Dr. John Gottman spent decades studying couples in conflict, and out of that research came one of the most widely cited findings in relationship science: four specific communication patterns that, left unchecked, reliably predict a relationship's breakdown. He called them the Four Horsemen. If you've...
When people think about trauma, they often picture something dramatic and obvious — a single catastrophic event, a diagnosis, a before-and-after moment. Sometimes that's accurate. But a lot of unprocessed trauma is quieter than that. It doesn't announce itself. It just shapes how you move...
In the realm of relationships and family dynamics, Dr. John Gottman's research has been invaluable in understanding the building blocks of successful connections. However, it's crucial to recognize that love knows no boundaries, and that includes LGBTQI2S+ couples and families. This blog post aims to...