152: Criticism

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152: Criticism

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Nov 16, 2018

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Criticism can be destructive to our relationships. In the fourth and final of Gottman's 'Four Horseman' series, Laurie and Adam address this destructive behavior and distinguish it for communicating complaints in your relationship.

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Nov 16, 2018

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Helping couples keep it hot! Sex therapist Laurie Watson (author of Wanting Sex Again) and couples counselor Dr. Adam Mathews discuss everything from best sexual techniques and solving sexual problems, to building the emotional intimacy necessary for great sex in your relationship! Subscribe to us today!

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