7 Habits of Healthy Couples
Have you ever wondered why some couples just seem to get along better than others? There are a variety of reasons why this happens and no two couples are exactly alike, but Dr. Gottman has found that Healthy Couples have a few things in common—Healthy Habits—that keep their relationship on-track. Its been said that when you get married you should [...]
6 Poor Communication Habits
“Can't we all just get along?” You've heard that phrase numerous times in the movies, in the news—maybe in your own home. This month we're talking about the “C-word”, and I don't mean commitment. Some regard Communication the most important dynamic in marriage. Good communication can enhance intimacy and perpetuate good will and positive feelings. It can minimize conflict, bring [...]
Why You Love the Way You Do
It never ceases to amaze me how different Sharon and I are in personality. We look at life in very different ways. We recently had another "discussion" about how different we are. And yet, despite those differences, we choose to love each other and strive for a more intimate, God-honoring relationship. There's no denying that most marriages are made up [...]
How We Connect Emotionally
This month we have an excerpt from one of Dr. John Gottman's books, "The Relationship Cure: A 5-Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships." In it we will discover what Dr. Gottman believes is the building block of connecting in relationships. As we learn what goes into creating meaningful connections, we can be more intentional about preventing emotional [...]
Growing Through Conflict
You're never through dealing with conflict. If you have any passion—any preference about anything, you will have conflicts with someone. And since you spend so much time with your spouse, they are often times the one you have the most conflicts with. And the more intimate you are with your spouse, the more painful these conflicts can be. The good [...]
Becoming Your Spouse’s Better Half
This month's post is an excerpt from Rick Johnson's new book, Becoming Your Spouse's Better Half: Why Differences Make a Marriage Great. Johnson addresses a couple popular myths about marriage: 1. We all have a perfect soulmate that will complete us and make us happy for the rest of our lives—if we could only find them. 2. A great marriage [...]
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