Couples
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Michael Schreiner | June 23, 2016
Relationship Credit
The emotional bank account is a metaphor that appeals to a lot of struggling couples. It basically posits...
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Michael Schreiner | May 24, 2016
Stonewalling
Stonewalling is one of the four patterns of behavior in conflict situations that John Gottman isolated as most...
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Michael Schreiner | May 23, 2016
Criticism And Defensiveness In Romantic Relationships
Criticism and defensiveness are kind of like the yin and yang of dysfunctional romantic relationships. While to the...
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Michael Schreiner | May 19, 2016
Increasing Physical Intimacy Increases Emotional Intimacy
If you’ve started to feel emotionally distant from your partner it’s more than likely that the frequency of...
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Michael Schreiner | April 18, 2016
Work To Keep Your Relationship Strong When Things Are Going Well
The problem with things going well in just about any sphere of life is that one of the...
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Michael Schreiner | March 14, 2016
Relationship Demands
There are certain unconscious demands we place upon our partners. These demands usually have to do with righting...
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Michael Schreiner | March 9, 2016
Infatuation And Disillusionment In Romantic Relationships
Infatuation, which usually occurs at the very beginning of romantic relationships, and disillusionment, which often takes its place...
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Michael Schreiner | January 20, 2016
A Healthy Relationship Should Take Time And Effort
Most people approach romantic relationships with an ingrained way of thinking that could be categorized as a cognitive...
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Michael Schreiner | January 14, 2016
Be Honest About Needing Your Own Space
A lot of people in romantic relationships are desperate for their own time, for their own space, but...
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Michael Schreiner | October 23, 2015
Romantic Relationship As A Campfire
First you need the spark, then the whole thing flares up. It appears to be a solid fire...