Every relationship is built on something. In this section, we explore what creates long-term strength: shared values, friendship, trust, rituals of connection, and emotional repair. Whether you’re early in marriage or long into partnership, these insights help you revisit — and reinforce — what matters most.
You’re not broken. You’re brave. If you’re entering a second marriage after a painful divorce, you’re not alone—and you’re not doomed. According to census data, about 40% of U.S. marriages are second marriages. And yet,…
Why are there so many stepfamilies or blended families? Couples therapy researchers are acutely focused on the challenge of making stepfamilies or blended families work. Stepfamilies are as typical as they are complicated in the…
My husband and I just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. There are so many things I could say about what has held us together, sustained us, kept us still interested in being married to each…
When couples fight, knowing how to press pause and calm things down can save the day. That’s where Dr. John Gottman’s Repair Checklist comes in – it’s a simple but powerful tool that helps couples…
Navigating marital complaints can be a crucial pathway to intimacy in relationships, yet for conflict-avoidant couples, these conversations often remain uncharted territory. While Gottman couples therapy advocates for efficient conflict resolution, conflict-avoidant couples tend to…
Here’s something you probably know already, but I will invite you to look at it differently. Are you a morning person or a night person? Social scientists have a casual shorthand for each chrono-type: “Larks”…
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