Marriage (Communication)

The 5 Traits of an Emotionally Intelligent Marriage

An emotionally intelligent spouse understands their own emotions while also being able to empathize and understand their spouse’s perspective.

4 Signs That Your Marriage Is in Trouble

A couple’s ability to communicate is obviously foundational to a healthy marriage. Gottman would say there are 4 communication styles that often lead to the end of marriage because of the damage they inflict on couples.

Four Boundary Markers In Marriage

Healthy boundaries lead to a healthy marriage and gives you the ability to love selflessly and sacrificially.

Boundaries With The In-Laws

If you experience ongoing conflict with the in-laws, it’s time to draw some boundaries using three steps.

Healthy Couples Keep Talking

Love and trust are great, but without the practical skill of good communication, your marriage might not go the distance.

When People Make You Anxious

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Learn How To Really Listen to Your Spouse

One of our greatest needs is to be understood by others. This is especially true for a healthy marriage. Learn what it means to really listen so your spouse can feel most understood by you.

Stop Using Universal Quantifiers in Conflict

Universal quantifiers are over-generalizations that only add fuel to the fire in your conflict so avoid them at all costs!

Take the Selfishness Test for Your Marriage

Selfishness is at the root of marital disfunction. Discover the areas where you need to improve.

Attachment Types in Marriage

Just like personality types or love languages, we all tend toward a particular attachment type. Being aware of your “type” helps you identify your default tendencies in times of stress and conflict.

Understanding Expectations in Marriage

If you feel disappointment, annoyance or anger with your spouse, it may be due to an unmet expectation.

How Do I Handle a Disagreement With My Spouse?

There are some important do’s and don’ts when having a disagreement with your spouse. Learn what you should do if you want to resolve your fights in a healthy way.

Four Roadblocks to an Apology

Apologizing is difficult to do but a necessary skill if you want to have a healthy marriage. Avoid some typical excuses for why people don’t want to say “I’m sorry.”

Respond To Your Spouse’s Bids

Learn how responding to your spouse’s subtle hints or suggestions can make your marriage healthy and strong.

Handling Emotions In Conflict Resolution

In conflict, emotions often run high on both sides. The key is understanding all emotions, not just your own.

Be Aware Of Your Expectations In Marriage

Unmet expectations can destroy a marriage. Become aware of yours so you can help your spouse know and understand them, too.

What’s Your Apology Language?

Have you been in an argument and think you apologized, but your spouse says you didn’t? That’s because you might be speaking a different language.

The State of the Union in Your Marriage

Author John Gottman encourages couples to have a “State of the Union” talk that helps them address potential conflicts in the marriage. Here’s how it works…