An author wrote this informative article on IBP, which offers deep insight to the benefits of this approach. Six months after his second divorce, Lars was in love. “What’s she like?” asked a friend. “Like all his women,” replied another friend, “cold and nasty.” Lars deplored this unfortunate consistency but couldn’t change it. “From… Read More »
Communication After a Time Out: Five Steps for “I Messages” to Repair and Fight Fairly Through Relationship Counseling
Good communication is necessary to repair when a fight has escalated and a time-out has been called. When you come back together later to talk, “I” messages are an effective means to communicate because they maintain a respectful attitude towards your partner while you get to say how it is for you. Use an “I”… Read More »
Increase Sexual Intimacy Through Relationship Counseling: Three Tips for Passionate Monogamy
Tip One: Learn How to Get Through Boredom and the Normal Marital Knot Boredom happens, as it’s the primary fear of monogamy, a lack of newness. So don’t ignore it or let it get swept under the rug. Also, see boredom as normal feedback in your relationship, instead of believing sex is failing. It only… Read More »
Couples Communication: Tips on How to Take a Time Out, Calm a Heated Argument, and Increase Sexual Intimacy Later!
Relationships are not easy all the time. When you live with a person every day emotions can run hot. When we’re in such a hot emotional state and in an argument with our partner, it’s not so much fun. It’s hard to have a reasonable, calm, understanding, productive discussion under these emotional conditions. You will… Read More »
Happy Couples Secret Weapon: After a Big Fight, Gottman’s Repair Attempts for Increased Communication and Relationship Intimacy
John and Susan felt hopeless after their latest argument. As is usual, they went to their separate corners in the house to simmer down and get away from each other. When they started talking again, it wasn’t good, just short, cryptic words, not a very good connection. Both of them were hurting from ANOTHER big… Read More »
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