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That’s What I Like About You!
According to John Gottman, healthy marriages have a ratio of at least 5 positive interactions to every 1 negative interaction. Words of affirmation provide meaningful positives in a relationship. Try it! You and your partner will both feel good! Complete these […]
Keeping it Fun
"Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the Game." Michael Jordan Conversation Think about your answers to these questions and then share them with your partner. 1. The following 3 statements are different ways of getting you to think about the things you enjoy doing. 2. My idea […]
Vive le Difference – Personality and Temperament
Answer the following questions individually and then share your responses with your partner. 1. What are some ways you and your partner are alike and some ways you and your partner are different? 2. How have your similarities impacted your relationship? 3. What are some […]
Processing Anger
"The first step in dealing with conflict is to make decisions when you’re NOT angry about how you’re going to act when you ARE angry." (Sarah Catron) Guidelines for processing our anger: Acknowledge anger – open up about your feelings […]
Building a Happy Marriage
For married couples, finding moments to be together free of financial, family or other stresses is not an indulgence, according to new research from the University of Denver. “The more you invest in fun and friendship and being there for your […]
4 Tips for a Happy Marriage
Research shows that happily married couples live longer and heal faster than those in unhappy relationships. With that in mind, here are some practical ways to increase the happiness in your relationship: 1. Fight fair or not at all. “The way you interact […]
Tips for Dealing with Conflict – The Wisdom of 390 Years of Marriage Experience
by Greg and Priscilla Hunt Fourteen married couples, representing a total of 390 years of marriage, were asked what tips for dealing with conflict they would share with a newlywed couple. They had learned a lot from personal experience in their […]
The Importance of Communication: The Wisdom of 390 Years of Marriage Experience
by Priscilla Hunt Communication, conflict, sex - fourteen married couples, representing a total of 390 years of marriage, were asked what tips they would share with a newlywed couple about building a strong, healthy, satisfying relationship. Here are their uncensored tips related […]
