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 | 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...
by Jenny TeGrotenhuis | Jun 21, 2019 | Mental Wellness, Relationships
Q. I’ve been seeing someone for a couple months and things are going well — but I constantly feel nervous that he’s about to end things. Sometimes things seem to be great, and then sometimes I feel like he’s losing interest. Am I just being too...
by Jenny TeGrotenhuis | Jun 21, 2019 | Communication, Heart & Mind, Mental Wellness, Relationships
Q: My husband and I are having communication issues. The main problem is he doesn’t converse with me! Everywhere I read and hear that human connection and bonding is important. He responds “uh huh” to most of my “bids” and I am at a loss as to what to do. I’ve tried...
by Jenny TeGrotenhuis | Aug 31, 2018 | Relationships
& What to Expect When We Work Together Why not apply what science has discovered about making relationships happy – and making relationships last? The Gottman Method is based on 40 years of scientific research – and we know what works! I help all...
