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Relationship wellness

13 mins

11 types of couples therapy and their benefits (+ exercises)

There’s no one-size-fits-all form of couples therapy, which is why there are a wide range of options to choose from to strengthen your relationship. Every couple is unique, so it’s beneficial to have options when you begin couples counseling. Whether you’re in a long-term relationship, engaged, or have been married for multiple years, therapy for…
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Relationship wellness

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The Gottman Method for couples therapy

The Gottman Method is one of the most popular forms of couples therapy from the top researcher on what makes marriages last. Dr. John Gottman is one of the most prolific marriage counselors and researchers, and he’s well known for understanding what makes marriages succeed or fail. The Gottman Method is a form of therapy…

Relationship wellness

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Does marriage counseling really work?

Not only is marriage counseling a great way to overcome challenges in a relationship, but it’s also a great way to proactively strengthen it. Together, couples learn to effectively communicate, become more compassionate to one another, and resolve issues in a healthy way. There’s a common misconception that healthy marriages are ones where disagreements never…
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Relationship wellness

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Five couples therapy worksheets to strengthen your relationship  

A strong and healthy relationship starts with effective communication. That’s why we’ve created five couples therapy worksheets — your cheat sheets to foster a more open and honest partnership. No matter where your relationship stands, it takes effort to nurture it. Numerous tools are available to help you and your partner improve your relationship, including…

Relationship wellness

11 mins

14 Tips for How to Bring Back Intimacy in a Marriage

If your relationship is struggling with intimacy, you’re not alone. One study surveyed almost 18,000 couples in the United States and found that 15.6 percent of married couples hadn’t had sex within the last year. The same survey found that 13.5 percent of married couples hadn’t had sex in the last five years. While being…

Relationship wellness

10 mins

In love vs. love: What’s the difference?

When it comes to romantic relationships, there’s a difference between loving someone and being in love — but how do you distinguish between the two? Love is a driving force in relationships. It involves feelings of trust, compassion, and closeness. There are many types of love — you may love your romantic partner, parents, friends,…

Relationship wellness

7 mins

Replace your weekly date with a Rose Bud Thorn

A ritual exercise for you and your partner to regularly check in on how you’re doing as a couple.

Relationship wellness

7 mins

Going to couples therapy made me start a business

Hear from one of the Ours founders about the personal story and inspiration behind the Ours platform.