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The Grass is Greener Where You Water It

Kyle Benson

Building trust and commitment requires intentional effort. Here are fives ways to invest in your relationship.

5 Premarital Conversations to Help You Sustain Love

Katie Golem

Engagement is such an exciting time, but you should have these five premarital conversations before you tie the knot.

The Four Horsemen: Defensiveness

Ellie Lisitsa

Defensiveness is really a way of blaming your partner.

The Four Horsemen: Contempt

Ellie Lisitsa

Contempt is the worst of the four horsemen. It is the number one predictor of divorce, but it can be defeated.

The Four Horsemen: Criticism

Ellie Lisitsa

The first of the Four Horsemen, and likely the most common, is criticism.

The Four Horsemen: Stonewalling

Ellie Lisitsa

The last, but certainly not least, of the Four Horsemen is stonewalling.

How to Deal with Shame

Anna Aslanian

What story from your life makes you go into hiding?

Finding a Culturally-Relevant Therapist

Jenny Wang

What to ask when you need to know if this therapist is right for you

Moving In Together: Are You Ready?

The Gottman Institute

Learn if you’re ready to move in together, discover effective communication and conflict-resolution tips from Gottman, and build a fulfilling cohabitation experience.

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