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Why (and How) to Give Your Partner the Benefit of the Doubt

When you’ve been with a partner for a long time, it’s typical to assume you know how they will behave in a particular situation. Or even why they think or do something. Most of the time, acting like you can read your partner’s mind isn’t the worst thing in the world. Your partner may even […]

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What’s Getting in the Way of Your Gratitude?

Thanksgiving is just a few days away. It’s the holiday for taking time to appreciate each other. To count your blessings. To be thankful. According to research, gratitude is a powerful thing. Those who truly feel it have more friends. They’re healthier, happier, less aggressive, and more mentally resilient. And just overall, they feel better […]

4 Behaviors to Avoid in a Conflict

4 Behaviors to Avoid in Conflicts – Before They Kill Your Relationship

Old habits die hard, but in the case of conflicts, old habits can kill a relationship. Dr. John Gottman, founder of The Gottman Institute, identified four specific habits that are the most destructive in relationships and the best predictors of separation. He dubbed them the “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse”. It’s likely these Four Horsemen […]

The Importance of Pre-Marital Coaching

When most couples get engaged, relationship coaching usually isn’t at the top of their gift registry. But it should be. It’s one of the best things an engaged couple can do before they tie the knot. Most of us think that seeking out marriage help is only necessary late in a relationship – typically as […]