Love Maps

 

A "Love Map" is like a notebook you have containing important information about your partner.  It includes unique traits and things you want to remember like dreams, joys, and fears.  It’s also about mundane things like what kind of breakfast cereal your partner likes.  Rather than being static, Love Maps are being constantly updated with new information.


Love Maps are important because they exist as a result of communication and observation, which are vital to a healthy marriage.  Without communication, one’s Love Map is weak, lacks significant points of information, and is out of date.  Accurate, up-to-date Love Maps can only exist in an atmosphere of intentional, meaningful communication and observation. 


If you'd like to explore ways to grow the Love Maps in your marriage, look for John Gottman's book, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, or call The Refuge Center for Counseling to schedule an appointment with one of our marriage therapists.