November 21, 2024
Commitment

10 Tips for Meaningful Connection

If the concept of talking together with your teen reminds you more of a tug of war than an actual conversation, you’re not alone. Many parents and teenagers alike report feeling disconnected and frustrated with the state of communication of their family.  Why does communication often develop into difficult, and sometimes even awkward when our

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Relationship

Ways You Unintentionally Turn Away from Connection

Small things often. If you follow The Gottman Institute, you’ve heard this and hopefully committed it to memory.  Although grand gestures are nice, the particles of your day-to-day interactions maintain positive feelings and regard for those you like.  The Gottmans taught us that bids are the constructing blocks of healthy relationships. They are those meaningful

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