Barbara Grossman Ph.D.

Mastering the Three Essential Relationship Skills Michael and I have been teaching couples for over thirty-five years now. There is a lot to learn about staying connected and growing together as well as individually throughout the life span. We talk in our courses about the big picture: how our focus and values evolve over time …

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There is more to say about the middle-aged couple who could not hear each other. You might recall that the wife was trying to invite her husband to grow their emotional connection. She didn’t say that exactly in those words. She said other words that were vague and implied there was something wrong with the …

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I have been working with a couple for the last few weeks who beautifully illustrate the opportunities of a long-term marriage. I want you to hear about them because they could be a version of your marriage. They are quintessentially a man and a woman with a midlife struggle, which means it is not enough …

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