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The problem with “common sense” in relationships…
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There is a considerable problem in modern couples therapy.
Despite the fact that science-based couples therapy has never been more effective, our media is infested with shameless love gurus who have no academic or clinical training whatsoever.
Beware of any advice that offers “common sense” in relationships. Here’s 7 reasons why…
6 couples therapy techniques that significantly improve your marriage
One research project study looked at the essence of the most successful couples therapy techniques.
They wanted to identify the strategies and techniques employed by science-based couples therapists regardless of their therapeutic orientation.
These researchers boiled it all down to 6 enduring couples therapy techniques. Here they are…
5 powerful tips for setting boundaries for yourself in marriage
What’s true about setting boundaries in relationships?
You decide what you will tolerate or endure. You decide the consequences of your spouse’s actions.
You also determine whether a behavior creates emotional distance or more intimacy. You decide how to raise issues and handle conflict.
7 Ways you’ll know when the Honeymoon Phase is wearing off…
When the honeymoon phase wears off, some confuse this new sense of calm familiarity with boredom.
Do you think these over-the-top feelings were meant to last forever?
The mystery has faded. Welcome to the end of the honeymoon… now here’s how to get your mojo back!
Unlocking the 7 Secrets to Lasting Happiness…
What truly makes humans happy?
Is it money, work, health, or perhaps something more profound?
A groundbreaking study sheds light on the ultimate keys to happiness, revealing that while various factors play a role, family and community are paramount… let’s jump in!
Good Moods and Gratitude…
Really good moods are like a gracious break from worry. They bring optimism, laughter, creativity, and sheer joie de vivre.
Good moods help us bear all the daily irritations of life with grace. Humans deeply groove on a good mood vibe…
Psychological research agrees. Positive emotions are associated with greater creativity, problem-solving ability, and overall success in life.
But how does gratitude help mood?
43 Questions to ask your spouse to avoid Groundhog Day…
Generative Questions gently challenge assumptions, disrupt established reactive structures, interrupt automatic cognitive processes and thought patterns, and encourage you to start talking differently, and maybe…even consider behaving differently!
Here are 43 Generative Questions! Try these at home!
How Gratitude Can Supercharge Your Motivation: A Simple Exercise from Japan with Lasting Effects…
Gratitude isn't just about warm feelings; it can be a powerful motivator.
A recent study shows that taking a few minutes each day to jot down things you're grateful for can significantly boost your motivation levels.
Researchers found that this simple exercise had a lasting impact, with participants reporting increased motivation even three months later.
The power of expressing gratitude in writing…even when the letter is never sent…
Expressing gratitude through writing, especially in the form of a letter that is never sent, taps into a profound mechanism that enhances our emotional well-being.
The act of composing a heartfelt message to someone we appreciate can evoke deep-seated feelings of gratitude, connection, and positivity.
What role does your personality play in achieving happiness?
Personality and circumstances play significant roles in determining happiness, with each contributing roughly 50% to one's overall sense of well-being, according to a recent study.
This finding challenges previous research that has often emphasized the importance of personality traits in predicting happiness…
A simple, elegant mind hack for exercise reluctance…
Reflecting on past exercise experiences can be a surprisingly effective way to boost future motivation, even if those memories aren't all sunshine and rainbows, according to a recent study…
How to be a better listener in marriage
Good couples therapy involves installing positive habits. This post on how to be a better listener is a good reminder.