Unlocking One Big Secret of Lasting Love
In long-term relationships, there is one key secret to maintaining happy relationships. That secret is "Turning In vs Turning Away." Married couples "Turned In" to one another 86% of the time. Divorced couples only Turned In 33% of the time.
'Mom Rage': Why Am I So Angry?
Nothing prepared me for 'Mom Rage.' My moods felt out of control. I felt on edge or like I would snap the next person who spoke to me. Something needed to change.
Biggest Predictors of Divorce
Dr. Gottman could predict with 90% accuracy which couple would divorce and which stay together. He came up with the 'Four Horsemen' of divorce:
1. Contempt
2. Criticism
3. Defensiveness
4. Stonewalling
Why You Should Always Support Your Child's Dreams, Even if You Don't Believe in Them.
You don't have to teach them the world is unfair, the world will do that for you.
Why You Should Apologize to Your Children
Why we should apologize to our children:
- It models good behavior
- It builds trust
- It teaches them it is okay to make mistakes
- It repairs the relationship between you and them