December 2017 - Kyle Benson

6 Steps to an Effective Time-out That Stops Nasty Conflict

Kyle Benson December 30, 2017October 15, 2020 Attachment Theory, Conflict Conversation, Emotional Connection, Marriage Conflict, Mindset, Relationship Arguments, Relationship Fights, Relationships, Trust, Commitment, & Relationship Security

Relationship arguments can escalate quickly. When we are attacking each other, friendliness goes out the window. Since we are feeling threatened, conflict can reach a point of verbal or physical abuse.

One of the best ways to prevent your fights from escalating out of control is to take an effective time-out.… Continue reading Here

Understand the Attachment Styles in Your Relationship with Stan Tatkin

Kyle Benson December 26, 2017January 21, 2019 Attachment Theory, Mindset, Relationship Arguments, Relationship Fights, Relationships

Interview Guest: Stan Tatkin, PsyD, is the founder of the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT) and is the author of Wired for Love: How Understanding Your Partner’s Brain and Attachment Style Can Help You Defuse Conflict and Build a Secure Relationship.… Continue reading Here

Win Relationship Conflict By Letting Your Partner Win Too

Kyle Benson December 23, 2017January 21, 2019 Conflict Conversation, Creativity, Emotional Connection, Marriage Conflict, Mindset, Relationship Arguments, Relationship Fights, Trust, Commitment, & Relationship Security

Good relationships are built on the belief of what’s good for you is good for me too. Partners realize that the best bet is to work together, rather than against each other.

Meet Jordan and Taylor, a couple in their mid-forties.… Continue reading Here

War or Love: Flaws of The Human Brain in Relationship Conflict

Kyle Benson December 20, 2017January 21, 2019 Better Relationships, Conflict Conversation, Creativity, Emotional Connection, Habits, Marriage Conflict, Mindset, Relationship Arguments, Relationship Fights, Trust, Commitment, & Relationship Security

Stan Tatkin, PsyD proposes that the human brain is built for survival first and love second. This means we are wired for war more so than we are wired for love.