What are the common reasons people enter couples therapy? How can you improve communication with your partner? What are the Four Horseman and why does research show they are what can cause a relationship to fail? What are the most common reasons relationships fail and is there something people can do to prevent those things? The role of core values, communication styles, and love languages on relationships. Whether you have been in a long-term relationship or are in a new one, you will learn from this fascinating interview. Elizabeth Earnshaw is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Gottman Therapist, Clinical Fellow of the AAMFT, and the author of “I Want This To Work: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating the Most Difficult Relationship Issues We Face in The Modern Age”. She sees couples and trains therapists at A Better Life Therapy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is a co-founder at With Ours, a company focused on helping premarital couples have important conversations. She hosts a relationship advice segment on the iHeartRadio podcast, Good Risings. RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Michele’s Newsletter Website: https://elizabethearnshaw.com/ https://abetterlifetherapy.com/ https://www.withours.com/ Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/lizlistens/ Books Referenced: I Want This to Work: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating the Most Difficult Relationship Issues We Face in the Modern Age by Elizabeth Earnshaw What Makes Love Last?: How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal by John Gottman The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships by John Gottman Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence by Esther Perel Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life by Vanessa Marin As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Make sure you are following the show and please rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! XO, Michele