We don’t always realize it, but in our relationships we are constantly making bids for connection . A bid happens every time we reach out to connect with someone. It can be as simple as asking your loved one to pass the salt, asking about their day, or pointing out something you noticed on the road. In Gottman therapy, bids are called “the fundamental unit of emotional communication.”  And they truly are. Through bids, we affirm our bond with our partner. We invite them into our world, share...

Expressing our needs can be a huge challenge when we are just starting to get to know someone romantically. When we are dating, it is...

To be fulfilled in relationships, first and foremost we need to be able to understand our needs. Listening to our emotions will help with...