Good listening skills are crucial for all relationships, whether it’s family, friend, professional, or romantic, and let’s be honest, it never hurts to collect a few more tips for listening in relationships! Active listening involves giving feedback to the speaker that you are focused on what they are saying, but being a good listener in…
Month: December 2022
Navigating the Holidays With Your In-Laws
Are you nervous about the holidays this year? These therapist-approved tips can help. The post Navigating the Holidays With Your In-Laws appeared first on The Gottman Institute.
150 Conversation Starters for Couples: Deep, Thought Provoking Questions
Whether you’re tired of making the same old small talk, or simply looking to spice up your next date night, consider trying out some of these great conversation starters for couples. We’ve got 150 thought-provoking questions for couples to ask one another. In a long term relationship, or even in a newer one, sometimes you…
26 Common Relationship Myths You Need to Stop Believing Immediately
In our world, there are a lot of relationship myths. These are misguided (though perhaps well-intentioned) ideas about love and relationships that our society has grown to accept as truth, spouting them to the next generations as given facts of romantic wisdom. The cycle of these love lies continues on and on, reflected in popular…