“Communication”

According to leading marriage researcher John Gottman, there are seven qualities of a happy marriage. In this video, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace explain these seven traits and their roles within relationships.

In a world that says you have to have it all, how should we respond? More importantly, how do we develop an attitude of contentment? In this podcast, Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff explain how to foster contentment and joy in an age of discontent.

Dear CMR:

Should I ever date someone that I know I’m not attracted to? I’m worried that it may set the other person up for heartbreak if I do.

Signed,

Willing, But Unsure

In this video, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff explains that there are two levels of communication: relational communication and content communication. Does his explanation put things in a new light for you?

Do you ever find yourself having a conversation with friends and you seem to run out of things to talk about? Or you always seem to talk about the same thing? Your job? Check. Your significant other? Check. The weather? Check. How can you take your relationships deeper? 

How often does conflict show up in your relationship? How often does that conflict end in a way that is helpful and affirming to you? Is that even possible? Dr. Chris Grace provides insight on how to grow as a couple through the way you engage in conflict. 

No marriage is immune from struggle. Because we are part of the body of Christ, we have a corporate responsibility to support each other, particularly when things get difficult. 

Friendships are supposed to be life-giving, but what happens when they are not? What can you look for in friendships that bring the opposite? In this podcast, Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff discuss how to identify and deal with toxic friendships.