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Couples Communication Institute with Dr. Sarah Salzman

Rekindle your relationship with loving, effective, connected communication. I understand how that feels. I want to help you rekindle your relationship.

From the moment your relationship with your partner began you imagined joyfully building your life with your best friend, laughing over inside jokes at dinnertime before an evening of intimacy, and long happy days of just being together. But what happens when the years go by and instead of getting closer you disconnect, disengage, and you feel helpless because you just don’t know how to rekindle your relationship? Nobody should have to feel stuck and scared, not knowing how to even communicate with each other. You want to know the path forward to the closeness and intimacy. I’m Dr. Sarah Salzman, the Founder and CEO of the Couples Communication Institute. I’ve spent the last thirty years teaching hundreds of couples simple and effective communication tools that empower them to rekindle their relationship, and the Couples Communication Institute can help you, too. You’re in the right place.

01/15/2025

🎉 Get ready to unlock your extraordinary second act! 🎉

Join us for the Second Act Love Livestream from January 14-16. This isn't just another virtual event—it's a live, interactive experience with over 25 experts ready to guide you on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.

From attracting the love you deserve with Shakti Bottazzi to reclaiming your sexual confidence with Tarisha Tourock, we've got a lineup that covers every aspect of love, health, and wellness in midlife. And I'll be presenting too!

Plus, our live chat box will be open for you to engage with our experts in real time. And did we mention the wealth of free gifts from our presenters?

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04/19/2024

Have you ever felt like you’re just a bystander in a conversation, rather than an active participant?

Sometimes, it’s as if words are being thrown in your direction, without any consideration for your thoughts or feelings.

Communication that you didn’t sign up for can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unseen, like being caught in someone else’s whirlwind.

In these moments, it’s necessary to recognize the importance of respect and consent in communication. Connection can only thrive when both parties are willing participants.

When you’re speaking, create spaces where everyone feels heard, respected, and included. When you’re listening, you can let the other person know you feel left out… and you can also leave!

The New Yorker - Long Island by Nicole Krauss May 15, 2023

04/16/2024

Avoiding conflicts in relationships can create distance between partners. Whether it's you, your partner, or both of you who tend to avoid difficult conversations, it can have a big impact. By ignoring conflicts, you risk allowing resentment to build up, which can lead to emotional detachment.

Choosing to focus only on positive aspects might seem easier, but it's important to address underlying issues. Finding a balance between keeping the peace and dealing with tough topics is key for healthy communication. Learning to manage your emotions to keep yourself calm during disagreements will help you become more comfortable talking directly, and not avoiding issues..

Take some time to think about how you handle conflicts and talk about it with your partner. By recognizing and talking about avoidance tendencies, you can have more honest conversations. Facing conflicts together can strengthen your relationship and help you understand each other better.

04/15/2024

Communication is the lifeline of any relationship, and it's essential that it flows in both directions. In the Speaker-Listener format, each partner takes turns speaking and listening, so that both voices are heard and understood.

When you speak, you express your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives. When you listen, you actively seek to understand your partner's experiences and emotions.

It's important to step into each other's shoes and truly understand the depth of your partner's feelings.

Commit to embracing the Speaker-Listener format as a powerful tool for nurturing empathy and deepening connection in your relationships. You can create a space where communication flourishes, understanding abounds, and love thrives!

04/12/2024

There are different ways that you can have conflict with your partner that can be healthy and that are absolutely not healthy. The three styles of conflict that could be healthy if you do them right are avoidant, validator, and volatile. Even the word volatile sounds like it might not be healthy, but it can be healthy if you do it right with your partner. The two styles of conflict that are not healthy are hostile and hostile, detached. John and Julie Gottman talk about that in their book, Fight Right. The central thing that they're getting across to you is that when you are having a conflict with your partner, in order for it to be healthy, the ratio of positive to negative statements or behaviors in the conflict itself has to be five positive to one negative, and you have to not use what they call the four horsemen. I'll get into all of these concepts some more in-depth in the upcoming videos, but I want to share with you that when you identify what kind of conflict style, so long as you learn how to do it right, you'll be okay. So stick with me and watch for the upcoming videos that are about this great book, Fight Right by John and Julie Gottman.

04/11/2024

If you’re like most people, you just start to talk to your partner when an important topic is on your mind.

Did you know that preparing ahead of time helps you have a better conversation in the long run?

Getting ready before you talk helps you sort out what you want to say, think about how the other person might react, and pick the right words.

Doing this can really help make your talks clear and make sure both you and your partner understand what each other is saying.

You can be a leader and make a difference, creating safe, calm, connected communication.

We have what you need in our FREE guide: Calm and Connected Communication & Support. It begins with tips on what to think through BEFORE you say anything at all. To be sure you know just where to start, take the FREE Couples Communication Quiz. In just 2-3 minutes you’ll discover your Communication Zone, the best next steps for you and your partner, and the FREE 8 page guide.

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