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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Love Quiz: Are You Experiencing Negative Sentiment Override?
Take this quiz to see if your relationship is suffering from a negative perspective.
Blame, Resentment, and Negative Sentiment Override
“Why does my partner hate me?”
4 Negative Behaviors That May Be Making You Sick
Research finds that being in an unhappy marriage can increase your chances of getting sick.
The Magic Relationship Ratio, According to Science
That “magic ratio” is 5 to 1. This means that for every negative interaction during conflict, a stable and happy marriage has five (or more) positive interactions.
Why Turning Against Your Partner’s Bids Is So Harmful
When two people have been in a committed relationship for a long time, a certain sense of familiarity develops. If … Continued
The Research: Linkages Between Parent-Child Interaction and Conversations of Friends
Children whose parents were disengaged and used derisive humor were more likely to have negative peer play with their friends.
What Causes Contempt in Relationships
How to spot contempt and what to do when it shows up
The #1 Thing Couples Fight About
According to the Einstein of Love, Dr. John Gottman, the #1 thing couples fight about is nothing.
The Magic Ratio: The Key to Relationship Satisfaction
Learn about the 5:1 ratio that will change the way you look at conflict and have you accentuating the positive over the negative.
The Research: Linkages Between Parent-Child Interaction and Conversations of Friends Part II
Children who were more negative with a peer had fathers who were more intrusive and less engaged, and mothers who used derisive humor more.
Put Feelings Into Words and Ask Open-Ended Questions
Enjoy more intimate conversations by learning to label your emotions and asking questions that beg for a detailed response.