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
Blog Successful Relationships Vivian Baruch
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 focus only on your relationship to relationship happiness and to add one more hour of time 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
01 Jun The 3 A’s: Addictions, Affairs & Anger – Toxic to Relationships
Build your immunity to the three most common causes of relationship unhappiness. These deadly relationship behaviours are the 3A's, otherwise known as Addictions, Affairs, & Anger (which includes any acting out or unmanaged mental health Read More
16 May Relationship Rescue – Do you avoid conflict or fight all the time?
People often come to see me when there's a conflict in their relationship and they need a relationship rescue.You just can't have a successful and happy relationship without learning to manage conflict first. This is a crucial step in relationship Read More
12 Mar Is anger a force for good in your relationship?
Is anger a force for good in your relationship? What happened when you last got angry? Was it a positive experience, or not? When you grew up, how did your family handle anger? How did your partner’s family deal with anger?Clinical psychologist Read More
02 Feb The Lizard Brain in Relationships
Biology has played a cruel trick on your relationship. Although your partner thinks you’re responsible for most of the troubles in your relationship, it’s not you. It’s your biology. It's your lizard brain, also known as your reptilian brain or brain Read More
23 Dec 4 Tips for Making the Most of Your Relationships
The most central theme of the holiday season is connection. This is the time of year when we make the most effort to reconnect with family and friends to celebrate joy, wonder, and hope. It’s the perfect opportunity to invest in and strengthen these Read More
29 Nov How to bring up sensitive issues
Have you ever struggled for days (or longer) with how to approach your partner about a difficult topic? We’ve all been there with sensitive issues. Waiting anxiously to pick a moment when s/he may be more likely to listen, thinking about the best way Read More
25 Oct Online Relationship Coaching – Save Your Relationship!
Are you struggling in your relationship? Don't worry - there’s hope!Even though you may be going through a crisis, we can help you come up with a plan.Online relationship coaching is for you if:Your relationship is in trouble and you want to Read More