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...
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.
Rekindle Romance with a Kiss
You may have heard a “six second kiss is a kiss worth coming home to.” So says Dr John Gottman award winning researcher, author and expert on relationships. What does he really mean by that? Gottman suggests a six second kiss is “long enough to feel romantic yet it...
Refresh Your “Story of Us”
Most couples have a “story of us” that forms the basis of family myth and legend. Couple Jordan and Riley have a negative story that tends to predict the way they view their interactions and relationship. Dr John Gottman calls this ‘negative sentiment override’. It...