Discover the power of constructive communication in relationships with our guide on transforming complaints into compassionate expressions. Learn the importance of avoiding criticism and adopting the Softened Startup technique to foster understanding and connection.

Recognizing the difference between complaints, criticism, and contempt serves as a vital tool for promoting healthier and more meaningful relationships.

Dr. John Gottman brings to attention a vital point that 67% of couples experience a significant decrease in marital satisfaction during the first three years after the arrival of their first child. This is not intended to dampen your spirits but to help you build stronger relationship scaffolding that can carry both of you through the early years of parenting in a way that the two of you come out on the other side even stronger.

Are you struggling to connect with your partner or feel like your attempts at intimacy are going unnoticed? You may be making bids for connection without realizing it.

Sentiment Override refers to the influence of our overall positive or negative sentiments on our interpretation of our partner's behavior. Positive and negative perspectives impact our sentiments and, as a result, can impact our relationships.

Understanding the destructive patterns of Gottman’s Four Horsemen can illuminate a path towards healing and restoration. By gaining insight into the Four Horsemen and their antidotes, we can navigate the challenges that lay before us and rebuild the foundations of our relationships.