Gottman Repair Attempts
Learning to fight well and repair relationship conflicts before they spiral out of control is a skill. It’s one of the goals of science-based couples therapy. Do you find your fights escalating out of control?…
When Long Love Fades: Facing the Truth About Gray Divorce
You built a life together. You raised kids, managed chaos, endured loss, and celebrated milestones. And now… things feel strangely empty. You’re not fighting. But you’re not connecting, either. You’re coexisting in a shared quiet,…
How to Spot a Lie
A recent meta-study of 60 independent research studies on deception by Dr. R. Edward Geiselman and his team has uncovered a classic set of behaviors that indicate a pattern of deception. Dr. Geiselman is one…
The Importance of Accepting Influence in Relationships
In any relationship, accepting influence from one’s partner is crucial for fostering a healthy, collaborative dynamic built on mutual respect. However, research shows that a concerning two-thirds of married men struggle with accepting their wife’s…
The Dubious Dawn of Couples Therapy
In the 1950s, as divorce rates climbed in post-World War II America, many distressed couples turned to a new field promising to save their marriages: couples therapy. But the “help” offered by self-proclaimed experts was…
Medical Marriages: Research Outlining Strengths.
Medical marriages, or marriages between physicians or healthcare practitioners, were once a rarity but have become increasingly common over the years. According to recent (2014) research by the AMA, almost 40% of doctors marry another…
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