Motivating Marriages

Motivating Marriages Motivating Marriages exists to see couples not just survive marriage, but to thrive in it, and be al Gottman Method Couples Therapy

20/05/2026

Are you being a consumer of love in your relationship? Or are you contributing to the growth of love in your partnership?

In relationships, our first instinct when we feel criticised or misunderstood is often to defend ourselves. We explain, ...
18/05/2026

In relationships, our first instinct when we feel criticised or misunderstood is often to defend ourselves. We explain, justify, correct, or push back. That reaction is natural, but it can unintentionally shut down connection. Listening first doesn’t mean you agree or that you’re at fault. It means you’re making space for your partner’s experience before responding with your own.

15/05/2026

The vulnerability paradox.

Research on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) indicates that up to 90% reporting significant improvements in relationshi...
11/05/2026

Research on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) indicates that up to 90% reporting significant improvements in relationship satisfaction. (Paired app data). In EFT outcome studies, most couples demonstrate meaningful reductions in conflict and increased emotional security following therapy, with these effects sustained at follow- up data collection.

Read more about EFT and how it can help strengthen your relationship in this months blog via the link in our bio

Are you interested in couples therapy? Enquire now via our website www.motivatingmarriages.com.au

06/05/2026

Are you playing relationship chicken?

In our MM clinical practice, most of our couples present with what appears to be a communication breakdown. Couples migh...
04/05/2026

In our MM clinical practice, most of our couples present with what appears to be a communication breakdown. Couples might report escalating arguments, emotional distancing, or a sense of brewing resentment. While learning new communication strategies can be helpful, they often do not address the deeper causes at play. Read more in this months blog via the link in our bio or www.motivatingmarriages.com.au

29/04/2026

A little reminder to put aside time to to get to know who your partner is today. It’s easy to assume we know but just as we are evolving so do they. When we continue to be curious connection grows along with us.

When you feel your familiar conflict style loop starting, interrupt it by saying; “I think we’re doing our thing again.”...
27/04/2026

When you feel your familiar conflict style loop starting, interrupt it by saying; “I think we’re doing our thing again.” Or “When I push too far, you shut down.” Or “When you go quiet, I get louder.”. By naming the pattern of behaviours occurring between the both of you it moves you both from opponent mode to observer mode. It changes
from one of heated conflict, to you and your partner working together against the old pattern.

22/04/2026

Trust in relationships is not just eroded by the big betrayals like infidelity or lies, trust can be broken in small ways over time and leave you questioning ‘Can I trust my partner to be there for me? Do I want to spend the rest of my life with them?’

17/04/2026

Why does love fail so often? I have singularly and relentlessly pursued this one same question my entire life, even as a very little girl. Then, many years ago I decided to write a book about my findings.

With completion of this manuscript now finally in sight, I thought I'd share a little snippet of it with you today.

Your nervous system doesn't know the difference between a bear and an argument with your partner — it just reacts.Next t...
13/04/2026

Your nervous system doesn't know the difference between a bear and an argument with your partner — it just reacts.
Next time you feel flooded in conflict, try the 90-Second Reset:
1️⃣ Stop talking
2️⃣ Both feet flat on the ground
3️⃣ Take 5 slow breaths
4️⃣ Say: "I'm getting flooded. I need a minute."
That one pause can change everything.
But if you find yourselves hitting the same wall over and over — even when you try to slow down — that's where couples therapy can help. We work with you both to understand what's driving the cycle, and give you the tools to actually break it.
📍 Based in Sydney | Gottman & EFT trained therapists
🔗 Learn more at motivatingmarriages.com.au

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