TherapyDave
Gottman Couples Therapy & Individual Counseling in Eugene, Oregon
Dave Lechnyr, LCSW · Gottman Certified Therapist · Eugene, Oregon
It’s important to feel that our partner notices or responds to our needs. This is referred to as “Turning Towards” ones’ “Bids for Connection” in the Gottman literature. Bids for connection include attempts to get our partner’s attention, interest, or support.
[Read more…] about How to Turn Towards a Partner’s Bids for Emotional Connection“To be honest, I was scared that couples therapy would just give us another place to fight and make things worse between us. But I was completely wrong. Instead, my wife and I learned how to really talk and listen to each other. We started working together as a team instead of always butting heads. Therapy didn't just help us fix our problems - it actually made our relationship stronger and showed us how to be better partners for each other. I'm really glad we gave it a chance because it's made a big difference in our marriage and our happiness together.”