by Chelsea | Jun 20, 2024 | Communication, Marriage, Relationships
Gaslighting vs. Respectful Disagreements In the complex landscape of human interactions, disagreements are inevitable. They are a natural part of life, stemming from diverse perspectives and experiences. However, it’s crucial to distinguish between healthy...
by Rachael | Jun 23, 2023 | Communication, Marriage, Relationships
Did you just start a relationship or do you find yourself glancing at the new diamond on your hand? Or maybe you just celebrated your 5th year anniversary. What an exciting time in your life. I’m sure you are full of happiness and anticipation for what’s to come...
by Kandice | Nov 3, 2022 | Communication, Marriage
In the Gottman Theory, John and Julie Gottman use an analogy to describe when a marriage could be on the brink of destruction called the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling. This analogy comes from the Christian Bible...
by Kandice | Aug 8, 2022 | Communication, Marital Therapy
Do you sometimes get the feeling that your partner is not listening or understanding what you’re trying to say? Are there moments where you leave an argument feeling confused, alone and frustrated? Lack of communication is one of the most common reasons why people...
by Chelsea | May 6, 2020 | Intimacy, Relationships
Have you ever heard of toxic positivity? A good example is when you’ve opened up to someone about your feelings or what you have been struggling with and they responded back with some type of an “at least” statement? “Well, at least, you still have ___.” “At...