The post today on The Attachment Theory of Relationships reminded me of a good piece of advice I'd read in John Gottman's The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, described in short in this article on The Gottman Institute website: "The difference between happy and unhappy couples is the balance between positive and negative interactions … Continue reading The 5:1 Relationship Ratio
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The Attachment Theory of Relationships
"Touch is the most basic way of connecting with another human being. Taking your partner's hand when she is nervous or touching his shoulder in the middle of an argument can instantly defuse anxiety and anger. The world of therapy has been obsessed with maintaining boundaries in recent years. I say our problem is just … Continue reading The Attachment Theory of Relationships
