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Couples deserve to succeed Conflicts in a marriage are rarely about the issues, but instead how couples talk about the issues.

In our couples counseling sessions, partners communicate face-to-face, openly and honestly about their issues. Throughout the conversation we will identify and prevent flashpoints that create conflict escalation. We will give feedback and provide direction toward the most effective way of communicating in a given situation. Our feedback encourages respectful and mutually compassionate interactions, and helps dispel miscommunications that cause marital tensions. Small steps soon become major strides as couples progress from confrontation and impasse toward an understanding of their differences. The underlying goal of our sessions is to: increase the pleasure of spending time with your partner, heighten or reestablish emotional intimacy, and help rediscover happiness in your relationship. Over the years, Relationship Resources has helped hundreds of married and unmarried couples undo rigid and negative patterns of behavior and transform their relationships to newfound levels of happiness and enjoyment.

01/29/2026

Did you enter January feeling the weight of unresolved conflicts or strained connections from the past year? Focusing on trust will provide you with a fresh start.

Rebuilding trust requires intention and consistent action. It grows through small, meaningful acts like:
💑 Showing up emotionally, even on tough days
💑 Taking accountability for mistakes
💑 Offering genuine apologies and making amends

Try this:
Each day, share something personal with your partner: a hope, a worry, or a bittersweet memory. When your partner is sharing, listen with empathy focused on understanding, not fixing.

This approach creates a safe space for both of you to be heard, understood, and connected and rebuilds your trust day by day.

01/22/2026

Feeling the winter blues? You're not alone. January's gray days can leave even the strongest relationships feeling a little frozen.

Dr. Rein often says, "Shared moments, no matter how small, are the building blocks of a strong relationship." These moments become especially crucial during winter months when we naturally withdraw.

Try this: Start a nightly gratitude ritual. Before bed, take turns naming one thing you’re thankful for about each other. For example, “I’m grateful you made me laugh when I was stressed today”.

Winter doesn't have to mean withdrawal. With small moments of gratitude, it can be an opportunity for
deeper connection.

01/15/2026

Why do most couples' New Year's resolutions fail? They try to change WHAT they talk about instead of HOW they talk.

Dr. Richard Rein's research shows successful couples master one critical skill: they transform their conversation patterns before conflict begins.

🕒 Here's your 2026 reset: Schedule a weekly 20-minute check-in. Pick a consistent time, set a timer, and practice listening without fixing.

During your check-in, focus on two questions:
1. What helped us feel connected this week?
2. Where did we miss each other?

Here's what it might sound like:
"I felt connected when you asked about my presentation. It meant a lot that you remembered."
"I think we missed each other Tuesday night. I was stressed and shut down instead of telling you I needed space."

Pick your day. Set your timer. Start this week.

01/07/2026

What if your most important 2026 goal wasn't about you, but about "us"? 🤝

Recent research by Dr. John Gottman shows couples who set intentional goals together have a 92% higher chance of relationship satisfaction.

Want to try something powerful? Create a "Relationship Vision" together: a shared picture of your connection by year's end.

Here's how to start: Set aside 30 minutes this week. Turn phones off, clear any other distractions, and share one specific change you'd love to see. For example:

"I'd love for us to have phone-free dinners three times a week" "What if we had a 10-minute check-in every Sunday?"

The magic isn't in perfect goals. It's in choosing to grow together.

✨Remember: Your relationship is built in tiny moments. Each choice to connect adds up to something beautiful.

What's one small step you'd like to take with your partner this year?

#2026

12/30/2025

Are you and your partner feeling a post-holiday disconnect? Maybe a tense moment during gift exchanges, or a misread signal left lingering?

As a couple’s therapist, I've observed how the final days of December often amplify small moments of misunderstanding between partners, but they don’t have to.

Research from The Gottman Institute shows that addressing misunderstandings within 24-48 hours significantly increases the chance of resolution and prevents emotional gridlock..

For example:
* A partner’s quiet mood at dinner may feel like disinterest but could stem from holiday overwhelm.
* A comment that stung might not have been intended the way it landed.

Before carrying these unresolved tensions into the new year, try this approach:
🎯 Name what you’re feeling—“I felt hurt when…”
🤝 Share your perspective gently—“I’m wondering if we can talk about…”
💡 Stay curious—ask for their perspective and clarify what they meant.

Remember: understanding matters more than agreement. When we shift from assumptions to curiosity, we create space for deeper connection.

What recent moment would you like to understand better with your partner?

12/23/2025

The holiday season whirls by in a blur of shopping lists, family obligations, and endless events.

Do you and your partner feel like ships passing in the night?

Reconnecting can be simpler than you think. Look for tiny moments between the holiday chaos:
😂Share a quick laugh over tangled strands of lights.
🤝Give a gentle squeeze of their hand between store visits.
🎄Share one highlight from your day while putting up decorations.

These small moments remind your partner they’re seen and appreciated, even during the busiest days.

You can start right now, in the middle of your holiday to-do list. No pressure. No planning needed.

What’s one small way you could make your partner smile today?

12/17/2025

Your stomach tightens as another holiday argument brews. Sound familiar? You're not alone.

