The successes of Dr. John Gottman’s early studies propelled him to embark on a quest to discover what triggered positive and negative sequences of couple behaviors. He wanted to develop materials and therapy methods to guide couples toward patterns of behaviors characteristic of successful couples.
Defensiveness may be something we learned growing up and can be habit-forming. It ends up being an effective way of avoiding problems rather than managing them effectively. Ultimately, Defensiveness makes things worse.
As a marriage therapist and wife of a veteran police officer, I know firsthand the way a law enforcement career can test relationships. Law enforcement families do not have the luxury of going down the rabbit holes of unproven, ineffective methods to strengthen their marriages and families.
You know you have a special relationship, but realize you are capable of feeling so much more for your partner. Your relationship is beautiful at times, but you find you’re both stuck in the same conflicts. These gridlocks are likely affecting your intimacy.
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Actively show you are willing to expend your time and energy to make things better for your spouse. If you don’t know how, ask your partner: “What can I do to make things better?”
Be willing to work to re-earn the trust that has been damaged or broken by your offending actions or words. If you both have mutual interest in preserving the relationship, chances are good that your spouse will offer helpful suggestions.
Be willing to work to re-earn the trust that has been damaged or broken by your offending actions or words. If you both have mutual interest in preserving the relationship, chances are good that your spouse will offer helpful suggestions.
If your relationship is healthy, this weekend workshop will give you insight and tools to take your love to an even better, happier place. For relationships in distress, this workshop gives you a roadmap for repair.