Seven Myths About Marriage
There is a lot of disinformation or myths about marriage that have been promoted over and over again. Even though these myths may sound true or appealing, the research by John Gottman, Ph.D., shows otherwise.*
The Five Love Languages
We all communicate love to one other. We just don’t do it the same way. Gary Chapman has written several books on the “Five Love Languages.” These are the five styles that people use to communicate their love to others. It is important to understand that these are not simply love languages for the romantics. These can be communicated toward anyone we love. Understanding these will help couples, in particular, to better communicate.
Turn Toward Your Partner for Greater Psychological Intimacy
One of the key steps in the world-renowned Gottman Marriage Counseling program is the idea of “turning toward one’s partner” and not away. This creates more “psychological intimacy.” This intimacy is the kind that one has for only a very select few persons in the world. This is more important than physical or sexual intimacy because it is deeper and longer-lasting.