 I was 20 years old when I attended yoga teacher training. I stepped into training with eagerness and joy. I had replaced my dream of being a professional surfer with a new dream of facilitating wellness and healing.
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By: Cristina Trette  All couples fight from time to time.
Yet, the way couples fight, and what they do after a fight, is important. When couples with strong a strong bond fight, they know how to repair their relationship afterward. They are able to reflect on their struggles and set an intention to learn and grow. They also know how to turn to each other for comfort. The relationship is a stress reducer and source of soothing and support. By: Cristina Trette  After having a baby, 67 percent of couples see their marital satisfaction plummet, according to research by John Gottman, PhD. The arrival of the first baby can throw parents into a total life change overnight. Many individuals, used to life with flexibility and autonomy, have a difficult time adjusting to the demands of a newborn, despite the fact that they love their new child. Many parents find themselves overwhelmed with the daily tasks of newborn care which includes nursing or bottle feeding round the clock, middle of the night diaper changes, and periods of holding a crying baby that can last hours.
By: Cristina Trette  So much connection can happen during sex: it feels great, happy brain chemicals are released, and healing skin to skin contact occurs. For highly attuned couples, sex becomes a potent exchange of mind, body, and spirit which creates bonding and the experience of oneness. This is good stuff I tell you!
By: Cristina Trette  If you are facing challenges in your relationship, it would be logical that you would want to work on your relationship. But what do you do if your spouse is not interested in working through the problems you are having in your marriage?
By: Cristina Trette  Dr. John Gottman, author of "What Makes Love Last" has observed thousands of couples in his infamous "Love Lab". Gottman discovered that the happiest couples consistently turn toward each other through out their time together. This is true in a physical way as well as in an emotional way.
By: Cristina Trette  What exactly does trust mean? Does it mean that you know your partner won’t cheat on you? Or that you know your partner will tells the truth? True trust means that you know that your partner will be there for you and you will be there for your partner. It also creates space and freedom. If you are having a difficult time trusting your partner, keep reading.
By: Cristina Trette  What happens when one partner wants sex and his wife or long term lover is rarely in the mood? A healthy sex life is part of what makes up a thriving relationship and general feelings of well-being. When one or both partners are feeling unsatisfied in this area, this can trigger the beginning of a downward spiral that does not end up very well.
By: Cristina Trette  Last year I briefly took a small job working as a writer for an entrepreneur and speaker. During that time, I scoured articles on the virtues of failure and success. While reading, I noticed a theme that was echoed by CEO executives, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, and personal development coaches. "Fail forward" is their mantra and one they repeat with consistency.
By: Cristina Trette  At the start of a relationship, most couples show up with their best self forward. During the infatuation phase, we rarely see flaws in our partner. Happy brain chemical release has us buzzing around in a minor state of bliss for the first one to two years of being in a new relationship
By: Cristina Trette  When looking at relationships, I view struggle as part of the relational process that can lead to immense growth. Staying together, and working through the hard times when you really want to leave, is part of what can make a beautiful and lasting love.
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AuthorHi! I am Crissie Trette. I am a therapist, coach, and educator. I help individuals, couples, and families improve relationships and attain personal wellbeing. Follow me at:
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Cristina Trette, MA, AMFT 100454 is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist registered with The Board of Behavioral Sciences and supervised by Julie Freeman, LMFT, 47428.