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The Gottman Approach: 5 Actionable Strategies for Atlanta Couples

The Gottman Approach: 5 Actionable Strategies for Atlanta Couples

by Liz Fava, LPC | Jul 3, 2025 | Couples

Why Atlanta Couples Are Turning to the Gottman Method In the heart of Atlanta, where fast-paced careers, family commitments, and life’s unexpected challenges often create strain in relationships, couples are searching for proven ways to strengthen their bonds. The...
Overcoming Contempt: The #1 Relationship Killer for Atlanta Couples

Overcoming Contempt: The #1 Relationship Killer for Atlanta Couples

by Liz Fava, LPC | Jun 30, 2025 | Communication, Couples

  What is Contempt, and Why is it So Dangerous for Relationships? For many Atlanta couples, contempt can quietly seep into relationships, leaving partners feeling disconnected, unappreciated, and emotionally distant. Unlike other negative emotions, contempt often...
Lost in Translation: Understanding Why Your Partner Doesn’t Listen

Lost in Translation: Understanding Why Your Partner Doesn’t Listen

by Rachel Postic | Apr 1, 2025 | Communication, Couples

One of the most common complaints I hear from couples in my office is: “I just don’t feel like my partner is listening to me!” After this statement, I’ll usually hear a list of reasons why this partner thinks their partner is not listening. These reasons range...
Bridging Two Worlds: A Therapist’s Guide to Thriving in Intercultural Relationships

Bridging Two Worlds: A Therapist’s Guide to Thriving in Intercultural Relationships

by Zhihan Su, MFT | Mar 18, 2025 | Couples, Relationship Skills

Intercultural relationships bring together different perspectives, traditions, and ways of expressing emotions. But sometimes, these differences can lead to misunderstandings that neither partner saw coming. Imagine an Asian woman and her American partner in the...
How to Talk So Your Partner Will Listen (and Vice Versa) A Guide

How to Talk So Your Partner Will Listen (and Vice Versa) A Guide

by Liz Fava, LPC | Oct 30, 2024 | Communication, Couples

Some Common Questions Addressed In This Guide To Communication 1. How can I communicate better with my partner? We will help you learn to express how you feel without blaming, practice active listening by giving full attention, validate their emotions even when you...
How Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Can Help Your Relationship

How Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Can Help Your Relationship

by Rachel Postic | Sep 11, 2024 | Couples, Dating, Marriage Counseling, Rachel Postic

Do you ever get into an argument with your partner and you can already tell how it is going to end? You’ve gone through the same cycle over and over again. Every time you fight it feels like you are just saying the same things in different ways, never truly getting...
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