These ‘small things’ can help your relationship thrive
“Small moments of connection, positivity, gratefulness really mount up.” I heard relationship researcher and therapist Dr. John Gottman say that on a podcast. He was describing a concept he calls “small things often.” Those small things “actually seem to form an emotional bank account … you’re creating a cushion for leaner times, when things aren’t […]
Try this to reinvigorate any relationship
We know relationships require attention and care to go the distance and thrive. But we tend to wing it. This makes sense. We’re busy. Life can be nuts. But few things are more important than high-quality relationships, and I’m finding that for them to really flourish, regular and intentional tending to is required. Flowers need […]
Words that can transform a relationship
A powerful way to improve the quality of our romantic relationships is to pay attention to the way we speak — and not just to our beloved. As I’ve talked about before, I’m a mom of two young kids. I work a few different jobs, and I really value living in a functional, orderly household […]