Are you in a relationship where small issues seem to escalate quickly? You're not alone. It's a common challenge for couples to bring up an issue in a way that is productive.
Read MoreRelationships are integral to human life. Babies literally die if they do not have strong enough attachments. When we struggle in relationships we struggle in life. Therefore, it is not surprising to find that most of my clients find that their deepest pain lives within the issues they have with their relationships.
Read MoreAre you yearning to connect with your partner but you aren't exactly sure how to do it? This is completely normal, especially for couples that have been together for many years.
Read MoreRecently, vulnerability has gotten a lot of coverage in the media due to Brené Brown's research and popularity. Her books, Tedtalks, and Super Soul Sunday interview, have brought a very important conversation about the power of vulnerability (and of shame) on our ability to connect.
Read MoreHuman beings are wired for connection. Again and again, research shows that the more quality relationships you have in your life, the more you are safeguarded against mental health issues like depression, stress, low self esteem, and anxiety.
Read MoreDr. John Gottman's research found that a pivotal part of a healthy and long lasting relationship is a couple's sense of shared meaning: an explicit and implicit commitment to the relationship and believing your partner is there to support and understand your life dreams and goals (these life dreams and goals include an understanding of the relationship).
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