Small Things Often
Welcome to Small Things Often, a podcast from The Gottman Institute Successful long-term relationships are created through small words, small … Continued
Welcome to Small Things Often, a podcast from The Gottman Institute Successful long-term relationships are created through small words, small … Continued
You’ve decided to spend forever together. Congratulations! Making a commitment to one another is a time to celebrate and prepare for the new adventure ahead of you. This new journey is one of Trust and Commitment as you forge a path towards lasting love. You’ll have shared goals and new dreams to hope for, and plenty of fun and play. Don’t forget to soak in all the intimacy and romance along the way! So, take each other’s hands and get ready. Whether you’re committing to each other after a long time of casual dating or you’ve just swept each other off your feet, committing to each other is a big step, but don’t worry. With more than 40 years of research into how relationships work, the Gottmans are here to give you the tools you need for happily ever after.
This new program will help you learn:
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Learn the inner world of your partner by building love maps.
Connect with the young person in your life by being their safe space
I’m really excited to shine a light on the early stages of a relationship with a new series we’re calling “New Construction.” Over the next few months, I’ll use this space to speak to how the Gottman body of research informs new relationships, specifically pre-marrieds and newlyweds.
Small things often go a long way for validating your partner.
Here are examples that will help you build a love map to your partner’s heart.
Putting these into practice will put you in touch with your body, feelings, and mind.
If partners build habits of turning towards each other in simple everyday moments, they build bridges of affection, fondness, and admiration.
Make storytelling a part of your holiday family tradition.
Be close even when you’re far away.
Dr. John Gottman’s research shows that a major indicator of a couple’s overall happiness is their Emotional Bank Account.