Repair, Not Rescue

Why does the attempt to "e;help"e; a partner after a fight so often make things worse? In the tense silence following an argument, the urge to analyze, explain, and offer solutions feels rational and loving. But this instinct is a trap, one that can sabotage the very connection you're trying to restore. Drawing on decades of research from pioneers like John Gottman and Sue Johnson, Dr. Naomi Cre...