by Aida Dautovic | Jun 18, 2024 | Relationship Dynamics
[ad_1] Originally posted on The Gottman Relationship BlogAs I’m writing this, my wife asks “Do you want to come try this?” referring to a new meal she just made. Do I really need to get up and try this now? I think to myself. After all, I’m writing for The Gottman...
by Aida Dautovic | Jun 15, 2024 | Relationship Dynamics
[ad_1] Playing with dad does more than just create fun memories—it provides essential brain-building engagement. Surprising new research from the UK reveals the overlooked ways a father’s playtime involvement uniquely equips kids for academic and social success. “When...
by Aida Dautovic | Jun 5, 2024 | Relationship Dynamics
[ad_1] In the simplest sense, a boundary separates one thing from another. A fence is a boundary between two properties; our skin is the boundary between our organs and the outside world. A boundary is the line where one thing ends, and another begins. When we set a...
by Aida Dautovic | May 25, 2024 | Relationship Dynamics
[ad_1] On a quiet January evening, David spotted the signs. His son, Ethan, a high school sophomore, sat at the kitchen table, his eyes glued to the light of his phone screen. Light flickered across his face, casting long shadows that seemed to echo the dark emotions...
by Aida Dautovic | May 23, 2024 | Relationship Dynamics
[ad_1] You may or may not be familiar with the term “family of origin” as it relates to therapy. When it comes to understanding how you function emotionally and/or in your relationships, it’s an important term to get familiar with. Family or origin work is...
by Aida Dautovic | May 22, 2024 | Relationship Dynamics
[ad_1] ‘In insecure relationships, we disguise our vulnerabilities so our partner never really sees us.’ Dr. Sue Johnson Will you be there for me? According to Dr. Sue Johnson, founder of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), most arguments in relationships are protests...