Dr. John Gottman's research reveals a powerful truth: couples who express needs clearly, without criticism, are 96% more likely to reach understanding.

When your partner suggests spending Christmas at their parents' again, try: "My issue is wanting to create holiday traditions that honor both our families."

Dr. Richard Rein reminds us that successful couples transform complaints into requests.

Instead of: "You always choose your family."
Say: "My concern is finding balance in our holiday commitments."

Why does this work? This language creates space for both partners to feel heard, shifts the focus from blame to collaboration, and creates space for open dialogue and connection.

What helps you feel heard when holiday tensions arise?

12/10/2025

Does the holiday season make your relationship feel more strained? You’re not alone. Family gatherings, gift decisions, packed calendars—suddenly every small disagreement feels bigger.

Here's something that can help right now: Notice what's underneath the rising tension. Try this:
✨ Pause
✨ Take three deep breaths
✨ Ask yourself: “What am I really feeling right now?”

Often, it’s not about the burnt cookies or budget disagreements—it’s about feeling unheard or alone in the stress.

Understanding what's beneath your reactions can be your first step toward reconnecting, even during this challenging season. That small step can set the tone for calmer, clearer communication during the holidays.

12/02/2025

Dr. John Gottman's research shows there’s a "magic ratio" in relationships.

What is it? Happy couples share 5 positive moments for every negative one.

What do positive moments look like?
👂Be Interested: Put away all distractions and really listen to your partner’s day
🥰 Express Affection: Give your partner a warm hug at the end of a long day
☕Show They Matters: Make your partner morning coffee
📱Intentional Appreciation: Send your partner a random "thinking of you" text
🥳Offer Support: Be your partner’s biggest cheerleader in small victories

These positive interactions create a strong foundation and resilience for navigating difficult moments.

Today's challenge:
Notice your exchanges with your partner. Where could you create more positive moments?

11/25/2025

Want to experience more relationship satisfaction? It starts with just 10 minutes tonight.

Research from The Gottman Institute shows that couples who practice shared gratitude rituals experience 2x more relationship satisfaction than those who don’t.

Here’s a simple evening practice to try with your partner:
• Set aside 10 minutes before bed - no phones, no TV, just the two of you.
• Take turns sharing three specific things you appreciated about each other today.
• Focus on the small moments: a gentle touch, a knowing smile, or how they remembered your favorite tea.

The key is being specific and present. Instead of "thanks for being nice," try "I loved how you listened without judgment when I was stressed about work."

This ritual creates what Dr. Gottman calls "emotional deposits”; small moments that build lasting connection and trust.

Over time, you’ll find yourself noticing the positive more often throughout your day. Try this each evening for a week and see the difference it makes in your relationship.

A simple 10 minutes, a lasting impact on your connection and trust.

11/20/2025

Ever catch yourself thinking "They're doing that just to annoy me?"

That's what relationship experts call negative override, where we start assuming the worst.

But here's the good news: acts of gratitude can retrain your brain to stop seeing only the worst.

When we pause to say "thank you" for the small things like remembering how we like our pizza, making us coffee, or grabbing a needed item on the way home, something powerful happens.

Our brain starts looking for the good stuff. And those old relationship wounds? They start healing when we notice what's working instead of what's broken. ❤️

When they're running late, instead of thinking "they don't respect my time," remember all the times they've shown up for you. When you look for ways to express gratitude, it changes the lens through which you see your partner and your relationship as a whole.

What's one thing your partner did today that you're grateful for? That simple shift could be the start of something beautiful.

11/12/2025

You come home and dinner is made. And you almost don't notice anymore.

Or, maybe it's the way they always fill your car with gas, remember to grab the milk, or handle that one recurring bill without being asked. These moments used to feel special. Now they just... happen.

That's what time does in relationships. The little things your partner does daily start to fade into the background. Not because you don't care, but because life gets busy and routines become invisible.

As we approach Thanksgiving, it's worth pausing to notice what's been there all along. When we focus on what we have instead of what we lack, we start to see how much love we already have.

Try this: List five things your partner does that make your life easier or better. Share one each day for the next five days. This lets them know you see what they do and that it matters.

Sometimes the simplest way to reconnect is to say: I notice. I'm grateful. Thank you.

What’s the first thing you’ll thank them for this week?

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Conflicts in a marriage are rarely about the issues, but instead how couples talk about the issues. In our couples counseling sessions, partners communicate face-to-face, openly and honestly about their issues.

Throughout the conversation we identify and prevent flash-points that create conflict escalation. We give feedback and provide direction toward the most effective way of communicating in a given situation. Our feedback encourages respectful and mutually compassionate interactions, and helps dispel miscommunication that cause marital tensions. Small steps soon become major strides as couples progress from confrontation and impasse toward an understanding of their differences.

The underlying goal of our sessions is to: increase the pleasure of spending time with your partner, heighten or reestablish emotional intimacy, and help rediscover happiness in your relationship.

Over the years, Relationship Resources has helped hundreds of married and unmarried couples undo rigid and negative patterns of behavior and transform their relationships to newfound levels of happiness and enjoyment.