We are looking for a certified life coach, relationship therapist, or wellness/mindfulness expert to collaborate with us and be featured on our upcoming project titled “Qualities of a Healthy Relationship No One Talks About Enough.” This project will cover the under-discussed qualities of a healthy relationship—not limited to romantic relationships but also friendships, family dynamics, and professional connections. We are producing a YouTube video and a supporting article on our website. The selected expert will record and send a raw video response (our team will handle editing). At the end of the video, the expert will have the opportunity to highlight their business, organization, or services, making this a valuable piece of content to share with their own audience as well. We welcome professionals passionate about relationship wellness and personal growth who are open to collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

Most of us are familiar with the concept of "love languages". This popular idea was familiarized in the book "the five love languages" by Gary Chapman. In this treatise, we learn that individuals have different experiences of love and often experience love in one of two primary ways from the following list of 5: 1) acts of service 2)physical touch 3) quality time 4) words of affirmation or 5) gifts This theory continues on to suggest that in relationships that these languages can be different for each individual and ruptures can happen when we fail to understand our partners love language, assume they love the way we do, or have empathic misses related to the way in which we love. On the other side of these love languages, lies an intense and passionate, yet equally significant relationship experience. What happens when our relationships become more conflictual. One quality of a healthy relationship that is not discussed near enough is the understanding of each parties "conflict languages". Our conflicts and the way in which they are affirmingly managed are one of the MOST impactful pieces of a healthy relationship. Relationship conflicts are where the rubber meets the road. Those relationships that successfully navigate these moguls are happier and healthier. Conflict languages, much like love languages can be broken down into distinct categories and similarly the more you understand your partner's language and the more complimentary the greater your relationship satisfaction. Conflict languages can be broken down into 5 categories: 1) disappearing 2) acting out 3) confrontation 4) aggression 5) dismissing. Like love languages, one in not necessarily better than another. Keep in mind that conflict is inevitable and the research shows that it, in and of itself it is not indicative of a "bad" relationship. However, it is paramount to understand your partner's conflict style and your own. Problems surface and bleed into contempt when different conflict languages either cause extreme difficulties, are add odds, or simply misunderstood. You can easily see that a couple where we have a (disappearing/aggression) dyad may have difficulties if not understood and worked through. So, healthy relationships include acknowledging our different experiences of love but also our different experiences of conflict. Healthy relationships include beauty, compassion and grace not just when they are loving but also when they are locking horns together.

I've been a dating and relationship coach for over 15 years. I've hosted a podcast for 6 years I have a life coaching certificate I've been told many times I'm a very fun interview I'd appreciate being considered for this interesting opportunity. Christine Baumgartner Expert Dating and Relationship Coach The Perfecf Catch 714-290-6166 Christine@ThePerfectCatch.com Www. ThePerfectCatch.com