Are you feeling like a roommate rather than a spouse? You are not alone if you feel more like a roommate in your marriage than an intimate partner. You and your spouse are busy! (And so are your kids, pets, friends, and extended family. ) Many important people in your life are worthy of your …
Are you looking for a printable Gottman relationship workbook to strengthen your relationship? Deepen the connection with your partner with over 70 exercises to do with your partner. This relationship workbook offers exercises and guidance for building a strong and lasting bond with your loved one. Whether you’re newly together or have been in a …
Read MoreMaintain Long Lasting Love with a Relationship Workbook (70 exercises for couples)
One of the most frequent responses to the love language quiz is: “Words of Affirmation.” And principle number two of John Gottman’s Seven Principles for Making Marriage work is: “Nurture Your Fondness and Admiration.” When most couples think about improving their relationships, they focus on learning communication skills or conflict resolution strategies. The truth is, …
When your partner is upset, it’s easy to make mistakes that make the situation worse rather than better. Recognizing and avoiding these common mistakes will help you create healthier relationships with improved communication and conflict-resolution skills. 5 Avoidable Communication Mistakes You Might Be Making If you are experiencing arguments or “dumb” fights in your relationship, …
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Reader: Hi Laura, thank you for all your help and for your offer to answer our questions. Here is mine: When should I call it quits on my relationship? I read all your emails and blog posts and try to apply your advice, but it sometimes comes to a point when I’m not sure we …
Find Out Your Intimacy Style With a Free Relationship Personality Quiz What’s your intimacy style? (Physical, Emotional or Intellectual) Are you curious about your intimacy style and how it affects your relationship? Take this free and informative quiz to discover your natural tendency when it comes to intimacy and learn specific personalized tips for improving …
Are you struggling to communicate effectively with your partner? Conversation starters for couples can help. Do conversations often lead to arguments or misunderstandings? Conflict management exercises might be what you need. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many couples face difficulties in communication at some point in their relationship. But the good news is that there …
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Looking for trivia game questions for couples? There are two different kinds of relationship trivia quizzes. This article provides examples of both. Relationship Trivia Game Questions for Couples to Quiz to Test Knowlege about Healthy Relationships Do you know what leads to relationship satisfaction and what leads to separation and unhappiness? Psychologists spend their careers …
[Go directly to the Conflict Style Assessment HERE] Identify Your Conflict Style Conflict can be difficult to navigate, and everyone has their own approach. Our conflict style assessment will help you identify which of the five approaches you use in order to improve your relationships. From there, you can explore strategies to enhance how you …
Read MoreUsing a Conflict Style Assessment to Strengthen Your Relationship (Couples Quizzes)
Have you heard of Roommate Syndrome (or Roommate Phase) but aren’t sure what it is and whether or not you have it? Don’t worry, even though it is a very common problem, it is also very solvable if you are willing to make some small, consistent changes. What Is Roommate Syndrome? It might sound like …
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Whether you and your partner are madly in love and want to know what to do to keep it that way, or you are on the verge of divorce and want to put in one last effort to save the relationship, there are things you can do on your own to feel more connected, communicate more clearly and have more fun together.
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