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Morning Relationship Rituals That Take 2 Minutes or Less

April 12, 2016 By Erin Leyba Leave a Comment

Morning Relationship Rituals That Take 2 Minutes or Less

Sure, it’s great to think about morning rituals for yourself, like drinking lemon water or doing some morning stretches. But what about morning rituals for relationships? How can you connect with loved ones in the tiny spaces between pouring your coffee and jamming your power … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Connected Couple Tagged With: closeness, marriage, relationships, rituals

The 5 Active Ingredients of Date Night

January 18, 2016 By Erin Leyba Leave a Comment

The 5 Active Ingredients of Date Night

Research by the Gottman Institute shows that many marriages end due to loss of intimacy and connection (especially 10 to 12 years in to the marriage). Regular date nights are one of the best ways to help prevent the "silent drift apart" over time. National Marriage Project … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Connected Couple Tagged With: date night, date night ideas, Gottman, happy couple, marriage

5 Texts to Send Your Partner Every Day

December 18, 2015 By Erin Leyba Leave a Comment

5 Texts to Send Your Partner Every Day

Researchers found that using text messages to express affection enhances relationships and creates a stronger partner attachment. Sending a loving text was even more strongly related to relationship satisfaction than receiving one! Full article at the link … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Connected Couple Tagged With: emotional bank account, family life, marriage, technology, texting

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I am a mom to 3 spirited children, and work as an individual and marriage counselor in Chicago’s western suburbs (Oak Brook, IL). I specialize in working with parents of babies and young children. I love what I do and learn from every person I meet.

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