The Drafting Table Blog
Blog posts are focused on a diverse set of topics so your relationship can grow – no matter what goal you have! Topics include: anger, communication skills, conflict management, date ideas, goal setting, happiness, intimacy, stress relief, and book reviews. Occasionally, another professional in Fort Collins will provide their valuable insight into helping your family thrive.
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Happiness Through Purpose
When people talk about being happy, I hear them talk about moments. Happiness may be experienced in these moments, but the core of happiness goes beyond them. In this post, I want you to do a piece of research about increasing happiness in your life. Background When exploring happiness, I instantly think about research on… Read more
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The Best App for Couples: Discover the Gottman Card Deck
This post is short and sweet: I have a great, free, resource for you to try at home. I’m talking about the Opportunity Exercise from the Gottman Card Deck! The Gottman Card Deck is an app that you can download for free. In the card deck, there are many guided conversations such as intimacy with… Read more
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How Can I Talk About My Needs?
We all have needs in our relationships. These needs provide security, love, and connection with our partner. If your needs are not being met, then it can lead to increased conflict and decreased intimacy. Instead of these conversations leading to conflict, my main tip is to communicate the opportunity! Here’s how… Avoid Criticism or the… Read more
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What To Do When You Don’t Like Your In-Laws
There are three main phases to falling in love: limerence (or the honeymoon phase), establishing trust, and building loyalty. When you establish loyalty and commitment to your partner, you are also committing to your partner’s family. While some cultures express family commitment differently, there is still some level of connection with your partner’s family. Adapting… Read more
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Do I Have A Scrolling “Addiction”?
The social media rabbit hole can suck us in. You think you’ll just watch one or two videos, but then an entire hour has passed by! Social media platforms want us to stay on their platform and it works – but why? Research completed by the Harvard Business Review explored why employees log into social media sites during… Read more
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Is It The End Of The “Honeymoon Phase”?
When people are concerned about their decreasing intimacy, they often blame the infamous “honeymoon phase”. While there is some truth to this phase, many couples live a satisfying sexual relationship – regardless of what ‘phase’ their relationship is in. In this post, you’ll learn more about what research tells us about intimacy. The “Honeymoon Phase”… Read more