December 17, 2024
Picture this: You’re at a holiday table, and a comment lands like a snowball in a snowstorm. Do you avoid the moment or lean into the magic of deeper connection? Holidays bring us together—but togetherness doesn’t always mean harmony. Family gatherings can stir up tension, old patterns, and little things that drive us nuts. But […]
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January 7, 2016
No matter what your fight styling, our research and experience with successful couples revealed the process to get to the heart of the fight and grow closer through conflict. As you become adept at what we call the Battling to Bliss process—a process that consists of six key relationship skills—you’ll fight in ways that help […]
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September 15, 2015
After 30 years working with couples and working on my own relationship, I’ve seen the best and the worst. I’ve been asked many times for advice and I myself have sought advice and counseling to strengthen my relationship as well. One of the most common success factors in relationships is a willingness to grow, change […]
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September 15, 2015
We all know the old adage, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” but when it comes to relationships there’s a wide spectrum between “completely broke” and “needs work.” The truth is, all relationships require work. Healthy relationships are in a constant state of growth and transformation. If your relationship has reached a point where […]
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August 23, 2015
There’s no one-size-fits-all formula for a relationship. Just when I think I’ve heard about every possible nuance or relationship story, something will come along that breaks the mold. So then how could I possibly write a book exploring truths about relationships that we can apply to everyone? There are very few universal rules or facts […]
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