Maybe you’ve heard this before… “Would you just ‘calm down’?’” Words that have never been more insulting than when you are looking at your spouse who has just hurt you…
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“However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.” – Ephesians 5:33 Last month my wife and I…
Read the book, “Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment.” If you have a secure attachment style, then you will likely find yourself compatible with a wider array of people. …
Most people I talk to don’t like interpersonal conflict, but often that’s because they don’t have the skills to do it well. The first step in building these skills is…
When thinking about creating boundaries, the Bible verse in James 5:12 always comes to mind for me, “But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by…
What if I told you that after 15 minutes of listening, I could tell you exactly how you and your spouse fight and why you fight that way? Better yet,…
In the previous article, we focused on how to build and maintain a lifelong love, but something vital comes before building love can truly take flight. Just like when building…
One of the first questions I ask in a therapy session with any couple is: “How did you two first meet? What were your first impressions? What stood out?” You…
When you’ve lost touch with your partner, emotionally, it can be difficult to even engage in conversation. It might seem like you’ve got nothing to talk about anymore besides work,…
Drs. John and Julie Gottman have changed how people view relationships and have equipped thousands of couples with the skills and tools to make their relationship work. In my previous article (http://groffandassociates.com/2018/11/07/3-steps-to-better-friendship-in-marriage/) I…
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