DID YOU DO THIS TODAY?
Laughing Together
- Do something fun and outrageous together
- Share a laugh
- Talk about something funny
Showing Your Love
- Do something nice for your partner
- Look your best to feel your best
- Turn a mundane task into something fun
- Surprise them
- Show gratitude
- Pray together
- Take time for yourself, too
Making Time for Each Other
- Try new activities
- Make it a point to spend quality time together
- Plan a fantastic vacation together
Sharing Your Hopes and Dreams
- Discuss something you’d like to make happen
in the future - Talk about how you can do it together
Trusting Each Other
- Tell the truth
- Follow through and do what you say you’ll do
When You Disagree
- Don’t sweat the small stuff
- Remember you love each other
- Share your feelings
- Focus on the current issue
- Use effective listening skills
- Refrain from name-calling
- Find a solution
- Apologize when necessary
Listening Effectively
- Let them finish
- Repeat what they said in your own words
- Ask questions
- Give them your full attention
- Use appropriate body language
*DISCLAIMER: This is general advice and not directed at any specific situation.
THE BEST COUPLE COUNSELOR IN MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
SUSAN RESNIK, M.Ed, LMHC
Susan Resnik is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified SYMBIS Facilitator who specializes in couple counseling. She’s been in the mental health counseling field for 25 years and has won multiple awards on her counseling excellence.