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The Power of Fondness and Admiration in Lasting Relationships
Building a lasting, fulfilling relationship requires more than love—it needs a strong foundation of mutual appreciation. Dr. John Gottman’s research highlights fondness and admiration as key factors in maintaining emotional connection and resilience in relationships. Learn how simple, intentional practices can help you and your partner strengthen your bond and rediscover what makes your love special.
How Neurodivergent Couples Thrive: Understanding Individual Differences
Navigating relationships with neurodivergence can be deeply fulfilling when both partners understand and embrace their individual differences. This guide explores how neurodivergent couples can foster connection, communication, and relationship harmony.
The Sound Relationship House Theory: The Key to Lasting Love
Discover how the Sound Relationship House framework by Drs. John and Julie Gottman can help you build a stronger, more fulfilling relationship. Learn the seven key levels that create emotional connection, trust, and ongoing love.
Mastering Love Maps: The Foundation of Strong, Lasting Relationships
By strengthening their Love Maps, they started feeling more emotionally connected. Their conflicts became less frequent and more constructive, as they could empathize with each other’s experiences. Over time, their relationship transformed from feeling distant to feeling deeply attuned, proving the power of Love Maps in fostering lasting intimacy and understanding.
Setting Boundaries at Christmas: A Path to a More Meaningful Holiday
As we approach the Christmas season, it's easy to feel the pressure mounting. The holiday season is often filled with excitement, joy, and anticipation, but for many, it can also become overwhelming — a whirlwind of social obligations, family gatherings, shopping, and...
Put the SPARK back in your relationship this weekend
Do you sometimes feel like you are having the same argument over and over with your partner? Does arguing with your partner feel like you are just going through the motions of something you have done many times before? You are not alone; research shows that couples...
Is intensive couples’ therapy right for you?
The following scenarios are fictional examples provided for the sake of this story. If one of these scenarios resonates with you, an Intensive programme may be able to help you and your partner move through your issues to build a more meaningful relationship together....
What does Valentine’s Day mean to you and your partner?
Whether you love the romance of Valentine’s Day or you abhor the commercialism, understanding what it means to your partner can help you celebrate this day in a way that’s meaningful to you both. Where did Valentine’s Day come from? Historically many early...
Book Review: Into the Magic Shop by James Doty
Sometimes a story takes a hold of your imagination and makes new ideas possible. James Doty does this with his 2016 book “Into the Magic Shop”. It’s the journey of an underprivileged boy overcoming a multitude of challenges to become a neurosurgeon, entrepreneur,...
Online Couples Therapy – How to Make it Work For You
When conflict in your relationship is pushing you apart, take the time to learn new ways to be heard and understood in a safe, supported environment. Yes, you can do it online, from the comfort of your lounge room, even after you’ve put the kids to bed.
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