“I Hear You” - The Key Difference Between Understanding and Validation in Relationships You’ve had a long day. Maybe work was overwhelming, a family member said something hurtful, or the kids just pushed every possible button. You finally sit down with your partner, hoping to...
I would like to introduce you to Azalea! She is an associate on my team, and she has training and experience with couples! Her calm soothing demeanour will put any nerves at ease and help with inner reflection. She is Level 2 Gottman trained, and...
Melissa wrote this on the third and last day of her Couples Retreat, May 4, 2025: I am writing from my Second Annual '7 Principles for Making Marriage Work' Couples Retreat in Mississauga, Ontario. I am a self-proclaimed 'Gottman-Groupie', and I love the sound research...
In every relationship, there's a kind of labour that's easy to recognize: the groceries bought, the laundry folded, the bills paid. These are the visible ways couples show up for each other. But beneath the surface, there's another layer of work - often overlooked, rarely...