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Blog Successful Relationships Vivian Baruch
23 Apr Myths About Long-term Relationships
Happiness in long-term relationships does exist. Some couples are together for decades, and their love is as strong as it was at the start. Others are together less than six months. When they feel a sourness creeping into their relationship, they Read More
20 Mar A Two Day Relationship Fix
Since 2015 I’ve been doing couples intensive retreats, with one couple at a time. This two day relationship fix is to help couples in a focused way to get back on track and to help with any big decisions you need to make. It consists of 17 hours of Read More
26 Feb Talking About Sex
Talking about sex is more intimate than having sex.The most important part of cultivating a healthy sex life is talking about a healthy sex life. The Gottman Institute’s research shows that only 9% of couples who can’t comfortably talk about sex Read More
23 Jan Sexual Intimacy and Vulnerability: Paths To Personal Growth
Happy new year to all my readers. I’m kicking off this year with a guest blog by Martha Kauppi, founder of the Institute for Relational Intimacy in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. She talks about the links between sexual intimacy, vulnerability & Read More
05 Dec Strategies for giving and nurturing your intimate relationship
The holiday season is upon us. However you do or don’t celebrate it, our culture is full of ideas of what to give to others. But how do you practice the strategies for giving and nurturing your intimate relationship? What qualities and Read More
06 Nov 3 Tips to Avoid Taking Each Other for Granted
Do you know how to avoid taking each other for granted? There is now a science behind what makes relationships happy. Research by marriage specialists such as Dr. John Gottman, author of the book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, and Read More
22 Sep Is My Partner Having an Affair?
Question: Is my partner having an affair? I discovered some e-mails my partner has been exchanging with a woman at his work. He and this co-worker seem very close. I don't think he's having an actual affair, but I'm worried. What should I Read More
22 Aug Your Weekly State of the Union Meeting
Since publishing “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work”, our culture has changed dramatically. These changes led Dr. John Gottman to re-examine his 5 Magic Hours to relationship happiness and to add one more hour of time each week to make Read More
28 Jul Good communication is emotional communication
Good communication and problem-solving skills are essential for successful relationships, but there can be an over-reliance on talking skills. There are seven basic principles or skill sets which are the building blocks of a healthy relationship. Read More