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
Communication
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 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
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
17 Feb Is your partner your friend?
If you answered “yes” to the question "is your partner your friend?", you’re well placed to make your relationship flourish. Keep up the good work! Keep strengthening your friendship bond, it’ll reward you well. Decades of research, combined with Read More
10 Mar How to Apologize Effectively
Knowing how to apologize effectively can help restore lost trust and wellbeing in your relationship. Trust that is violated brings pain to both partners. For the hurt partner, feelings of betrayal can trigger a deluge of toxic thoughts and emotions. Read More