Posted: March 29, 2022
Introduced by the Gottman Institute, this exercise relies upon the idea, any topic(s) worth having a conflict about probably has competing value underneath through discussion. Dreams Within Conflict A core part of accepting and embracing each other is uncovering and understanding the meaning of each…
Posted: March 29, 2022
Introduced by the Gottman Institute, this exercise is meant to allow people to create compromises together. We often use this exercise after identifying the conflict we’re discussing and the values we’re in conflict about. Here are some common intentional relationship topics that can be used…
Posted: March 29, 2022
Introduced by the Gottman Institute, sometimes in relationships we make agreements we honestly shouldn’t for a variety of reasons. Here is a way to test as you consider the agreement if it is one you can allow for yourself. Instructions First, think of something that…
Posted: March 29, 2022
Introduced by the Gottman Institute, this exercise will help you make your conversations deeper and more personal, drawing people towards you. Instructions Try opening up an intimate conversation with an open ended question; that is, a question that can not be answered with a…
Posted: February 22, 2022
Nobody makes it through life without some bumps, unfortunately for some the scars run deep, and the past isn’t just the past. It can be hard to watch the ones we love go through these hard times, can be difficult to manage ourselves, and can…
Posted: February 22, 2022
“Givers must set boundaries because takers have none” Instructions Identify your values. Is this about preserving your personal space? Do you want to make sure your emotions are not dismissed? The value determined needs to be something that’s important to you; you need to be…