Six ways to increase your emotional bank account

Emotional Bank Account

In a relationship, it is vital to consider keeping your emotional bank account firmly in the black. Dipping into the red can lead to disaster. In her research on how a steady diet of positive emotions can help you thrive in life, Psychologist Dr Barbara Fredrickson, identified that it requires a ratio of three positive…

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How to Communicate with Your Partner Effectively

Couple communicating calmly and effectively during a conversation to improve relationship connection

We’ve taken a look at how negative communication patterns affect a relationship in my last post, How Communicating Using the Four Horsemen Can Erode Your Relationship. Now let’s look at how we can approach communication more positively. Learning to communicate effectively matters, and it’s not always easy. Remember, it’s not selfish to communicate your needs.…

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How Communicating Using the Four Horsemen Can Erode Your Relationship

Couple arguing showing emotional disconnection during conflict, representing negative communication patterns in relationships

Communication is vital if you are trying to reconnect with your partner after years of being together but feeling you have drifted apart. Sometimes we slip into negative communication patterns harmful to our relationship; John Gottman identifies these as a relationship’s Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. While these patterns show up in many relationships, I…

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How to have more fun in your relationship

Couple walking hand in hand through a park, smiling and connecting.

When was the last time you and your partner truly had fun together—not just ticking off the to-do list, but fully immersed in each other’s company? If it’s been a while, you’re not alone. Between work, family, and responsibilities, joy can easily slip to the bottom of the list. But play and laughter aren’t just…

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