In a long-term relationship, it’s normal to periods where you don’t feel as connected. One of the leading approaches to fostering strong relationships is the Gottman Method, based on these seven key principles.

All couples need to have the foundational skills taught by Gottman Method in order to have healthy marriages. If you’re considering couples counseling in Ohio, here are some essential tips for making the most of couples therapy.

Conversation starters for setting holidays boundaries with your partner this season. Remember - every yes to one thing is a no to something else. Boundaries can help you and your partner protect your relationship, emotional energy, finances, and overall wellbeing.

Family dynamics can add another layer to holiday tension. It’s one thing when it’s your own family, but it’s another when it’s your partner’s family, especially if those relationships are unhealthy or strained. Navigating family dynamics can be especially tricky during the holidays, but here are some steps to preserve your peace, and your relationship.

Couples therapy is good for helping partners build friendship and shared meaning, improve connection, and healthy conflict management. However, not all couples should go to therapy. When is couples therapy contraindicated? And what to do instead.

Research shows four distinct patterns of unhealthy communication can predict the end of a romantic relationship. Being able to identify “the Four Horsemen of the Relationship Apocalypse” in your own communication is the first step towards replacing these patterns with healthier communication skills.

In the realm of relationships, it's crucial to recognize the ways in which we may inadvertently sabotage our own connections. Sometimes, our own behaviors and patterns can undermine the love and intimacy we desire.

When it comes to couples therapy, there are several misconceptions that keep couples from seeking help to improve their relationship. These myths often perpetuate negative stereotypes and hinder the potential benefits of professional guidance.

Your past is what makes you into the person you are today. Without it, who would you be? Where would you be?

While it’s never been easy, it seems like it’s harder than ever to set realistic expectations for what our relationships should look like. Perhaps that’s because we’re constantly exposed to perfectly curated social media posts of happy-looking couples on vacations in exotic locales

If you’re anything like most people, you probably grew up without anyone teaching you the importance of setting boundaries in your relationships. It’s not a skill that’s taught in school alongside math, science, or English literature. 

No matter how rock-solid a relationship is, it’s inevitable that conflict is going to come up at some point—and when it does, it’s important to know how to handle it.