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
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How to Listen Without Getting Defensive
Here’s the key to listening non-defensively.
Getting to Know You: Questions to Ask Your Dating Partner
Have a conversation that matters
Getting Back to School When School Isn’t the Same: 5 Steps to Navigating Successfully
Here are a few tips to consider as we face a new academic year.
Getting Parents on the Same Page
Dr. Gottman’s research has shown us that there are three steps to reaching a compromise.
Noticing, Understanding, and Getting to the Root of Our Triggers
As we practice noticing and understanding our overreactions, we become more attuned to the triggers that caused these reactions in us.
How to Ask for What You Really Want
Communicating your needs with your partner can clear up misunderstandings and help avoid hurt feelings.
Dating After a Breakup
Certified Gottman Therapist and Master Trainer Stacy Hubbard offers tips for “getting back out there.”
Homework Assignment: Repair Attempts
As Zach Brittle explained in his “R is for Repair” column, in relational terms, repair is less about fixing what … Continued
Build Love Maps
Dr. Gottman’s term for getting to know your partner’s world is called Build Love Maps.
The Digital Age: 10 Tips for Avoiding Conflict in Cyberspace
Getting into warfare over text or social media is a losing fight.
Timing Is Everything When It Comes To Marriage Counseling
According to relationship and marriage expert Dr. John Gottman, couples wait an average of six years of being unhappy before getting help.