JuniperPublishers-In A Bind With Your Significant Other? Here Is How to Remedy Your Mood in Time for the Holidays
Journal of Psychology - JuniperPublishers Are you unhappy with your significant other at the moment? Above all, your romantic partner? Experiencing feelings of frustration, anger, or resentment from time to time when you feel unheard? Gottman (1999) maintains that it is normal as long as you don’t hold on to it or feel superior to your partner in any way. Holding on to anger is unhealthy. Forgive and move on. After all, we all have things we can improve on. Communicate with your partner about what is bothering you and why. Work together as a team to find solutions that work. Reach an understanding. It might help to try to remember your Love Map; that is, how you met and fell in love. Understanding who your partner is and what makes him/her happy is beneficial. Who knows, you may discover something about your partner others are not aware of. This may strengthen your bond together. Be willing to express admiration and respect. The Sound Relationship House (SRH) created by Gottman (