Emotionally Intelligent Husbands Are Key to a Lasting Marriage
__ By Kyle Benson In a long-term study of 130 newlywed couples, Dr. John Gottman discovered that men who allow their wives to influence them have happier marriages and are less likely to divorce. This...
View ArticleNo, Fighting Is NOT Good for Your Marriage
A great marriage is not when the perfect couple comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences. Dave Meurer I am a BIG fan of Dr. John Gottman. He is the guru when...
View ArticleYour Dating Guide for 2024
Dating towards a relationship has numerous factors for you and the other person, including attitude, chemistry, compatibility, and effort. This year I’ve been seeing a hopeful energy from singles as...
View Article3 Steps to Be a Present and Supportive Husband
A healthy relationship in the modern world frees couples from the head-down daily grind of a busy life at work and home. Dr. Jason Frishman shared with us in an upcoming episode of the Modern Husbands...
View Article5 Ways to Nurture Shared Dreams and Goals in Your Marriage
A successful marriage is about more than raising kids and paying bills. It’s about building a relationship with shared meaning and purpose. One of the most important lessons I’ve learned about...
View Article5 Steps to the Roach Motel of Relationships & How to Stay Out of It
Have you ever heard of the Roach Motel? In Dr. John Gottman’s observational research of heterosexual, gay, and lesbian couples,1 he found that in every interaction couples were either nice, neutral, or...
View Article7 Things Healthy Couples Don’t Do
I grew up believing a healthy relationship was all about finding the right person. If a couple wasn’t healthy, it simply meant they weren’t “soulmates.” What I’ve learned, as both a human and as a...
View ArticleA Millennial’s Take on ‘The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work’
I’m a stereotypical millennial in many ways—health-conscious, avocado addicted, career-driven while having held what seems like 100s of jobs, and skeptical of the institution of marriage. While on a...
View Article7 Ways Women Can Build Trust in Relationship With a Male Partner
— Recently, there has been a gush of articles in the media about a common problem in romantic relationships: mistrust between partners that erodes positive feelings and love. While it’s not uncommon...
View ArticleMan Alive! 8 Essential Conversations For Lasting Love
— These days relationships are as likely to fall apart as they are to stay together. It’s sad and I am constantly on the lookout for relationship resources to make relationships stronger. This week I...
View ArticleYour Teen Needs You to be Their Digital Mentor
By Sinead Smyth, LMFTIn the 2016 documentary Screenagers: Growing Up in The Digital Age, we see families grapple with what may be the biggest parenting issue of our time: managing screen time. This...
View ArticleThe “Golden Rule” for Exhausted New Parents to Keep the Romance Alive
Research by Dr. John Gottman shows that small actions practiced daily is the biggest predictor for keeping romance, intimacy, and connection alive during the transition to parenthood. Going the extra...
View Article3 Do’s and Don’ts for Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids
Embed from Getty Images—By April Eldemire, LMFTAs parents, we want the very best for our kids. We work hard to raise strong individuals who will go on to lead happy lives and have good moral standing....
View ArticleResearch Shows a Couple’s Friendship is Key to Reducing Postpartum Depression
By April Eldemire, LMFTIf you’re a new or expecting parent, you know that having a baby comes with a flurry of emotions, including excitement, awe, and joy. But for many new parents, the transition to...
View ArticleHow Being Nuanced with Your Emotions Enhances Your Well-Being: An Interview...
Embed from Getty Images—Interviewed by Kyle BensonSusan David, Ph.D. is an award-winning psychologist on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and the CEO of Evidence Based Psychology, a boutique...
View ArticleThe Danger of Sliding Instead of Deciding to Get Married
Embed from Getty Images—By Marni Feuerman, LCSW, LMFTDaniel and Sarah came to me for couples therapy because they were uncertain about the future of their marriage. Daniel had just moved out. They...
View ArticleExperts Say These 4 Tips Can Save Your Committed Relationship
Embed from Getty Images—How to fix a relationship before it goes south?Though this requires work, experts believe this is possible. More than 90 percent of marriages, partnerships, and friendships can...
View ArticleUnderstanding Each Other: The First Part of the State of The Union Meeting
Embed from Getty Images—By Kyle BensonHow you and your partner fight directly influences how emotionally connected and passionate your relationship is.After four decades of research on thousands of...
View ArticleMastering Marriage Conflict with Mulligans
Embed from Getty ImagesBy Jon BeatyIf you’ve golfed, it’s likely you’ve taken a “mulligan.” A mulligan allows casual golfers to recover from embarrassing strokes and keep the game moving. When a...
View ArticleHusbands Can Only Be Influential if They Accept Influence
By Jeff PincusResearch by Dr. John Gottman has shown that relationships are much more successful when men allow themselves to be influenced by their partner. It’s important for women to accept...
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