For Couples Who Want to Divorce-Proof Their Relationship

Today's episode ends the series on Six Ways to Break the Tension after an Argument and starts a new series. This is about bringing in a deep, committed friendship to your relationship and is proactive in nature instead of reactive.
Today's episode ends the series on Six Ways to Break the Tension after an Argument and starts a new series.  This is about bringing in a deep, committed friendship to your relationship and is proactive in nature instead of reactive.  I'll be reviewing Gottman's four horsemen - criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling and how these set couple's on the path to divorce.  This series will focus on the antidote - the tenets of friendship - setup your partner for success, benefit of the doubt, assume positive intent, and turning towards your relationship instead of away.

Please note:  none of these friendship tenets apply if there is domestic violence.  Please go to www.thehotline.org for resources on domestic violence.

Your host is Tami Zak, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and a Relationship Coach.  Not only do I bring my training and experience as a therapist and coach to the podcast, I have been married to my partner for over 25 years.  All of this informs the advice and knowledge I am sharing with you.

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