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Joan DeClaire is a writer specializing in psychology and health communication.
Known for: The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships
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The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships
In this influential guide, psychologist John M. Gottman and writer Joan DeClaire present a five-step program for improving emotional communication and building stronger, more fulfilling relationships. Drawing on decades of research at the Gottman Institute, the book explains how to recognize and respond to 'bids for connection'—the small moments that form the foundation of trust and intimacy in marriages, families, and friendships.
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Understanding Emotional Bids
The first step toward emotional connection begins with noticing. Most people are unaware of how often they send and receive emotional bids throughout a typical day. A bid might appear as a question, a touch, a smile, or even a small complaint. It’s any act that says: “Pay attention to me, connect wi...
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Discovering Your Emotional Communication Style
Once you can recognize bids, the next step is self-awareness—understanding your own emotional habits and how they influence the way you respond to others. Everyone has a distinctive communication style rooted in personal history, temperament, and family learning. Some people naturally turn toward bi...
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Joan DeClaire is a writer specializing in psychology and health communication.
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