Sometimes it’s hard to separate yourself from an emotionally-charged situation. Simple spats can spin out of control before we even realize what’s happening. This is particularly true when personal triggers are involved. We all have personal triggers – things that immediately put us on the defensive when we encounter them. Maybe your partner’s interest in […]
When two partners are discussing a conflict, things can move faster than you can think. Emotions run high. And those feelings can run you into places that you don’t want to go. When this happens, we speak without thinking. We may say the first thing that comes to our mind. Even if what we say […]
Great strides have been made in recent years in the scientific study of relationships in several areas. We better understand the strengths that enable life partners to lead fulfilling lives, bringing out the best attributes within one other, and we know how to help people enhance their life experiences. Imago Relationships Worldwide is the largest […]
Take a look at your schedule. How much private time do you have with your partner this month? No kids, no work, no obligations. Do you even get a weekend of free time? If you’re like a lot of people, the answer is probably no. Life is full of demands. In the mornings, you and […]
