I couldn’t figure out what my son was talking about. “Mom! They have a TV cover just like ours. Why is theirs on their wall?” I glanced around my friend’s house and noticed what my son was pointing to. My friend looked at me with...
Dr. John Gottman , psychologist and researcher, wasn't the first one to warn against criticism. Criticism just hasn't been seen as healthy for a relationship for a long time. There were countless others before him who have preached acceptance and peace in relationships. Buddha, Solomon...
[caption id="attachment_1467" align="alignright" width="200"] You Gotta Want A Change[/caption] Have you heard the joke about the light bulb? It goes like this: Question: "How many therapists does it take to change a light bulb?" Answer: "One. but the light bulb has to want to change!"...
Marriage can be a Wild and Wonderful Adventure - Filled with excitement - Yes -It can However - being married to another imperfect being means there will be conflict at times. Research shows happily married people and miserably married people have the same amount of...
Stonewalling is a classic technique used often in negotiations. It's usually fairly effective, too! You can Stonewall your opponent into believing you're going to raise the ante in a lawsuit or court battle. However, when Stonewalling is used in a marriage, a couple can easily...