by Monika Hoyt | Nov 11, 2017 | Gender Differences
A man and a woman in the same heterosexual relationship are actually in different relationships. Well, let me rephrase that. Happy couples have fewer gender differences. But in unhappy relationships, there are clear differences between men and women in emotional...
by Monika Hoyt | Jun 7, 2017 | Betrayal, Communication Tips, Deal Breakers, Trust
Extramarital affairs can be devastating to everyone involved, most of all the cheated partner. It’s estimated that roughly 30 to 60% of all married individuals in the U.S. will engage in infidelity at some point during their marriage. What’s disturbing is...
by Monika Hoyt | Apr 7, 2017 | coping with anger
Anger is a loaded topic. Depending on your upbringing and personal experience, you may view anger as empowering or dangerous; righteous or toxic; regressive or motivating. I sometimes get mad at my kids (for being kids). One of two things happen: I either act on it...
by Monika Hoyt | Feb 7, 2017 | Emotional Transparency
Regardless of which approach you take to repairing your relationship, there is one fundamental requirement that can’t be avoided. If you want to connect authentically with your partner, there needs to be a commitment to emotional transparency, or habitual...
by Monika Hoyt | Nov 12, 2016 | Building Trust in a Relationship
We talk a lot in about trust in relationships. We all know it’s important. But it’s SO important that–as Dr. John Gottman’s research shows–we could accurately say that lack of trust is at the root of virtually all relationship problems. The...
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