Divida as responsabilidades e a carga mental para ter um casamento mais feliz Você está cansado de se sentir o único gerente de sua casa, carregando o peso de intermináveis listas de tarefas e checklists mentais? Você não está sozinho. Muitos casais lutam com um desequilíbrio na "carga mental" - o trabalho invisível de planejar, organizar e executar as tarefas familiares... Leia mais "A planilha do gerente de projetos familiares
É muito fácil perder de vista as qualidades que atraíram você para o seu parceiro em primeiro lugar. As pequenas peculiaridades que antes o encantavam podem agora irritá-lo, e os gestos de amor e apoio que você valorizava antes podem se tornar familiares. Mudando seu foco de volta para a apreciação, você pode... Leia mais "Faça uma lista de "O que eu amo em meu parceiro"
Um exercício simples para fortalecer o vínculo de seu relacionamento Os relacionamentos são experiências complexas compartilhadas, compreensão mútua e conflitos inevitáveis. Embora as divergências sejam uma parte natural de qualquer parceria íntima, a maneira como os casais navegam nessas águas turbulentas pode fazer toda a diferença na força e na longevidade de sua conexão. Uma pesquisa recente publicada na revista Personal Relationships... Leia mais "Reflita sobre seus conflitos de relacionamento
Conversational receptiveness is a communication approach that involves using specific words, phrases, and techniques to demonstrate engagement with and understanding of the other person’s perspective during a conversation, particularly in situations of disagreement or conflict. It aims to create a more open, respectful, and productive dialogue by focusing on listening, acknowledging the other person’s viewpoint,… Leia mais "The HEAR technique for better communication and solving conflicts
When someone shares their problems or struggles with you, offering advice or solutions is tempting. However, sometimes, they need simple affirmation—a recognition and validation of their experiences and emotions. Using the affirmation hack, you can create a supportive environment that allows the person to feel heard and understood. Imagine your friend confides in you about… Leia mais "Affirmation: Validating Experiences and Strengthening Connections
When conversing with others, especially when discussing problems or differing opinions, it’s easy to fall into the trap of trying to prove your point. However, this approach can lead to a breakdown in communication and understanding. Instead, try using the pleasing, not proving hack, which focuses on discovering and appreciating the other person’s perspective. Imagine… Leia mais "Pleasing, Not Proving: Fostering Understanding and Connection
When someone shares a personal problem or concern with you, you must show that you’re actively engaged in the conversation. One effective way to do this is through gentle inquiry, which involves asking open-ended questions that encourage the speaker to explore their thoughts and feelings more deeply. Imagine your friend confides in you about a… Leia mais "The Gentle Inquiry: Encouraging Deeper Communication and Understanding
When someone comes to you with a problem, it’s natural to want to jump in and offer solutions. After all, we want to help those we care about. However, sometimes, the best way to support someone is by simply listening and empathizing with their situation rather than trying to solve their problems for them. Imagine… Leia mais "Supportive listening: Empower others to find their own solution
Imagine a simple trick to keep your marriage strong and happy. This isn’t a fantasy, but a reality discovered by Dr. Gottman and Robert Levenson in the 1970s. It’s called the 5:1 relationship hack, a simple yet powerful ratio that can transform your relationship. Dr. John Gottman and Robert Levenson discovered a fascinating pattern in… Leia mais "The 5:1 relationship hack by Dr. Gottman
Listening is the most important communication skill, and yet the most neglected. We all think we’re good listeners, but we’re not. We’re too busy, distracted, self-absorbed, or bored to pay attention to what others are saying. And that’s a big problem because listening is the key to connecting with other people. Ralph G. Nichols famously… Leia mais "Tell me more
