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fromThe Gottman Institute
5 hours ago

10 Communication Exercises for Couples to Have Better Relationships

Practice empathetic, structured communication exercises—like active listening, expressing needs, and safe dialogues—to overcome barriers and strengthen relationship intimacy and trust.
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fromPsychology Today
8 hours ago
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Tips for Discussing Sensitive Issues as a Couple

Address current relationship problems with focused, specific, respectful communication, active listening, avoiding personal attacks, and recognizing differing conflict styles to preserve intimacy.
fromThe Gottman Institute
1 week ago
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Solving Relationship Communication Problems: How Couples Overcome Issues in Relationships

Recognize destructive communication cycles and practice soft startups, repair attempts, and turning toward each other to transform conflict into connection and rebuild trust.
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fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

Something About My Wife's Breasts Is Turning Me Off. I Didn't Expect This!

Now she's feeling optimistic about her reconstruction and new breasts, and we've slowly started getting back into things. I feel horrible, but her breasts don't feel the same anymore, and it's really throwing me off during sex. Everything feels off in turn, and then I guilt myself for even caring about something as unimportant as a change in her body, after everything we've been through. How do I move past this and give her the enthusiasm she so deserves?
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