get a cavity filled with Kenny G in the background than have that same … stupid … fight. Conflict with your spouse is inevitable for all couples. (Whoever got... ![How to Fight Smarter: Soften Your Start-Up]()
Oct 13, 2021
Whether your relationship with your in-laws and your own family is usually pretty great or has its ups and downs, there are situations that test your family boundaries. If your families already struggle with boundary issues, certain circumstances may exacerbate... 