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Dr. Teresa Edwards

Oklahoma licensed therapist helping individuals & couples heal and grow. Wife, professor, cat mom, nature lover.

Dr. Edwards uses the Gottman Method for marriage therapy and has completed the Level II Gottman certification training.

12/19/2025

It’s not always a person that threatens intimacy—sometimes, it’s the glowing screen between us. This Christmas, let your spouse feel like the priority, not the interruption.

🎁 Your partner shouldn’t have to compete with group texts, reels, or emails—especially during your quality time together.

📵 Set a holiday boundary: one phone-free hour each evening. Sit by the tree. Hold hands. Talk about memories.

You might be surprised how much warmth and closeness you rediscover—no WiFi required.

12/16/2025

It’s not the lights, gifts, or perfectly decorated tree that make the season magical—it’s the moments you create together.

A quiet cup of cocoa after the kids go to bed.
Holding hands while walking through the lights.
Choosing one small way to make each other feel seen.

The holidays can feel busy and chaotic—but connection doesn’t have to be grand to be meaningful.

🎁 Tiny rituals of love add up to big joy.

💬 Try asking:
“What’s one little tradition we can start this year—just for us?”

Because the magic? It’s in the we.

12/12/2025

The strongest couples aren’t perfect—they’re intentional.

🎄During the holiday hustle, it’s easy to go into autopilot. But it’s the tiny rituals—how you greet each other, share a laugh, or pause for a quick hug—that keep you close.

✨ Start small. Ask:
“What’s one way we can reconnect today, even for 2 minutes?”

You don’t need a perfect holiday—you need presence.
Because those little moments?
They are the relationship.

12/09/2025

A kind word. A lingering hug. A genuine “How was your day?”
These little moments of connection may seem small—but during the holidays, they become powerful reminders that we’re not alone in the rush and the noise.

💞 Research shows that couples who regularly turn toward each other in these everyday interactions build stronger, more resilient relationships.

It’s not about being perfect—it’s about being present.
One of the ways Chris shows up for me is by washing out my insulated coffee cup each night and setting it under the Keurig so it’s ready for the morning.

It may sound simple—but to me, it says, “I see you. I’m thinking of your tomorrow.”

During the holiday season, when stress runs high and time runs short, these little gestures become even more sacred. They’re the string tying you close together.

💬 What’s one small thing you or your partner do to nurture your connection during the holidays?

I’d love to hear what speaks love in your everyday rhythm. ✨

12/05/2025

It’s a myth that forgiving someone means trusting them immediately. Forgiveness and trust are both essential to healing—but they are not the same thing.

❤️ Forgiveness is something you choose. It's an internal decision to release resentment, let go of the desire for revenge, and begin your own process of emotional healing. Often, it's less about the other person and more about freeing your own heart from bitterness.

🕰️ Trust, on the other hand, is relational. It’s not a one-time decision—it’s a process. Rebuilding trust requires consistent, honest, and dependable behavior over time. It can’t be rushed or demanded. It must be earned, gently and steadily, through small moments of follow-through and emotional safety.

Forgiveness might open the door to reconciliation, but trust walks through it slowly.

And sometimes, forgiveness happens without reconciliation at all—especially when the other person remains unsafe or unrepentant.

So give yourself permission to forgive at your pace.
And give yourself permission to wait for trust.
You’re allowed to do both.

12/02/2025

The holidays are over—but how are you two doing?

After the whirlwind of food, family, and full schedules, it’s normal to feel a little off. Tired. Disconnected. Maybe even emotionally drained. You’re not alone.

That’s why this week is the perfect time for a post-holiday pause—a chance to slow down and come back to each other. 💛

This is a meaningful time for couples to check in—gently, honestly, and with intention. A heart-to-heart conversation can help you process the holiday and reset your emotional connection.

11/27/2025

Thanksgiving is full of beautiful moments—but let’s be honest, it can also bring stress, noise, and emotional exhaustion. That’s why it’s so important to pause before it all begins… and speak gratitude into your relationship.

A simple “thank you” goes a long way:
🍂 “Thanks for helping with dinner.”
🍂 “I see how hard you’re trying.”
🍂 “I appreciate you showing up.”

These little acknowledgments soften tension and strengthen connection. Gratitude grounds us, especially when the schedule is full and the emotional margin is thin.

So today, before the cooking and chaos, look across the room and say one kind thing to your partner. It just might change the whole tone of your holiday. 💛

Gratitude isn’t just a feeling—it’s a practice. And it might be the glue your relationship needs right now.

