Imagine you and your spouse are walking the milky-colored beaches of Turks & Caicos with another BMWK cruise couple. Your spouse grabs your hand and points towards a purple starfish on the edge of the water. “Babe, look at that starfish. I didn’t know they could be purple.” You nod (without looking up), say uh-huh and continue thumbing through your Instagram feed. You … [Read more...]
Good Communication May Exist But Selfishness Trumps All
How important is good communication to your relationship? Very…right? Researchers have put a lot of stock in couples learning and using good communication skills. John Gottman, a relationship-research legend, has published over 190 research papers and authored 40 books on marriage and divorce. He has identified 9 specific skills (4 Don’ts and 5 Do’s ) to help couples … [Read more...]