Intentionally Intimate Relationships
Couples Therapy. That can be intimidating.
Practically every week, I receive emails from couples who have spent 16+ months in therapy. So I ask…
We are all familiar with couples counseling.
But before we get into that, let me back up a little bit.
Ongoing relationship distress is harmful to each romantic partner’s mental1 and physical well-being,2 and in addition, can negatively impact the kids.… Continue reading Here
Every sexual act – from erotic talk to erotic touch – is a journey into yourself and your partner. It’s a continual exploration of sensations, eroticism, and love. Each relationship is a vessel that embodies both security and adventure in a commitment that offers life’s greatest luxuries: time.… Continue reading Here
After observing thousands of different relationship conflicts, Dr. Gottman and his colleagues noticed that every relationship has two kinds of problems: solvable and unsolvable.
Solvable problems can be resolved with healthy communication, understanding, and commitment to changes. Essentially, once the problem is discussed in a mature way and an adjustment is made, the problem is no longer a problem.… Continue reading Here
“There have been so many times I have seen a man waiting to weep, but instead beat his heart until it was unconscious” – Nayyirah Waheed
Masculinity is in the air we breathe. It is an invisible force used to define who a person is.… Continue reading Here
I’ll be honest, dating can be difficult. It’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed with the number of possible ways to find a life partner, with deciding whether to go on a second date or cancel and eat Ben and Jerry’s Chocolate Therapy, or with knowing when to commit to someone.… Continue reading Here
This month Briana MacWilliam and I are sharing a 4-part video series to provide a rich and valuable educational experience in the realms of love and relationships, based on the FAQs from our respective audiences.
In our first video, we discussed the question: “How do I communicate my needs in a relationship?”… Continue reading Here
This article was originally published on The Gottman Relationship Blog.
In a long-term study of 130 newlywed couples, Dr. John Gottman discovered that men who allow their wives to influence them have happier marriages and are less likely to divorce.
This critical skill is not limited to heterosexual couples.… Continue reading Here
Our intimate relationships teach us more than about the hearts of the ones we love. They teach us about ourselves. There is no greater people growing machine than that of love.
Our culture often views love as some fuzzy thing that gets passed around and makes you feel warm inside.… Continue reading Here