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This is a space where I share resources, insights, and discoveries that have been meaningful and helpful throughout my work and learning. Here, you will have access to recommended books, videos, articles, and other materials, along with my own reflections and thoughts. My hope is that this collection serves as a place for education, encouragement, growth, and continued exploration.

777 Rule of Marriage

Dr. John Gottman, founder of The Gottman Institute, has over 40 years experience in research. In this article he has narrowed down the “777 Rule” for a happy and successful marriage. This idea is every 7 days have a date. Every 7 weeks have a night away with your spouce. Every 7 months have a vacation away. The idea is carefree timlessness together, pouring love, attention, and purposful adoration into the marriage. My favorite part is what he says further into the 4 minute reading- it is not just the schedule and routien but rather the every day little moments of love that count.

The 777 Rule for Marriage | Gottman Institute https://www.gottman.com/blog/777-rule-marriage/

Posted on July 29, 2026.

YouTube Video By Terry Real

This 9-minute video explores why we’re drawn to certain people and how understanding those patterns can help us build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. In it, Terry Real—a respected therapist, founder of the Relational Life Institute, and developer of Relational Life Therapy—offers practical insights into creating stronger, more connected relationships.

Terry Real. (2025, March 28). The Real Reason You Picked Your Partner. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7InaKgs-sRk

Posted on July 28, 2026.

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