In which we dig through the internet for our favorite articles related to wholeness and healing in relationships:
7 HABITS OF HIGHLY RESLIENT COUPLES via HuffPost
This HuffPost piece pulls some great quotes from marriage therapist about habits that resilent couples have. We love #4: They are not afraid to be vulnerable. “Resilient couples share their emotions without fear of expressing vulnerability. They confide in one another about fears and hopes, and respond compassionately to one another’s disclosures. Particularly when undergoing stressors, couples need to speak openly and lean on one another.” It’s as if they were reading our minds.‘
CONVERSATIONS WE SHOULD REALLY BE HAVING WITH OUR PARTNERS via Thought Catalog
These suggestions for conversations to have with your spouse are ones we suggest all the time in therapy. Ones like “Tell me what you want me to do because I can’t read your mind” or “Tell me how you want me to love you” are important ones that help give your relationships the best chance to be successful and something you want to be a part of.
21 THINGS DIVORCED COUPLES SAY WOULD HAVE SAVED THEIR MARRIAGE via Inspire More
Getting advice from those that have gone before you is extremely valuable. Getting advice from those who have gone where you do not want to? Priceless. Read and take in these things divorced couples say would have helped their marriage. Full of gems like this: “Marriage is not always exciting. Finding the joy in the day-to-day will serve your marriage well.”
Have an awesome weekend!
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