If you’ve been wondering about couples therapy, you might believe a few myths and harbor preconceived notions about it. The idea of couples therapy can be intimidating, and you might even feel ashamed at the prospect of talking to a therapist with your partner.

We come to love with all sorts of preconceived notions. It’s the subject of countless books, movies, and songs.

The Gottman Method has emerged as one of the most popular methods of couples therapy. Developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, this approach to couples therapy is grounded in decades of research and clinical observation.

Trust is one of the most important building blocks of a successful relationship. It’s a social contract we enter with everyone from our parents to our children, our coworkers to our partners

Sometimes, we don’t actively participate in our relationships. We might live life on autopilot without looking at our communication patterns and identifying our emotions. When this happens, our relationships can suffer.

Every relationship has its ups and downs. Avoiding conflict forever isn’t really a feasible goal. In fact, sometimes, it can actually be a good thing for couples to argue in a productive way.

Our feelings are part of what makes us human. But it can be frustrating when you don’t feel in control of them, especially when you’re having tough conversations.