What Has “Quarantine Hell” Taught us?

What Has “Quarantine Hell” Taught us?

What Has “Quarantine Hell” Taught us?What started out like a nice extended weekend has mutated into a family siege. After the initial quarantine shock though, many have found the best of times. By Tim Kimmel A month and a half ago, life moved along at a predictable...
Six ways to help a hurting marriage

Six ways to help a hurting marriage

Hi everyone, One of the most important things about marriage is that we learn how to deal with hurts where no one is really “wrong.” Let’s dive into that.  When You Are Hurt, Acknowledge It to Yourself – Know yourself well enough to know when...
Coping with Uncertainty During COVID-19

Coping with Uncertainty During COVID-19

Coping with Uncertainty During COVID-19: An International Gottman Trainer Shares Their Perspective Michael McNulty, Ph.D., LCSW, Contributor Apr 9, 2020 Ambiguity related to the ongoing virus pandemic leads to complicated feelings and overwhelm. Uncertainty is the...
the Pursuer-Distancer Dynamic

the Pursuer-Distancer Dynamic

Having counseled couples for more than 30 years and conducted original research, Terry Gaspard knows the pitfalls and the landmines. Unfinished business with exes (and other old baggage), pressures of dealing with debt and handling money, blending families, finding...
A difficult conversation starts with this

A difficult conversation starts with this

 Hi everyone,  The tone with which anyone starts a conflict is one of the most important predictors of the outcome. It should be addressed softly and lovingly because both parties will end up in a better place. The right tone allows you to be heard, and when...