The Danger of the 4 Horsemen in a Relationship

The Danger of the 4 Horsemen in a Relationship

What Happy Couples Know From the work of the foremost researcher on relationships, Dr. John Gottman comes the concept of the Four Horsemen of the apocalypse of a relationship. I first studied with John Gottman and the Gottman Institute in 2001 and I love his work....
The Truth About Integrity In Healthy Relationships

The Truth About Integrity In Healthy Relationships

I sum up what supports healthy relationships as integrity. That simple alignment of words and actions is your compass. It is the foundation for a durable emotional bank account. And, you play a vital role in the success of each relationship you choose. Integrity...
Building Trust in Healthy Relationships

Building Trust in Healthy Relationships

My best friend and I were recently chatting about what it takes to build trust in healthy relationships. Michele reminded me of a conversation that we had many years ago. We were spending a day together, going to the movies, having lunch, and hanging out. During our...
10 Secrets to Happily Ever After

10 Secrets to Happily Ever After

What is Happily Ever After? There are some secrets to Happily Ever After that I have learned. Given the opportunity to talk with thousands of couples over the past twenty-two years in my work as a couples’ therapist and relationship coach. I also have the experience...