Relationship

It is very important to acknowledge the positive aspects of a partner’s personality. How we think of our partner is often habitual, it’s best to take time to remember and practice the mindset that we love them and celebrate how amazing they are. Circle three…

Since there is no perfect relationship, no matter how well we discuss things, eventually we will argue, say, or do something we regret. This exercise is meant to help us talk about the same topic again, but a little better this time. The timeline would…

Jealousy in Open Relationships   People like to believe that love is black and white. If you really loved me, you wouldn’t want to see other people…    That might have something to do with the fact that even though modern society is largely secular,…

Generally, four major discussions are found in relationships. These are certainly not the only ones, they are the ones I spend the most time helping people learn, hone, or practice. There’s a problem between us Gentle Start Up Dreams within Conflict Art of Compromise  (2…

Introduced by the Gottman Institute, this is a three phase process to help restore trust after an incident that has challenged trust.   Steps Atone The “betrayer” must atone for breaches of trust. One can write a letter independently or draw from the Four Parts…

Active Constructive Responding (ACR) is a way of responding when someone shares good experiences or information. If the receiver of the good news actively and constructively responds it can often provide a boost in wellbeing to both people involved in the conversation. Important aspects include…