Wouldn't it be helpful if there was a mathematical formula that couples could shoot for as they consider their negative and positive interactions? Dr. Gottman, known for his careful research into couple interactions, has found [...]
Is there such a thing as a compassionate instinct? Throughout much of history, there has been a general shared opinion that humans are selfish. Plato wrote that the body is a chariot being pulled by [...]
When children are born they develop an "attachment bond" with their primary caregiver/s. This bond shapes the brain of the infant, influencing self-esteem, expectations of others, and the general ability to participate in successful relationships. [...]
Relationships are life investments that give back based on what you put into them. Healthy relationships enliven; unhealthy relationships are draining. The goal in any relationship then is to keep the relationship healthy so that [...]
Emotional differences between men and women is the topic of fierce debate. Tests measuring emotional differences between men and women tend to show that women have an edge over men when it comes to empathy [...]
Wake up your wife or hibernating husband and let spring bring new life to your relationship. To thoroughly clear out relationship clutter be sure to prioritize a "relationship check-in". First, remember the good stuff, the [...]
Team spirit is bolstered in a marriage when partners rally each other with language that signals a desire to work together. The article cites a study by UC Berkeley researchers who recorded the emotional interactions [...]
There are many fun and sexy things you can do together as a couple to heighten the romance in your lives. Keep in mind though, that external “solutions” won't work if the fundamentals like love, [...]
Everyone knows that romantic love in a long-term relationship gives way to boredom, routine, or possibly even infidelity. However, according to Bianca Acevedo and Arthur Aron, two psychologists at Stony Brook University, this doesn't have [...]
