#StayMarried & Choose to Be Happy

Being in a relationship takes a lot of work — which an understatement in itself. You can improve the quality of your relationship/marriage by fine tuning your choice of words when you communicate. The Seven Principles for Making a Marriage Work by John Gottman, Ph.D. has helped many couples stay married & stay connected.

  1. Enhance Your Love Map
  2. Nurture Your Fondness andAdmiration
  3. Turn Towards Each Other Instead of Away
  4. Let Your Partner Influence You
  5. Solve Your Solvable Problems
  6. Overcome Gridlock
  7. Create Shared Meaning 

Some practical tips on starting a conversation with your partner:

Be mindful of how you come across & try approaching your partner with a soft startup today. Your relationship is worth it!

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