Why Your Fights Feel So Intense: Understanding the Role of Trauma in Couple Conflict
If you’ve ever been in a relationship where even minor arguments feel intense, you aren’t alone. Many couples have arguments that escalate quickly or leave both partners confused and exhausted by the end. Though there are many reasons for high-conflict patterns,...
Why Does Your Partner’s Mood Affect Yours?
When two individuals spend a lot of their time together, they exchange not only words and actions, but also energies. Much of the time, one partner’s mood can directly impact the other’s emotions as well. You might notice that when your significant other...
Why Is It Hard for Me to Trust My Partner Even Though They Haven’t Done Anything Wrong?
Trust really is the foundation of a healthy relationship. It enables us to connect with our romantic partners and feel both safe and confident with them. Yet, even when our significant other has never betrayed us, worry can creep in. Plenty of people find themselves...
How to Navigate Differing Communication Styles in Relationships
Strong relationships thrive on communication, but when partners have different communication styles, misunderstandings can create frustration and emotional distance in the relationship. Many couples struggle with miscommunication – not because they lack love or...
How Do You Know If the Gottman Method Is Actually Working in Your Relationship?
The Gottman Method is one of the most well-known and research-backed approaches to couples therapy. With decades of research on what makes relationships thrive or fall apart, the method offers tools like building love maps, managing conflict constructively, and...
