Six Magic Hours

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Six Magic Hours

How much time does it take to build a great relationship?

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Negative Sentiment Override

How chronic resentment hijacks conversations.

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State of the Union Meetings

Strengthen your relationship with weekly check-ins.

Stop Trying to Fix Your Partner’s Feelings

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Stop Trying to Fix Your Partner’s Feelings

Instead, ask: “Is there more to this?”

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Fight Smarter

The power of a gentle start-up.

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Beyond the Honeymoon Phase

How fondness and admiration trump infatuation.

Don’t Let Emotional Flooding Swamp Your Conversations

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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

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Valentine’s Day: A Straightforward Guide to Showing Up

Because ignoring it probably won’t work.

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You’re Arguing All Wrong

How the Gottman-Rapoport procedure transforms conflict into connection.

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