Companionship
How important is it for human beings to have companionship? As I think about those who are alone without anyone to have a friendly conversation with, I have concluded that companionship is vital. We were …
Strengthening Your Relationship: The Power of Couples Therapy
Building and maintaining a healthy, fulfilling relationship takes effort, understanding, and effective communication. However, even the most loving couples face challenges and roadblocks that can strain their bond. During these trying times, couples therapy can …
Are You on Opposite Sides of the Mountain?
The Importance of Perspective We often make the mistake of assuming that our view of a relationship is the only correct view. We tend to see the relationship from our perspective and get mad or …
Selfless Love: Being a Caretaker
I have recently been giving a lot of thought to what it means to be a caretaker, having been one myself at one point in life. Many people would reach out to me asking how …
Love Laboratory
Way back in the 1980s, mathematician and psychologist Dr. John Gottman persuaded the fine folk at the University of Washington to build a little apartment. A little place in the woods where couples could stay …
Bids For Connection
One important factor in a successful relationship is how people pay attention to each other. Choosing to turn towards, rather than turning away or against, each other’s bids for connection help to establish a foundation for …
