Why Listening Matters in Relationships (and Why Many People Get It Wrong)
Relationships & Communication, Couples Therapy & Gottman Method, Emotional Connection & Intimacy, Therapist Advice Zoe Spears Relationships & Communication, Couples Therapy & Gottman Method, Emotional Connection & Intimacy, Therapist Advice Zoe Spears

Why Listening Matters in Relationships (and Why Many People Get It Wrong)

Many partners jump to problem-solving instead of truly listening. Here’s why that happens, what it means to listen actively, and how to strengthen connection through genuine understanding.

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The “Bird Theory” and Gottman’s Bids for Connection: What It Really Means to Turn Toward Your Partner
Relationships & Communication, Couples Therapy & Gottman Method, Emotional Connection & Intimacy, Therapist Insights Zoe Spears Relationships & Communication, Couples Therapy & Gottman Method, Emotional Connection & Intimacy, Therapist Insights Zoe Spears

The “Bird Theory” and Gottman’s Bids for Connection: What It Really Means to Turn Toward Your Partner

The viral “bird test” might seem like a social media trend, but it’s actually rooted in real relationship science. Learn how bids for connection, and how we respond to them, can strengthen or strain your relationship.

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