like the name suggests, each exercise takes just a minute to complete, and allows couples to reflect on how they can improve communication, understanding, and intimacy with each other. it’s an easy way to get into the habit of relationship health,” the gottmans wrote on their website. according to the gottmans, there’s nothing wrong with keeping certain things in your life private, even from your partner. to better communicate your needs with your partner, the gottmans suggested reframing complaints to …

with some effective activities to rebuild trust in a relationship, you can turn things around and relearn how to lean on each other. to that end, here are 9 activities to rebuild trust in a relationship that you can explore: the journey of learning to trust each other cannot begin unless you know where you’re starting from. exercises to rebuild trust between two people who have lost faith in one another can be as simple as holding each other close …

during dinner or bedtime) and allows a couple to check-in which each other about the most important aspects of their day. at the conclusion of the activity, couples are encouraged to discuss their experience, levels of comfort or discomfort, and bodily sensations. this activity is goal-directed and its success is directly related to the level of communication and trust between partners.

each individual is asked to choose a compliment or positive quality to describe their partner for each letter of …

these couples therapy techniques can help you communicate on a deeper level, teach you to fight fair, and create goals for your future together. some of the best couples therapy exercises have to do with restructuring how you think and feel about your partner. this fun step involves the two of you trying something new that requires you to rely on one another. this arrangement allows both partners the opportunity to listen and to be heard. this exercise is not …

the more we think about it, the more we consider a nighttime date to have a few too many drawbacks. you and your date can share what you like about your favorite titles or authors and even pick up something to read together. pick an exhibit you really want to see, ask your date to do the same, and then spend some time exploring them together. dust off your skills and let loose with this throwback activity, which is as …