Amplify the Positives On Day 1, I introduced the first holiday relationship tip in this series, the importance of safety in any committed relationship. One way to increase safety is to increase pleasure. Now you would think that is a fairly obvious equation, safety equals pleasure, but there is a part of our culture that […]
Principle 7: Create Shared Meaning
In this chapter (Principle 7), John Gottman emphasizes the importance of going deeper. Marriage is not just about kids, having jobs, and making love. “The more shared meaning you can find, the deeper, richer, and more rewarding your relationship will be. Along the way, you’ll also be strengthening your marital friendship. This in turn will […]
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 […]
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