Pacific Couples Blog
Emotional Realities Part 5: Practice and Integration
Three practices to help you build clarity, reduce reactivity, and stay connected.
Emotional Realities Part 4: Two Realities
Why sharing a moment doesn’t mean sharing a reality.
Emotional Realities Part 3: Feeling is Believing
How to step outside your emotional story and see clearly again.
Emotional Realities Part 2: Affective Realism
How feelings drive our perceptions—and why it’s so convincing.
You’re Not Losing, Bruh—You’re Listening
Accepting influence: the relationship power move you haven’t tried.
Don’t Let Emotional Flooding Swamp Your Conversations
Keep calm and carry on. If you can’t, take a break.
Valentine’s Day: A Straightforward Guide to Showing Up
Because ignoring it probably won’t work.
You’re Arguing All Wrong
How the Gottman-Rapoport procedure transforms conflict into connection.
How to Revive the Spark
Has your relationship lost its luster? It doesn’t have to stay that way.
Family Feuds and Holiday Cheers
Eight ways to avoid drama and keep your relationship strong this holiday season.
Holiday Rituals and Everyday Moments
Simple, Meaningful Traditions to Keep Your Connection Strong