All couples argue. Some arguments can get loud. Some arguments can be deadly silent. However, the result is the same: a broken emotional connection. In relationships, the repair is less about solving a problem and more about emotionally reconnecting with your spouse to provide a safe environment for both of you. Gottman explained a repair…
“If you don’t know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else” – Yogi Berra “Where there is no vision, the people perish” – Proverbs 29:18a (KJV) Whether you believe in a new year’s resolution, there are some good reasons to set regular relationship goals for your marriage. Work, children, and other commitments…
Recently, I was trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), created by Dr. Sue Johnson. 75% of couples report increased marital satisfaction with their relationship when doing EFT. Dr. Johnson, in her book, Hold Me Tight, noted that the key to lasting love for couples is a special kind of emotional responsiveness called A.R.E. A: Accessible…
At times, stress could ignite transformation, but people grow best in a stable and safe environment. That is why, as parents, we try to create a safe environment for our kids. Stress is what many are feeling during the COVID time. And long-term exposure to stress could cause many problems for you and your relationship.…
Here we go again! It appears the world is closing once again in response to COVID-19. This reminded me of a line from Godfather III when Michael Corleone protested, “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.” We thought things were getting back to normal: dining out, meeting people, going to…