In intimate relationships, the first few words of a conversation or conflict can set the tone for what follows. In these initial few sentences, partners can either build ...

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Attachment theory: a brief overviewRevised 9/29/23Attachment-based couples therapy is a therapeutic approach to helping couples. It draws on the principles of attachment theory to help couples improve their emotional connection ...

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Infidelity is the act of being unfaithful in a committed relationship.The long term psychological effects of infidelity compare to those of many other traumas.In this post we will ...

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Types of Intimacy in Marriage Being close in a marriage or any romantic relationship goes beyond just the physical or sexual. It's about connecting emotionally, intellectually, and through ...

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This post is for anyone who has made themselves deeply vulnerable in a relationship and was shamed in return. I know it hurts. I know it felt horrible. ...

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On a marvelous summer's day, as a couple was driving to see me, they drove past a meadow of sheep. Barbara tried to make a Gottman "Bid for ...

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Complaining is gender-linked behavior. John Gottman says women make 85% of complaints in a relationship, while men complain 15% in heterosexual relationships. When done well, it is the ...

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