How often do you say “thank you” to your spouse or significant other? If this question makes you feel uncomfortable, guilty, or maybe even ask the counter-question, “For what!?,” you’re not alone. A recent 50-year study completed by The Gottman Institute found that the single most important phrase couples can use in their relationship is…
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My son was four months old the first time he flew on a plane. I was invited to a tech conference at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I was exclusively nursing, living on a special diet of no dairy, soy, or egg, and getting four solid hours of sleep a night. It wasn’t easy,…
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Have you ever felt like everything you say or do rubs your partner the wrong way? Here’s an example: You say, “We should go out to eat tonight and find some really good pasta.” Your significant other responds, “Right, because the pasta I cook for you at home is never good enough.” You’re left wondering…
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The Number One Phrase Used in Successful Relationships
How often do you say “thank you” to your spouse or significant other? If this question makes you feel uncomfortable, guilty, or maybe even ask the counter-question, “For what!?,” you’re not alone. A recent 50-year study completed by The Gottman Institute found that the single most important phrase couples can use in their relationship is…
Why Traveling With Young Children Is Worth Every Meltdown
My son was four months old the first time he flew on a plane. I was invited to a tech conference at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I was exclusively nursing, living on a special diet of no dairy, soy, or egg, and getting four solid hours of sleep a night. It wasn’t easy,…
Is Your Relationship Stuck in the Negative Override Sentiment?
Have you ever felt like everything you say or do rubs your partner the wrong way? Here’s an example: You say, “We should go out to eat tonight and find some really good pasta.” Your significant other responds, “Right, because the pasta I cook for you at home is never good enough.” You’re left wondering…