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
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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
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
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
17 May Free Relationship Happiness Quiz
How happy are you in your relationship? Did you know there’s now a science which can help you find out if your relationship is really happy? Click this link to take the free relationship happiness quiz. It was devised by Drs John & Julie Read More
12 Apr 6 Signs Your Relationship is Headed for Trouble
Guest post from from Michele Weiner-Davis of Divorce Busting. Hi, I've been a marriage therapist for a more than three decades. It's my experience that people wait a very long time before getting help for their relationships. Too long. Research Read More
21 Dec What makes happy relationships? Really!
There is now a science behind what really makes happy relationships and happy couples. The most comprehensive and long-term studies in the field have been done by Drs. John & Julie Gottman. Their theory of what makes relationships work is based Read More
15 Oct Have You Considered Doing a Couples Intensive Retreat?
This might be just what you need. I’ve been inspired by John & Julie Gottman who developed a focused and rewarding way of giving your relationship a boost of energy. They've designed an exquisite couples intensive retreat that can be tailor-made Read More
06 Aug The Truth About Lasting Relationships
If you want to make sure your relationship lasts, and who doesn't want lasting relationships, there is one thing you need to ask a prospective mate. But what is that? Here is my adaptation for Australian readers of what Michele Weiner-Davis has to Read More