--- title: Heartmanity Blog | Jennifer A. Williams / Heartmanity Founder (3) description: Jennifer, as the Heartmanity Founder, has coached couples for over two decades. With her extensive experience and vast knowledge of emotional intelligence and brain science, Jennifer provides profound insights. She specializes in communication and teaches EQ skills needed to create healthy relationships. Jennifer is happily married and the mother of three grown children who are incredible human beings. 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Topics: Select a topic... All Emotional Intelligence & Fitness Leadership and Business Love, Marriage, and Relationships Parents: Permission to Be Imperfect Brain Fitness, Mindfulness and Perspective Communication & Interpersonal Skills Habits for Health Heartmanity Webinars, Classes, and Events Filters ![Jennifer A. Williams / Heartmanity Founder](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hubfs/Jennifer%20Williams022.jpg) ## Jennifer A. Williams / Heartmanity Founder Jennifer, as the Heartmanity Founder, has coached couples for over two decades. With her extensive experience and vast knowledge of emotional intelligence and brain science, Jennifer provides profound insights. She specializes in communication and teaches EQ skills needed to create healthy relationships. Jennifer is happily married and the mother of three grown children who are incredible human beings. ### Recent Posts: ## [*Turning Conflict into Connection in Relationships*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/turning-conflict-into-connection) June 06, 2024 [![Turning Conflict into Connection in Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stressed-married-family-couple-arguing-blaming-each-other-1454533913_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Stressed-married-family-couple-arguing-blaming-each-other-1454533913_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/turning-conflict-into-connection) Navigating the ebb and flow of relationships isn't always smooth sailing, is it!? It's like we're on the ocean in a tiny vessel; sometimes the sea is calm, and at other times, storms hit, rocking our boat. And occasionally, our "relationship boat" fills with water as it careens from side to side in the storm. It can even feel like the relationship is sinking. Conflicts can be the most daunting for a couple, yet, they also hold the potential for major growth AND to bring us closer. That is if we have the tools and EQ skills to weather the storms. *Estimated reading time: 4 minutes.* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/turning-conflict-into-connection) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Marriage Advice: Love Is in the Little Things*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/marriage-advice) May 20, 2024 [![Marriage Advice: Love Is in the Little Things](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Young-musician-couple-embracing-in-front-dramatic-sky-499426870_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Young-musician-couple-embracing-in-front-dramatic-sky-499426870_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/marriage-advice) When my husband and I were first married, I was anything but pleasant whenever he called me during a workday. Interrupting my focus irritated me *until* I realized that in relationships and parenting, interruptions are opportunities for loving connection! I was reminded of this bedrock of our relationship last week when my husband left the following phone message: “My heart is broken that I missed your call!” (So if you call me and get a full mailbox, it’s likely filled with my husband’s love messages saved for replaying.) The week before, he told me that his heart flutters every time he sees \[...\] [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/marriage-advice) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*How to Prune and Nurture Your Relationship for Greater Love*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-prune-your-relationship-for-greater-love) April 17, 2024 [![How to Prune and Nurture Your Relationship for Greater Love](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Young-farmers-holding-big-basket-of-Fresh-Garden-Produce-506903912_2122x1416-compressor.jpeg?width=600&name=Young-farmers-holding-big-basket-of-Fresh-Garden-Produce-506903912_2122x1416-compressor.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-prune-your-relationship-for-greater-love) When landscaping a yard and garden, we rarely plant randomly. Often, we hire an expert to draw up a design, or we spend considerable time planning and choosing flowers and bushes perfect for the soil, moisture, and light in the area. Having a blueprint helps us create a beautiful, low-maintenance garden and yard. Then we take plenty of time to prepare the soil with compost, manure, peat moss, and sand to get just the right consistency.  But do we take this same care for our relationships? *Estimated reading time: 4.5 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-prune-your-relationship-for-greater-love) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*3 Mindful Ways to Communicate Better in a Relationship*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/3-mindful-ways-to-communicate-better-in-a-relationship) January 10, 2024 [![3 Mindful Ways to Communicate Better in a Relationship](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Couple%20sitting%20on%20loveseat%20drinking%20tea%20(2).jpg?width=600&name=Couple%20sitting%20on%20loveseat%20drinking%20tea%20(2).jpg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/3-mindful-ways-to-communicate-better-in-a-relationship) Research shows that open communication is the best predictor of [relationship satisfaction](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4852543/). But when you're rushing to work, working a full day, picking the kids up from school, then off to soccer practice, who has time for a meaningful conversation? Our schedules can be relentless! An open, honest conversation about your relationship might feel like the last thing you want to do at the end of a long day. And when you finally sit down to talk with your partner, you might find yourself nodding and saying "uh-huh" more than staying present. Although a half-hearted response is understandable, it \[...\] [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/3-mindful-ways-to-communicate-better-in-a-relationship) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships), [Communication & Interpersonal Skills](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/communication-interpersonal-skills) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Emotional Intelligence in Relationships: Let the Magnet of Love Lead*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/emotional-intelligence-in-relationships) November 22, 2023 [![Emotional Intelligence in Relationships: Let the Magnet of Love Lead](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/beautiful-couple-484254964_Compressed%20SMALL.jpeg?width=600&name=beautiful-couple-484254964_Compressed%20SMALL.