by Jenny TeGrotenhuis | Mar 16, 2020 | Heart & Mind, Relationships, Uncategorized
I was interviewed on the Trauma Triangle and What It Means for Your Relationships by Renée Fabian of TheMighty.com. You can read her article here: https://themighty.com/2020/03/trauma-triangle-meaning/ My unedited answers to her interview questions are below. I hope...
by Jenny TeGrotenhuis | Feb 10, 2020 | Dating, Heart & Mind, Relationships
“Healthy communication is the lifeblood of love. A relationship will only be as good as its communication.” Gary Smalley Our motivations (or goals) drive our messages, which are also highly driven by the levels of soothing or stress we feel in...
by Jenny TeGrotenhuis | Sep 8, 2019 | Heart & Mind, Mental Wellness, Relationships
Thrive Global asked me to answer this question for our Gottman column “Asking For A Friend.” I hope my words for this hurting person can help you or someone you know. Q: I feel like I’m being “cookie-jarred” in my relationship. Will things ever...
by Jenny TeGrotenhuis | Aug 2, 2019 | Dating, Heart & Mind
Q: My ex-girlfriend and I broke up about a year ago, and I’ve been dating a new woman for the past few months. We’re happy, and my previous relationship is in the past. But I recently found out that my ex is dating someone new, and for some reason, it bothers me....
by Jenny TeGrotenhuis | Jul 13, 2019 | Body & Brain, Heart & Mind, Mental Wellness, Relationships, Wellness
Q: Hi, Jenny, In my marriage of 16 years, I’m the one who is the giver. I’ve given over and over again for the sake of my husband’s career – moving for his sake, and being supportive about how much time away from home his job takes. I’ve also been...