🍁 What’s one thing you’re thankful for in your partner this season? Share it in the comments or tell them directly. It matters more than you know. 💬

11/25/2025

One of the quiet secrets to a lasting marriage?
👉 Choosing to do positive things for your partner—even when it doesn’t come naturally in the moment.

Early in relationships, affection and affirmation come easily. But as the years go by, daily stress, routines, and emotional fatigue can dull those gestures of warmth. It’s not that the love disappears… it just stops being expressed as freely.

But here’s a truth I’ve learned: we can choose to bring the positive back.
Not perfectly. Not constantly. But intentionally.

🌱 Give an unexpected compliment—yes, even when you're tired.
🌱 Reach for their hand—especially when you're feeling distant.
🌱 Offer kindness—not because they’ve earned it, but because it fosters connection.

I’ve had to practice this myself. There are moments when kindness feels like effort… but that effort builds trust, warmth, and safety. Every time I choose to lean toward love, it strengthens the foundation of our relationship.

Push yourself toward positivity. The warmth often follows. 💞

11/21/2025

Some voices in the field suggest that it’s okay to hold on to bitterness after you’ve been hurt. And yes—it is normal to feel bitter in the short-term. Bitterness is a natural emotional reaction to betrayal, injustice, or pain.

But here’s the problem: living in bitterness is dangerous—mentally, physically, and emotionally.

📌 Research shows that holding on to bitterness keeps the body stuck in a heightened stress state. This ongoing fight-or-flight response has been linked to:

• Higher blood pressure and cardiovascular strain
• Weakened immune functioning
• Sleep disturbances and fatigue
• Higher risk of depression and anxiety
• Cognitive decline due to ongoing stress hormones affecting the brain

In fact, psychologists call bitterness one of the most toxic emotions for overall health. Studies have found that long-term bitterness is correlated with higher rates of illness and can even shorten lifespan.

So yes—feel it, name it, honor it. That’s human.
But don’t build your home there. For the sake of your body, your mind, and your relationships, let yourself move toward release.

👉 Freedom isn’t pretending the hurt didn’t happen—it’s refusing to let bitterness be your permanent address.

11/20/2025

The holidays often bring a mix of emotions—joy and connection, yes, but also pressure, expectations, and moments of overwhelm. It’s easy to get caught up in doing for everyone else and forget that you need care, too.

This Thanksgiving season, give yourself permission to pause. Self-care doesn’t mean pulling away from your loved ones—it means nurturing yourself so you can truly be with them. When you fill your own cup, you show up calmer, kinder, and more present.

💛 Take breaks when you need to—step outside for fresh air, listen to music, or simply rest.
💛 Set limits with love—saying “no” to overcommitting is saying “yes” to peace.
💛 Breathe and savor the small moments—gratitude often lives in the little things.

When you care for yourself, you create space for gratitude, genuine connection, and a peaceful heart. That’s the real gift you bring to the table this holiday season. 🦃✨

11/18/2025

Dr. John Gottman’s research on thousands of couples discovered what he calls the magic ratio: five to one. 📊

For a relationship to stay strong, couples need at least five positive interactions for every one negative.

👉 Why? Positive interactions—like kindness, humor, affection, and appreciation—help buffer the inevitable conflicts that all couples face. When the positives outweigh the negatives, couples build trust, safety, and emotional connection that lasts.

The takeaway: it’s not about avoiding conflict. It’s about making sure the balance consistently tips toward connection, care, and repair. ❤️

11/11/2025

One of the biggest mistakes I see in couples work?
👉 Trying to fix your partner instead of reflecting on how you contribute to the cycle.

🔁 I once worked with a couple—let’s call them Sarah and Marcus. Sarah felt unseen. Marcus felt constantly criticized.

In every session, they pointed fingers. “If he would just listen…” “If she wouldn’t put me down…”

The turning point came when Sarah said,
🗣️ “I realized I was waiting for Marcus to change so I could feel better—without acknowledging how my criticism was shutting him down.”

That moment of ownership shifted everything.
Not because Marcus suddenly became perfect.
But because Sarah began to focus on her part of the dance.

💡Relationships are co-created.
When one person takes responsibility, the dynamic starts to change. You can’t grow connection by keeping score.

You grow it by asking yourself:
🔹 What am I bringing into this interaction?
🔹 How might my words, tone, or reactions impact the person I love?

🧠 Real change starts with you—not with fixing them.

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