Let’s explore the 2 kinds of marital conflict that exist before going on to principles 5 and 6. Here, Gottman differentiates between two kinds of marital conflict. “We have found that all marital conflicts, ranging from mundane annoyances to all-out wars, really fall into one of two categories: either they can be resolved, or they […]
Forgiveness
A friend recently sent me a couple of quotes which stated this exploration of forgiveness. The two quotes were: “When you forgive you heal. When you let go you grow,” and “Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future.” I am not an expert on forgiveness by any means, but I […]
Zero Negativity: The Fastest Way Forward (con’t)
While zero negativity in the Space Between is the fastest way forward, it seems to be the most difficult piece of the puzzle for couples to master. Why? I think because to a large extent, the negativity is unconscious. If a couple has been together for 5 or 10 years, they probably have built up […]