Marital researcher John Gottman has spent years identifying the strengths and downfalls of marriages. With over 40 years of research under his belt, he can predict with more than 90% accuracy whether a couple will stay together or get divorced. One of the predicting factors of divorce is the...
Conflict is part of life, how we handle it is another story. The first place we learn about conflict is in the home, ask yourself “How was conflict handled in my home growing up?” was conflict a constant in your house? Was it non-existent? Were you able to see resolution after?...
Awhile ago, my wife and I brought my son to the pediatrician for his sixth-month check up. “Your son is in the 90th percentile,” the doctor said with a smile, which made my fatherly pride swell up. Then she added, “in body weight.” I took a breath to absorb what this...
Wouldn’t it be great to marry your best friend? In a world that’s mired with divorce, affairs and couples choosing to stay together ‘for the kids’ sake’, is it possible to turn things around? Can we — starting with you and your spouse — create a...
Being married means that you have a partner for everything in life. However, with all the stress of everyday life, it can be easy to feel rushed or too pressured to properly invest time and energy in your marital relationship. Communication problems are one of the most common problems in...
Head’s up, folks, if one or more of the Four Horsemen is present in your marriage, you need to read this article! One world-renowned marriage expert claims that when he notices the presence of the Four Horseman — Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness...