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/emotional-intelligence-in-relationships) In love and marriage, we're all a bit like magnets. Ever notice how sometimes we're pulled together irresistibly by an invisible force, and other times, we're pushing each other away? That's where emotional intelligence, or EQ, comes into play. It's our superpower in relationships. Think of it as your go-to tool for navigating life’s ups and downs together. Love acts like a magnet, drawing us together and holding us close. Yet, as we all know, keeping that magnetism strong requires much more than just attraction. It's about nurturing understanding, fostering open communication, and learning [\[...\]](https://blog.heartmanity.com/create-a-successful-marriage-dont-compromise) [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/emotional-intelligence-in-relationships) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships), [Emotional Intelligence](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Don't Be the Latest Statistic!  5 Keys for a Healthy Relationship*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/marriage-statistics) September 09, 2023 [![Don't Be the Latest Statistic!  5 Keys for a Healthy Relationship](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Upset%20woman%20having%20problems%20with%20a%20man%20in%20bed_AdobeStock_614340018_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Upset%20woman%20having%20problems%20with%20a%20man%20in%20bed_AdobeStock_614340018_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/marriage-statistics) Contrary to what you might feel, it’s not too late to save your relationship! If you're struggling in your relationship, it might be too big of a stretch to remember that honeymoon feeling. Those blissful feelings are often mowed over by conflicts, complaining, and disagreements. Many couples don’t understand why the strife continues and often feel helpless to stop the vicious cycle. So, unfortunately, they keep digging the hole deeper, having the same arguments over and over. Some wonder, “Have I [fallen out of love](https://blog.heartmanity.com/falling-out-of-love-and-what-to-do-about-it)?” or "Why am I failing at love?" Others wonder if they're the only ones with \[...\] [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/marriage-statistics) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Top Challenges in Relationships and How to Keep the Love Alive!*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/top-challenges-in-relationships-and-how-to-keep-the-love-alive) August 22, 2023 [![Top Challenges in Relationships and How to Keep the Love Alive!](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Couple-practicing-yoga-at-home-1313368569_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Couple-practicing-yoga-at-home-1313368569_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/top-challenges-in-relationships-and-how-to-keep-the-love-alive) It's been said that [relationships are the hardest yoga](https://beherenownetwork.com/now-episode-17-yoga-relationships/). I agree that relationships take the same focus, effort, and flexibility. In marriage and other romantic relationships, as in yoga, we salute the sun each day, seeking to honor the best in ourselves, our partner, and our lives together. We bend by adapting to life's unexpected curveballs; we twist when we wrestle with conflict; and we stretch by striving to love our partner even when it's not always easy. And when we seek poise between autonomy and intimacy, it can be as challenging as a one-armed side plank. *Estimated reading time: 4.5 \[...\]* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/top-challenges-in-relationships-and-how-to-keep-the-love-alive) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*5 Ways to Use Empathy and Empathizing to Improve Any Relationship!*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/5-ways-to-use-empathy-and-empathizing-to-improve-any-relationship) July 18, 2023 [![5 Ways to Use Empathy and Empathizing to Improve Any Relationship!](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mom%20holding%20hands%20trust%20comfort%20help%20young%20woman%20talk%20crying%20stress%20relief%20at%20home_AdobeStock_580596069_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=mom%20holding%20hands%20trust%20comfort%20help%20young%20woman%20talk%20crying%20stress%20relief%20at%20home_AdobeStock_580596069_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/5-ways-to-use-empathy-and-empathizing-to-improve-any-relationship) Empathy is embedded in the deepest parts of our brain and affects every relationship. From the first time that we shared our snack on the playground, to helping a friend study for a college exam, to supporting our spouse during a hectic work cycle, the opportunities are endless for this vital emotional intelligence skill. And it’s an indispensable part of being human, an emotional conduit for human connection and better relationships! *Estimated reading time: 6 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/5-ways-to-use-empathy-and-empathizing-to-improve-any-relationship) Posted in [Emotional Intelligence & Fitness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness), [How to Build Empathy](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/how-to-build-empathy) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*True Motives for Sorry, I Didn't Mean It!*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/sorry-i-didnt-mean-it) January 05, 2023 [![True Motives for Sorry, I Didn't Mean It!](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Couple-Disagreement-000015526747_Large.jpg?width=600&name=Couple-Disagreement-000015526747_Large.jpg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/sorry-i-didnt-mean-it) If you're around children—or even adults—for any length of time, you will eventually hear "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it" or "I'm sorry, it wasn't my intention to hurt you." And then the child or person goes along their merry way like nothing ever happened.But if we didn't mean it, why did we do it? Why do we so easily dismiss our behavior with a casual comment? *Estimated reading time: 5 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/sorry-i-didnt-mean-it) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships), [Communication & Interpersonal Skills](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/communication-interpersonal-skills) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Relationship Tips: How to Handle Differences for a Successful Relationship*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/relationship-tips-how-to-handle-differences-for-a-successful-relationship) October 12, 2022 [![Relationship Tips: How to Handle Differences for a Successful Relationship](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HikingCouple2_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=HikingCouple2_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/relationship-tips-how-to-handle-differences-for-a-successful-relationship) In a *Wall Street Journal* article, columnist Elizabeth Bernstein writes about the challenge of marriage between an ardent planner and a partner who prefers to be spontaneous. Perhaps you’ve known people in a marriage like that—or maybe you’re one of them. In my work with couples, I have heard many a planner call their spouse passive-aggressive, or the spontaneous one refer to their spouse as a control freak. Regardless of what differences, marriage conflict is inevitable! 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