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Who’s Right?

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In his book, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, John Gottman says, “In all arguments, both solvable and perpetual, no one is ever right. There is no absolute reality in marital conflict, only two … Read more

Author H. Wallace GoddardPosted on February 1, 2012Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on Who’s Right?

Do Your Thoughts Stink?

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In her book, Positivity, Barbara Fredrickson says, “The flow of your emotions follows how you interpret your current circumstances. Dire interpretations create dire emotions. Charitable and optimistic interpretations breed positivity.” (pp. 154-155)

In other words … Read more

Author H. Wallace GoddardPosted on February 1, 2012Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on Do Your Thoughts Stink?

Emotions Matter

Why are your partner’s emotions important?

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In her book, Hold Me Tight, Sue Johnson says, “Responsiveness…means tuning in to your partner and showing that his or her emotions…have an impact on you. It means accepting … Read more

Author H. Wallace GoddardPosted on January 31, 2012Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on Emotions Matter

Stories We Tell Ourselves: Creating Our Own Fictions

H. Wallace Goddard
Co-authored with Barbara Keil

Life is a roller coaster of experiences pelting us with joys, pains, feelings, discoveries and surprises. How do we humans attempt to wrestle this muddle of experiences into something that makes sense? How … Read more

Author H. Wallace GoddardPosted on January 30, 2012Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on Stories We Tell Ourselves: Creating Our Own Fictions

Look Forward To Tomorrow

Did you know you usually find what you look for?

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In their publication, The Personal Journey, H. Wallace Goddard and James P. Marshall say, “Look forward to tomorrow. People who are excited and hopeful about … Read more

Author H. Wallace GoddardPosted on January 30, 2012Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on Look Forward To Tomorrow

Do Your Words Match Your Actions?

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In his book, Soft-Spoken Parenting, H. Wallace Goddard says, “Children learn the meaning of our words by connecting them to our actions. When our words and actions don’t match, they believe our actions and ignore … Read more

Author H. Wallace GoddardPosted on January 29, 2012Categories Uncategorized1 Comment on Do Your Words Match Your Actions?

What’s The Antidote For Contempt?

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In their book, 10 Lessons to Transform Your Marriage, John and Julie Gottman say, “Feelings of fondness and admiration are the perfect antidotes to contempt. When couples make a full, conscious effort to notice things … Read more

Author H. Wallace GoddardPosted on January 28, 2012Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on What’s The Antidote For Contempt?

Marital Predator

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“I think that in the marital ecosystem, negativity is the predator. In a sense, it is the lion that preys on the positive interactions between husband and wife. Too much negativity and the marriage becomes doomed.” … Read more

Author H. Wallace GoddardPosted on January 28, 2012Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on Marital Predator

Why Find Fault With Ourselves?

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In his book, The Happiness Hypothesis, Jonathan Haidt says, “Finding fault with yourself is the key to overcoming the hypocrisy and judgmentalism that damage so many valuable relationships. The instant you see some contribution you … Read more

Author H. Wallace GoddardPosted on January 27, 2012Categories Uncategorized2 Comments on Why Find Fault With Ourselves?

Someone To Count On

Are you someone your children can count on?

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In their book, Everyday Blessings, Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn say, “When a child, no matter how old, feels our acceptance, when he feels our love, not just … Read more

Author H. Wallace GoddardPosted on January 26, 2012Categories Uncategorized2 Comments on Someone To Count On

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